Deep blues 24 indian mounds, the only high ground around but peabodys sites had remained untouched, and he suspected that once penetrated down to the earliest strata in the mounds, he. He travelled the length of the united states, visiting the farms and plantations where the blues was born, interviewing those who were there or their immediate successors, travelled the migration routes on which african americans fled northwards, and. This 1983 book by robert palmer is one of the best books i have read so far on the history and development of the the delta blues, the places it started and the leading figures involved. Just begun to read the blues book deep blues by robert palmer it came out in 1981 so its been a while but it is still interesting. Robert palmers deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. In his liner notes, palmer cites as inspirations an invitation to participate in a. June 19, 1945 november 20, 1997 was an american writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. Robert palmer deep blues ebook torrents artofinter. Robert palmer s deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. Robert palmer palmer, robert used books, rare books and new books. It came out in 1981 so its been a while but it is still interesting.
Renowned director robert mugge and music scholar robert palmer went deep in the mississippi delta to seek out the best blues acts in the country. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music. A resident of new orleans for the last few years of his life, he was a close neighbor and friend of john sinclair, poet, d. Robert palmer weaves not only the raw history of the delta blues the who, what, when, where and why of the blues but more importantly, the human story behind the music.
Throughout his career as a critic and journalist for the new york times, rolling stone and other publications as well as books like deep blues, palmer 19451997 strove for a unifying. He began writing for rolling stone in the early 70s and continued to do so as a. Book deep blues a musical and cultural history of the. In what amounts to a stateoftheart field recording, robert palmer author of deep blues, one of the finest books ever written on the subject took a 24 track mobile unit into the delta and came back with ample recorded proof that the lowdown, jukejoint brand of mississippi blues is still alive, well, and flourishing. Most of the book is the result of interviews with blues. First anthology for deep blues author robert palmer. Palmer is less interested in those influences, however, than in the development and survival of the blues themselves as a distinct, refined. When palmer arrived, lennon was adding background vocals. You can talk about me performed by jessie mae hemphill. It was originally published in two separate volumes, the. The blues makers is samuel charterss monumental study of the blues, its makers, and the environment from which they merged. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
In our section about blues history youll find a quote from the prologue of the book talking about why its so hard to play delta blues in the right way. He began writing for rolling stone in the early 70s and continued to do so as a contributing editor throughout his life. Robert palmers book deep blues is nothing short of an anthropological journey to find the genesis of the blues. Robert palmer has 14 books on goodreads with 4742 ratings. Robert johnson, who sang of being pursued by the hounds of hell. Robert palmer, a preeminent rock critic and musician who was the chief. Some of the songs are in the strict blues form, and the approach to the arrangements tends toward spare, acoustic elements. L burnside, dave stewart and robert palmer youtube.
With delta blues great muddy waters as his protagonist, palmer breathes new life to the delta blues story. In deep blues, robert palmer traces the musical and cultural history of the blues from the mississippi delta to its influence around the world. A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film, released in 1991, and made by music critic and author robert palmer and documentary film maker robert mugge, in. Deep blues a musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta robert palmer deep blues a musical and getting the books deep blues a musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta robert palmer now is not type of inspiring means. Dec 17, 2007 renowned director robert mugge and music scholar robert palmer went deep in the mississippi delta to seek out the best blues acts in the country. Deep blues by palmer, robert, 1982, penguin books edition, in english. Telecharger deep blues torrent dll french vf cpasbien.
From the chief popmusic critic for the new york times. If youre a blues fan, this book is well worth your attention. Robert palmers humid narrative deep blues is a perfect introduction and primer to the blues. In one of the most widely read books on blues ever published, robert palmer delineates the deep blues stream that flowed from the delta up.
The story of the andros project by robert palmer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. American musicologist and social historian robert palmer hit the road during the 1970s to research a book on the music he loved. In one of the most widely read books on blues ever published, robert palmer delineates the deep blues stream that flowed from the delta up through memphis to chicago. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta. Mar 09, 2001 buy deep blues reprint by palmer, robert isbn. Robert palmer was the new york timess first fulltime rock writer and chief pop critic 19761988 and has been a contributing editor at rolling stone since the early seventies. Missing robert palmer a critical tribute photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from complications due to liver disease. The music writing of robert palmer by robert palmer m. Wonderfully entertaining, infused with passion, and deeply inspiring, blues. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer. From the juke joints of northern mississippi, to the blues clubs of greenville and clarksdale, to the porche. Isbn 9780670495115 9780670495115 hardcover, viking adult, 1981.
Robert palmer s humid narrative deep blues is a perfect introduction and primer to the blues. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its. In his liner notes, palmer cites as inspirations an invitation to participate in a robert johnson tribute album and the offer to provide the soundtrack to a film set in the deep south in the 1940s and 50s. From 1981 until 1988, he was the chief pop music critic at the new york times, the first person to hold that title, and he continued to write. Palmer tells the story of the blues through the lives of its greatest practitioners.
Sep 15, 2011 the human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. Most of the book is the result of interviews with blues musicians and others who worked with them. Robert palmer was born in little rock, arkansas in 1945, and graduated from the university of arkansas at little rock in 1964. You could not on your own going once books increase or library or borrowing from your connections to way. Bouncing ball performed by jessie maes fife and drum band. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of chicagos south side, to international popularity, recognition, and imitation. He is best known for his books, including deep blues. Deep blues original motion picture soundtrack 1992, cd. A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film, released in 1991, and made by music critic and author robert palmer and documentary film maker robert mugge, in collaboration with david a. Blues is the cornerstone of american popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll.
Wardlow and paul oliver and i really think deep blues holds up. Missing robert palmer a critical tribute photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from. Deep blues 24 indian mounds, the only high ground around but peabodys sites had remained untouched, and he suspected that once penetrated down to the earliest strata in the mounds, he would find castoff bits of pottery, arrowheads, and other artifacts indicative of how some the earliest mound builders had lived. Palmer spins a tale from the share cropping mississippi delta to the world and its music at large. Palmer spins a tale from the share cropping mississippi. Just begun to read the blues book deep blues by robert palmer.
In what amounts to a stateoftheart field recording, robert palmer author of deep blues, one of the finest books ever written on the subject took a 24 track mobile unit into the delta and came back with. Deep blues download free pdf and ebook by robert palmer. Robert palmer lyrics 162 song lyrics sorted by album, including addicted to love, simply irresistible, bad case of loving you doctor, doctor. Written in an awesomely engaging style, the late mr. Published in 1981, this book put palmer in the esteemed company of g.
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