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Fell down on my knees
Down to the crossroads
Fell down on my knees
Asked the Lord above for mercy
"Take me, if you please"
I went down to the crossroads
Tried to flag a ride
Down to the crossroads
Tried to flag a ride
Nobody seemed to know me
Everybody passed me by
Well, I'm going down to Rosedale
Take my rider by my side
Going down to Rosedale
Take my rider by my side
You can still barrelhouse, baby
On the riverside
Going down to Rosedale
Take my rider by my side
Going down to Rosedale
Take my rider by my side
You can still barrelhouse, baby
On the riverside
You can run, you can run
Tell my friend boy Willie Brown
Run, you can run
Tell my friend boy Willie Brown
And I'm standing at the crossroads
Believe I'm sinking down
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How lucky were we to grow up with Cream et al ? LUCKY !!!
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Bass of The Gods! The break takes my breath away after all the years. Bruce is absolutely ON FIRE; he's all over the neck of that Thumb— totally in control, playing the lead, holding the bassline and perfectly on time with Baker, all at the same time. Amazing.
Not terriby knowledgeable about bass playing, but Clapton truly is God here, esp. on the second solo.
Notice that when the song is finished Jack bruce announces over the applause, "Eric Clapton on vocals." Vocals? Well, yeah, but wasn't a little incidental compared to the guitar lead.? One of his best ever, IMHO.
Possibly because there isn't really anything you can say about the guitar.
This is one of the few tracks that never ceases to amaze me. Off the charts hot. A finely calibrated jewel of a watch that is best appreciated at deafening volume.
I AGREE! TOTALLY!!!
Do we have any foreigners in the audience tonight? If so, please put up your hands… So where are you? Well wherever you all are, I think you should all just leave. Not just leave the hall, leave our country … I don’t want you here, in the room or in my country. Listen to me, man! I think we should send them all back. Stop Britain from becoming a black colony. Get the foreigners out. Get the wogs out. Get the coons out. Keep Britain white … -Eric Clapton, Aug. 5, 1976
To twist Charles Barkley's words a little, just because Clapton can play the guitar doesn't mean he should raise our kids. He is a hell of a guitar player. The problem is not so much that he's willing to. talk about things he knows nothing about. We all do that to some extent (except me and my monkey). The problem is that people are willing to listen. Not you or me, but some people.
October 6, 2019
Ginger Baker, Drummer for Cream, Dies at 80
He just passed the Crossroads. Goodbye, Ginger. Yes, you might well have been the cream of the crop. Totally, instantly identifiable, even after Cream. Crazy man, absolutely superb talent. Truly RIP.
Continued RIP for Ginger...and Kudos to BillG for allowing us HUGE fans (of this tune in particular) to hear this one on the RP Rock Mix. Nice! Long Live RP and songs that should rate a 10^10!!
October 6, 2019
Ginger Baker, Drummer for Cream, Dies at 80
He just passed the Crossroads. Goodbye, Ginger. Yes, you might well have been the cream of the crop. Totally, instantly identifiable, even after Cream. Crazy man, absolutely superb talent. Truly RIP.
Bass of The Gods! The break takes my breath away after all the years. Bruce is absolutely ON FIRE; he's all over the neck of that Thumb— totally in control, playing the lead, holding the bassline and perfectly on time with Baker, all at the same time. Amazing.
Bass of The Gods! The break takes my breath away after all the years. Bruce is absolutely ON FIRE; he's all over the neck of that Thumb— totally in control, playing the lead, holding the bassline and perfectly on time with Baker, all at the same time. Amazing.
Maybe you should move out of her basement.
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RAWK
And I'll Raise you one!
Oh Yeah!!!!
RAWK
1999, live at Madison Square Garden, NewYork City
Yeah, you're stuck in the 60s.
Good music is good music, no matter when it was made or how long its been.
You don't throw out a Rembrandt because you don't want to be "stuck in the 1600's".
As many times as I've heard this, I will STILL turn it up when I hear that opening lick.
In its day, this must have sounded incredible, cuz it still amazes me when I hear it.
Yeah, you're stuck in the 60s.
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GODLIKE PERFECT 10!
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As many times as I've heard this, I will STILL turn it up when I hear that opening lick.
With all the different versions of this song around, with or without Clapton, none sounds better than when these 3 guys do it. Clapton solo is just a tease and a cover version.
I went to the crossroads, stomach growling without cease
I went to the crossroads, stomach growling without cease
Asked the Lord above, have mercy now,
Save poor Bob if you please
Standin' at the crossroads, saw some hotcakes lying there
Standin' at the crossroads, saw some hotcakes lying there
Nobody seem to see me, so I scarfed 'em down without a care
Standin' at the crossroads, syrup drippin' from my chin
Standin' at the crossroads baby, syrup drippin' from my chin
I believe in the Good Lord now, tho' I be a man of sin
You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown
You can run, you can run, tell my friend Willie Brown
That I'm feeling kind of overstuffed
Lord, baby I'm sinkin' down.
I believe it was recorded at the Albert hall ? anyone!
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Original was 14.35; recorded on an 12-track Ampex .. to hear the original "ur-tape" is to become one with the gods.
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Man, there is a great interview with Ginger in the latest Rolling Stone. What an incredibly complex personality!
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Did they also play the "Last Supper?"
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Notice that when the song is finished Jack bruce announces over the applause, "Eric Clapton on vocals." Vocals? Well, yeah, but wasn't a little incidental compared to the guitar lead.? One of his best ever, IMHO.
Dang! and all of these years I though he was saying "Eric Clapton - the Bobo!"
OK, Mondegreens forever, I know.
IMHO, well OK, not so H .. this is the Quintessential Crossroads other than the Canon by Robert Johnson, of course.
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Dunno, I think this sort of music might be a bit over-the-top for a supper club.
rock'in out!
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Robert Johnson's 29 known recordings are available on several compilations available at amazon.com. Take your pick.
the only one "who" has heard enough blues tonight.
people are "who." things are "that."
and yeah, you probably are.
Thanks for straightening out the bend in the road this AM ... Now I think I be-
Goin' down to Rosedale . .. . . . .. .
Bill, if you're lurking....
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Recordings-Robert-Johnson/dp/B000002757
I'll buy it for ya if you'll play it....
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Notice that when the song is finished Jack bruce announces over the applause, "Eric Clapton on vocals." Vocals? Well, yeah, but wasn't a little incidental compared to the guitar lead.? One of his best ever, IMHO.
Play the man's music done by him on RP!
as of today still no Robert Johnson on RP. yet we hear this again. it would be nice to hear the man that influenced these great bands on this radio station, like Led Zep, Cream, and of course Eric Clapton.
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