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The 1960s folk and blues revival unearthed numerous major artists during the decade, none more so than Mississippi John Hurt. Active at the turn of the 20th century, Hurt had begun his career playing at parties and entertaining the farmhands at the numerous farms he worked on. He saw music as little more than something to be performed at social occasions, although he did record a number of tracks for Okeh in 1928. More than thirty years later, copies of these recordings found their way to blues fan Tom Hoskins who, using the recordings as something of a map, tracked Hurt down to a farm in Mississippi. Persuaded to make a number of concert appearances, most notably the Newport Folk Festival in 1963, Hurt also agreed to the recording of a number of new tracks. Sadly, the renaissance of Mississippi John Hurt was to be brief, for he died from a heart attack in 1966, but this live album provides ample proof that his emergence, however brief, was justified.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard of Mississippi John Hurt on a compilation album and decided to hear some more. I didn't want to spend too much so opted for this low priced CD. I thought it was brilliant. I have since bought more of his stuff and have not been disappointed. I do however prefer this live CD to the one titled "Live". not only did the latter cost me a lot more, it also feels a bit sterile as if the artist and the audience aren't jelling. In short if you are looking at getting a Live Mississippi John Hurt CD I would go for this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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If you are new to blues music this is a good album to start with. I bought it for my son to let him hear the music of a past generation and he loves it, no ten minute guitar solos etc. A good buy.
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