I can't just listen to Aberdeen Blues once. I can't just listen to it twice. If I play that song,, I have to repeat it so many times, it becomes a problem. It almost derailed this whole project, because I only want to listen to Bukka White. The fierce driving of his voice, his guitar, it is encapsulating. The spirit is so tangible, I think that's what compels me the most.
Aberdeen Blues lyrics follow some of the classic blues motif's - small town, on your way to somewhere else. ("I was over in Aberdeen on my way to New Orleans") And of course, women. Pretty women. ("Well, I believe them Aberdeen women gonna make me lose my mind."
According to Wikipedia, Mr. White met Lomax while serving time for assault.
BORN: Aberdeen, Mississippi
Overview
- Born: November 12, 1909, Aberdeen, MS
Died: February 26, 1977, Memphis, TN - Known as: National (steel bodied) guitar player, playing delta & country blues.
- Covered by:
Bob Dylan, "Fixin' to Die Blues" (Original | Cover ).
Led Zeppelin, "Shake 'Em on Down" (Original | Cover)
And more! - Of note: Bukka White Music Festival!
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