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timeistight
1216 posts
May 14, 2013
4:20 PM
The recent discussion of Robert Johnson touched on the song "Dust My Broom," which Wikipedia says owes a debt to "traditional religious songs about The Prodigal Son."

Searching for more on this, I found this riveting performance:

Last Edited by timeistight on May 14, 2013 4:20 PM
rbeetsme
1228 posts
May 14, 2013
7:27 PM
Great stuff, I'm a big fan of roots gospel music.
BronzeWailer
993 posts
May 15, 2013
3:00 AM
Excellent!


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nacoran
6802 posts
May 16, 2013
9:18 AM
I listened to that about a dozen times. Probably listen about a dozen more (and put it in my playlist).

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BronzeWailer
994 posts
May 16, 2013
2:33 PM
I'm with you Nate! It gets under your skin!


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timeistight
1219 posts
May 16, 2013
2:44 PM
There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of different blues and gospel songs that feature some kind of "I believe" refrain:
"I believe I'll make a change"
"I believe I'll go back home"
"I believe I'll dust my broom" (which means leave here)
"I believe my time ain't long"
BronzeWailer
1076 posts
Jul 18, 2013
11:27 PM
I got quite intrigued by this song, a little bit obsessed.

Here's my take.




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Rgsccr
184 posts
Jul 19, 2013
12:21 AM
Very well done BW - both the singing and harp. I really liked your take on it.
BronzeWailer
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Jul 19, 2013
2:15 AM
Thanks Rgsccr! I posted with some trepidation.

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Rubes
729 posts
Jul 19, 2013
4:11 AM
I believe Eric!
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BronzeWailer
1078 posts
Jul 19, 2013
6:39 AM
Thanks Paul!

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rogonzab
347 posts
Jul 19, 2013
7:11 AM
BronzeWailer, your video is awesome!
SteamrollinStan
19 posts
Jul 19, 2013
7:25 AM
Whoo Hoo, Eric, shit hot thru out.
BronzeWailer
1080 posts
Jul 19, 2013
3:03 PM
Thanks rogonzab, cheers Bruce!
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