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Son House- John the Revelator
son house isn’t accompanied by his guitar this time. it’s just him and the occasional hand-clap to keep time. i wish he could have been joined by the woman who sang this song with blind willie johnson. i liked her simple earnestness. i liked her so much that i almost posted that version. unfortunately, blind willie’s voice sounded to me like someone trying to force a cheese grater through a pencil sharpener. you can click here to judge for yourself. for me, there’s no topping son house when he sings this song. and there’s something about straightforward, hand-clappin’, foot-stompin’ gospel music. it’s right up my alley. enjoy.
-the skinny miracle
