The Fingerpicking Blues of Mississippi John Hurt

Overview

This lesson is filled with the songs, licks, sounds and techniques that make Mississippi John Hurt’s music so popular. John Sebastian and Happy Traum, whose friendship goes back to the sixties, had the privilege of knowing John Hurt and hearing him play first hand. With their enthusiasm and love of his music, they take apart eleven of his classic songs, bringing fresh insights into the picking styles of this treasured artist. Songs: "Spike Driver’s Blues," "Got The Blues (Can"t Be Satisfied)," "Coffee Blues," "Richland Woman Blues," "My Creole Belle," "Monday Morning Blues," "I’m Satisfied," "Stack O"Lee," "Candy Man," "Avalon Blues" and "Make Me A Pallet on Your Floor."

Cast

John Sebastian

Host