One of bob dylan s absolute masterpieces, blind willie mctell is the jewel of the bootleg series and arguably one of the finest songs ever written. Where his older songs often begged for absolutes and resolutions, blind willie mctell is content that some things are what they are and do not change. Seen the arrow on the doorpost saying, this land is condemned all the way from new orleans to jerusalem. Watch the video for blind willie mctell from bob dylan s the bootleg series volumes rare and unreleased 19611991 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Blind willie mctell radio edit engineer edit vic anesini producer bob dylan, mark knopfler writtenby bob dylan. Bob dylan blind willie mctell sheet music piano solo in. Mctell was also an adept slide guitarist, unusual among ragtime bluesmen. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment blind willie mctell studio outtake 1983 bob dylan the bootleg series volumes rare and unreleased 19611991. Bob dylans song, named for blues singer blind willie mctell, was recorded in 1983 for the infidels album but was not released until 1991s the bootleg series volumes. Download and print blind willie mctell sheet music for guitar chords by bob dylan. Blind willie mctell by bob dylan on amazon music amazon. Mctell s influence extended over a wide variety of artists, including the allman brothers band, who famously covered mctell s statesboro blues, and bob dylan, who paid tribute to mctell in his 1983 song blind willie mctell. Transpose, print or convert, download folk pdf and learn to play piano score in minutes. Seen the arrow on the doorpost, saying this land is condemned all the way from new orleans to jerusalem. Words and music bob dylan the melody loosely based on st james infirmary blues recorded during the infidels sessions 1991, but not released until the bootleg series 1. See them big plantations burning hear the cracking of the whips smell that sweet magnolia blooming and see the ghosts of slavery ships i can.
It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry producer tom wilson 2 writtenby bob. Words and music bob dylan the melody loosely based on st james infirmary blues recorded during the infidels sessions 1991, but not released until the bootleg series 1991 tabbed by eyolf ostrem. And what a great performance it was continue reading jan 12. Guitar chords only, lyrics and melody may be included.
Ironically for a man who performed under so many names, his gravestone is engraved eddie mctier, as the mason mistook the name of willies cousin, who ordered the stone, for the man who would lie under it. Provided to youtube by ingrooves blind willie mctell remastered the band the best of, vol. While his work has been valued all along by blues collectors, he became known to a broader public as a result of bob dylans late and laudatory ballad. Bob dylan blind willie mctell sheet music piano solo. Well, i heard the hoot owl singing as they were taking down the tents the stars above the barren trees were his only audience them charcoal gypsy maidens can strut their feathers well but nobody can sing the blues like blind willie mctell verse. Like blind willie mctell theres a woman by the river with some fine young handsome man hes dressed up like a squire bootlegged whiskey in his hand some of them died in the battle some of them survived as well and i can tell you one thing nobody can sing the blues like blind willie mctell well, god is in his heaven and we all want whats his. We are left with dylan in this fallen world, listening hopefully to hear blind willie s guitar. All albums by blind willie mctell available to download and stream in high quality. Searching the desert for the blues blind willie mctell. Hillbilly willie s blues c9959ade 7117 kate mctell sings on 9934, 9936, 9937, 9944, 9945 and 9954. I traveled through east texas where many martyrs fell and i know no one can sing the blues like blind.
Bob dylan blind willie mctell lyrics genius lyrics. Dylan blind willie mctell sheet music for guitar chords. If you dont feel like tuning your guitar a half step down, there is another version below in which you can put a capo on the 1st fret and play it in dm. Bob dylan and mark knopfler blind willie mctell youtube. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. Blind willie mctell lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Check out blind willie mctell by bob dylan on amazon music. The songs of bob dylan album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Feb 25, 2017 a7 dm am dm i traveled through east texas a7 dm am dm where many martyrs fell a7 c g and i know no one can sing the blues bb c dm am dm like blind willie mctell verse dm a7 dm am dm well, i heard the hoot owl singing a7 dm am dm as they were taking down the tents a7 c g the stars above the barren trees bb c dm am dm were his only audience a7.
Recorded in 1983 for the album infidels, it was deemed superfluous to requirements, and all that remains is one take of the song with a full band yet to be officially released and this haunting. Like blind willie mctell theres a woman by the river with some fine young handsome man hes dressed up like a squire bootlegged whiskey in his hand theres a chain gang on the highway i can hear them, rebels yell and i know no one can sing the blues like blind willie mctell well. Print and download blind willie mctell sheet music by bob dylan arranged for piano. Mctell was a twelvestring finger picking guitarist and singer who recorded from 1927 to 1955. James infirmary blues, although the track went unreleased until 1991. Bob dylan blind willie mctell sheet music notes, chords. Blind willie mctell album version producer bob dylan, mark knopfler writtenby bob dylan. Blind willie mctell s rich legacy is the catalogue of superb songs which have enhanced the careers of bob dylan, the allman brothers, canned heat and many more. Seen the arrow on the doorpost saying, this land is condemned all the way from new orleans. Bob plays piano and dire straits front man mark knopfler, twelvestring guitar. Blind willie mctell by bob dylan with mick taylor slide version 1983. Atlanta twelve string vinyl blind willie mctell statesboro blues. Lyrics to blind willie mctell by tom morello from the chimes of freedom. Blind willie mctell biography, albums, streaming links.
In 1983, bob dylan recorded a tribute song for mctell, using the folk melody of st. About blind willie mctell william samuel mctier 18981959 was a pioneering blues guitarist, best known for writing enduring standards like statesboro blues and southern can is mine. May 5, 1898 august 19, 1959 was a piedmont blues and ragtime singer and guitarist. Mctell s influence extended over a wide variety of artists, including the allman brothers band, who covered his statesboro blues, and bob dylan, who paid tribute to him in his 1983 song blind willie mctell, the refrain of which is and i know no one can sing the blues like blind willie mctell. Blind willie mctell by bob dylan bob dylan digital sheet. We are left with dylan in this fallen world, listening hopefully to hear blind willies guitar. Willies rich legacy is the catalogue of superb songs he left to us, which have enhanced the careers of bob dylan, the allman brothers, canned heat, ry cooder and many, many more. One of bob dylans absolute masterpieces, blind willie mctell is the jewel of the bootleg series and arguably one of the finest songs ever written. This is bob dylan blind willie mctell by subhrajyoti mondal on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Watch the video for blind willie mctell from bob dylans the bootleg series volumes. As to the state of blind willies soul, we are offered not a clue. Mctells influence extended over a wide variety of artists, including the allman brothers band, who famously covered mctells statesboro blues, and bob dylan, who paid tribute to mctell in his 1983 song blind willie mctell. He played with a fluid, syncopated fingerstyle guitar technique, common among many exponents of piedmont blues. Bob dylan blind willie mctell high quality sheet music available for download.
May 01, 2015 bob dylans song, named for blues singer blind willie mctell, was recorded in 1983 for the infidels album but was not released until 1991s the bootleg series volumes. As to the state of blind willie s soul, we are offered not a clue. Lomax located mctell working as a street performer in his homebase of atlanta, georgia, and. Dylan blind willie mctell sheet music for guitar chords pdf. While his work has been valued all along by blues collectors, he became known to a broader public as a result of bob dylan s late and laudatory ballad.
Like blind willie mctell theres a woman by the river with some fine young handsome man hes dressed up like a squire bootlegged whiskey in his hand theres a chain gang on the highway i can hear them rebels yell and i know no one can sing the blues like blind willie mctell well. Unlike his contemporaries, he came to use twelvestring guitars exclusively. Get bob dylan blind willie mctell sheet music notes, chords. Print and download blind willie mctell sheet music. I traveled through east texas a7 dm am dm where many martyrs fell a7 c g and i know no one can sing the. Blind willie mctell telecharger et ecouter les albums. Hillbilly willies blues c9959ade 7117 kate mctell sings on 9934, 9936, 9937, 9944, 9945 and 9954. Blind willie mctell by bob dylan by tyrella published on 20180531t14. Transpose, print or convert, download film and tv pdf and learn to play guitar tab score in minutes. Music notes for sheet music by bob dylan bob dylan. Mctell was a prolific 12string blues guitarist and vocalist who recorded a great deal of 78s for the victor, columbia, arc, okeh, and decca labels during the 1920s and 30s, often performing under pseudonyms. Blind willie mctell bob dylans americana in that howling. Blind willie mctell is a song written and performed by bob dylan, titled after the blues singer blind willie mctell.