Elmore James - Picking the Blues download song

George Thorogood does a version of this called Manhattan Slide. Its excellent too

this is what I'm talking about!

Being a 13 year old myself, I've tried so hard to get people to actually listen to this sort of music, as I also believe that if people actually listened, they would find something there. People like Justin Bieber will never leave behind a legacy like James'. In 30 years time, people will have forgotten all these pop stars but Elmore James will always remain a hero of the blues. R.I.P. Elmore.

still awesome after all these years :)

Class act . The REAL deal !

Drinkin' beers, noddin' my head, listenin' to the blues.  This is what it's aaaaaaaaalll about.

one amazing sound he got out of a old Kay acoustic and a rythym chief pickup

A.k.A Bobby's Rock. I can play this note for note just like Elmore - and i sound just like him ! No fancy vintage guitar or pick up, no vintage amp. Its all about getting the tone and technique right. I'v studded and played his style ever since i hears Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac back in the 60's.

Oh, yeah. He sounds so good on many of his tracks. I can't believe it was that long ago...and he had to figure out how to make the guitar, amps, use electricity...all from scratch. Thanks for commenting. I do appreciate it so, Moppet

Whoever disliked this clearly goes and listens to pop ballads whichall sound the same in his spare time. I'm glad that some people still appreciate music with soul and swing. Thanks for uploading this.

Sittin on the front porch or in the backyard, barbecue grill goin, sippin on some good whiskey and tappin your feet to the Elmore James beat

This is the very tune and exact version of "pickin the blues" that got me interested in the blues many years ago.

I think Joey has the right idea. This stuff still sounds fresh...and he invented it! Hope you enjoy. Thanks for commenting! My best to you, Moppet

This was always my favorite. I go to a good place every time

Thank You for your wonderful comment. So insightful AND true. I wish the younger people could listen. I think they'd enjoy. Had a 'disagreement' with a 61 year old. He said he enjoyed the videos of Robert Johnson w/Eric Clapton et al. I explained there were only 2 known photos of him (3.I was wrong) & didn't think they had electricity then.He was acknowledged as father of electric blues. I said Elmore James got that honor. It's not just kids. It's ppl!!! This guy is a 'blues' musician, Moppet

Elmore was a great player and had a super voice. Barb send me stuff anytime. Ed