In every nuance of the word, Elmore James has been an important influence in our Blues heritage. His early work with the great Delta performers, his Robert Johnson-like instrumental style, his ability to rework early material into the contemporary idiom of Negro urban blues of the 50’s in such a penetrating manner that the young […]
Tuesday’s Tune: Dust My Broom
In every nuance of the word, Elmore James has been an important influence in our Blues heritage. His early work with the great Delta performers, his Robert Johnson-like instrumental style, his ability to rework early material into the contemporary idiom of Negro urban blues of the 50’s in such a penetrating manner that the young white blues players of today and tomorrow are still working and re-working his repertoire as well as his bottleneck style, – all these and more reasons make Elmore James a giant bluesman.
Tuesday’s Tune is a deep bluesy one: Dust My Broom, one of Elmore James’ best known compositions. Enjoy!
{excerpt above is by Bob Messinger, printed on the back side of Elmore James’ LP album, Special Blues Series}
