Friday, May 9, 2008

Blues Covers: A Video Illustration

Proof that the cover version by the young rock guy isn't always the heavier version.

The original Aberdeen Mississippi Blues by Bukka White:



Kenny Wayne Sheppard covers Aberdeen:

2 comments:

Ray Ward said...

I see your point. I'd add that Kenny's version isn't bad, and that he'd probably tell people who like his version to listen to Bukka White's.

Jim Bates said...

Ray,

I agree 100%. I like both versions. Bukka's is just so heavy and all it is one voice and one guitar. I think sometimes even blues fans forget how powerful these old country blues guys could be.

Jim