Adam Gussow, "Crossroads Blues" (2010)

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Here's a FREE lesson on how to play the first 12 bars of this song: • how to play "Crossroad...
Here are two beginner's packages that will help you start your journey towards the music I'm making in this video:
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This is the debut music video from Adam Gussow, one-man band from Oxford, Mississippi. Filmed at a crossroads somewhere near Clarksdale, MS.
All instruments played live in real time by Gussow. No overdubs or other musicians.
Purchase this song or iTunes and Amazon as part of an album called KICK AND STOMP, a one-man project.
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Bryan W. Ward of the Tone Room co-produced this song; he also filmed and produced this video. Big thanks to David, Bryan, and The Tone Room!
Note: all necessary licenses have been obtained from rightsholders. No dangerous or illegal acts were engaged in during the production of this video. (The railroad tracks are no longer in use and the public road was closed for the duration of filming.)
Note: Sterling Magee, referenced in this version of the song, is the legendary "Mister Satan" of Harlem, Gussow's longtime musical partner in the duo Satan and Adam.
Please follow me on Twitter (@AdamGussow) and Medium.
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@codybuffoord3172 3 жыл бұрын

This changed every single thing I've ever thought about harmonica, an I been playing the blues over 20 yeara

@Modernbluesharmonica 3 жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued by your comment. How do you mean?

@codybuffoord3172 3 жыл бұрын

@@Modernbluesharmonica for starters, the fact that this song, from the original to hundreds of versions, from dead on note for note copies, to basically just concepts that borrow only the lyrics or the idea of what they are supposed to mean, it has always invoked but one emotion in me, to some extent the same emotion that most blues songs in general do; a sense of being indentured. To the "devil" ( real or metaphorically) to a person, or to a time clock. This version, your version, invokes the opposite, a sense of freedom from being indentured. I've enjoyed harmonica as a stand alone or accompanying instrument plenty but seldom has it moved me quite as much as say, a guitar, yours and Jason Ricci have sure, sonny terry, little Walter etc, but this more than invoke an emotion, this version, stripped down and raw as it is, challenged my concept of an entire genre of music. So that said, it made me view the harmonica as a symbol of freedom, not just a tool of the oppressed, and for whatever it's worth, I thank you.

@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 2 жыл бұрын

@@codybuffoord3172 : That's an exceptionally nice comment. I couldn't have put it better: "a sense of freedom from being indentured." That's absolutely right, and I'm so glad that came through. When I recorded this album, I was one year into my one-man-band odyssey, and I was galvanized by what felt like a creative rebirth, and kind of energetic explosion. My model, of course, was Mr. Satan (Sterling Magee), the musician I'd played with for many years. I'd been right by his side when he added a second hi-hat cymbal in 1987; I watched him transform himself from a brilliant guitarist/singer into somebody who was also a brilliant percussionist. My version of this song was powered by my sense that the "crossroads" I was at was a creative crossroads: it wasn't about selling my soul, but about accessing the explosive energies buried within my soul and letting them transform me. That's the spirit in which I invoke Magee in this song: "I'm standing at the crossroads...I hope he waves to [or stops for] me." I'm basically invoking him as a helper; as my muse. The energy you so aptly named, in other words, is NOT the doom-laden sense of being haunted that many people connect with Johnson's version of the song, but a sense of explosive creative transformation: a hope of being sanctified or annointed in that way. All of this came together in the studio; it's palpable in the recording. You got it exactly right.

@jerrycohencohen8901 2 жыл бұрын

Your the reason I keep trying to play.

@thomasbrown8468 2 жыл бұрын

The only instrument with the full range of human emotions 👁

@1cip255 2 жыл бұрын

if your a blues fan … this is “a thing of beauty” :-)

@bsg75husker Жыл бұрын

i think if you have any feeling for music at all, this has to get ya ;) He's amazing

@marcuscicero9587 Жыл бұрын

oh yeah

@blackhorse11thACR 4 жыл бұрын

Who would put a dislike on this amazing blues harmonica musician. Must be awfully jealous. Adam is a brilliant artist. He also gives much of himself in free lessons for the rest of us. In these times someone like Adam is a blessing and appreciated.

@blackhorse11thACR 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulcook68 again you can't play and are jealous bonzo.

@blackhorse11thACR 4 жыл бұрын

@@paulcook68 sad mentality from a schnook

@michaelschaefer9535 4 жыл бұрын

I miss Adam from NYC. He tried to teach me but I was a terrible student. Kept it up tho and I took what he taught me to heart and eventually...Never be as good as him. But who is?

@markieproductions22 3 жыл бұрын

Blackhorse 11th ACR Indeed!

@brya6894 3 жыл бұрын

I get pumped up in four courners Farmington nm

@geoffreypiltz271 3 жыл бұрын

Blues harmonica doesn't get any better than this.

@BBQDad463 Жыл бұрын

At 70 years of age and having been steeped in the Blues and Dixieland Jazz since birth, I must say that this was truly outstanding. Thank You, Sir!

@user-xh8vv6ko7n 9 ай бұрын

Wow

@sylviogoguen3760 8 ай бұрын

I only have one problem with this video.He has a truck but he's trying to hitch a ride ????

@BBQDad463 8 ай бұрын

@@sylviogoguen3760 You raise a good issue. I guess it is just a video made to entertain. If it had been promoted as a documentary... well,,,

@johnallison9174 10 ай бұрын

This stirs my old soul .... best ever music track I have heard in my 69 years ... I have no musical talent whatsoever, but it gets me stomping and head shaking every time I hear it.

@SandroMassarani 8 жыл бұрын

This man is a virtuoso. Amazing rendition of a timeless classic.

@Modernbluesharmonica 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@johnjacobs3300 7 жыл бұрын

&hmm

@captyoss 7 жыл бұрын

d'accordissimo

@flamethrowingnun6007 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool...Woulda like to see you wearing a mississipi string tie!

@paolospade8063 7 жыл бұрын

Sandro Massarani

@yannickramouillet3742 5 жыл бұрын

I have just an horrible gastroenteritis and boom that fucking Adam gussow's song appears from nowhere . The blues healed me

@curryblackwell1769 6 ай бұрын

Still one of the best harmonica….& pure music scores I’ve ever heard…genius

@LuckLampLicker 10 жыл бұрын

After nearly 90 years, this tune still sounds freakin amazing

@matthewpagan4644 5 жыл бұрын

LuckLampLicker what r u talking about

@lecturedelabible7217 5 жыл бұрын

He's talking about something like that, I bet : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8pmY9F6mdnFaXU.html

@rickymcguire6993 4 жыл бұрын

Cross roads legend or is it ? So so many well known artist sing the song and so many of them say it's true legba

@mns8732 4 жыл бұрын

That's not the song; cream said they took words of crossroads and the time of another song and combined them. Nowhere ninety years but who cares, R Johnson might be proud.

@mns8732 4 жыл бұрын

We can only imagine the pain and try to enter the realm. Almost impossible. Only play with head bowed hat in hand.

@petergardner3963 10 жыл бұрын

I never stop watching this video - I keep coming back for ages now … it is perfect !

@johnfreitas3019 4 жыл бұрын

Me too man, you said it all.

@sdxn8117 3 жыл бұрын

Best harp I've ever heard, including my heros Paul Butterfield and Charlie Musselwhite. I'm 69 how come I've never heard of you...just wrong. Great job!!

@zebedeezimminy Жыл бұрын

Adam I have listened to you for fifteen years and never knew you could sing like this! Wow!! This is really the whole deal. Beautifully done and a masterclass in blues.

@chrisezelle Жыл бұрын

👍🏼❤️

@leckertiabell7408 3 жыл бұрын

Whew Robert Johnson, the father of Rock and roll and blues. A beautiful tribute

@jquery2774 2 жыл бұрын

Even all these these years later this is still a great song.

@HoofHearted6 11 ай бұрын

Brought a tear to my eye. Beautifully done. Amazing!

@mic115849 2 жыл бұрын

Having blastin harp for 55 years, this guy rocks the house! Keep going, guess I'll steal the show kid!

@carlgrimsley7019 7 жыл бұрын

It is hard to believe that this beautiful music is created on such a small instrument. This guy is truly a genius u

@christopherlackey4953 3 жыл бұрын

Those harps are crazy addictive.

@johnpatterson2061 2 жыл бұрын

for sure

@jpmosnier5937 2 жыл бұрын

Adam's singing is surely part of it too

@jean-noelbailly6557 11 ай бұрын

Une voix éraillée juste ce qu'il faut, un jeu d'harmonica de folie, un rythme qui pousse terriblement l'auditeur à l'accompagner des pieds ou des mains, les battements du cœur qui grimpent, les presque 6mn de ce morceau passent à toute allure, on en redemande. Merci pour ce partage ... Yep !!!

@sveca9950 5 жыл бұрын

The sound of a harp is amazing.

@BoutTime73 4 ай бұрын

All I can say is “played the shit out of this!!”

@nerenahd 7 жыл бұрын

I can watch Adam playing all day long and forget about everything😆

@tomatoes3 2 жыл бұрын

Don't know how many times I've heard this now, but it's always fresh . Probably the best version there has been .

@eddyengland5398 4 жыл бұрын

10 years on, and he is still going strong. Great stuff

@hoshi7942 5 жыл бұрын

Everything in this video is so cool. I love his whole vibe from the retro truck to the raw skill on the harp!

@mic115849 2 жыл бұрын

The retro truck is probably all he could afford. And anyone critiquing this man is a idiot! Keep your mouth shut!

@stevensandness6555 2 жыл бұрын

I also love the background. It's not my home state, but it really brings a feeling of home to a person.

@patrickkoh1056 8 жыл бұрын

this is a man who lives for and by music, he rocks!

@MrWomax 6 жыл бұрын

patrick Koh he mostly bluses muaha... ok I'm outta here.

@jasondavis3824 5 жыл бұрын

I would to drive to Mississippi to meet and play a little

@jasondavis3824 5 жыл бұрын

Adam your my favorite harp player

@Penandroll 7 жыл бұрын

sir..that was a kick ass performance!.

@MARKIEBANUNCE 5 жыл бұрын

FUCKING A!!!!!

@TheKhaine101 Жыл бұрын

I really love this version of this song and loved the harmonica playing. Give a whole new style and feel.

@yodawok 5 жыл бұрын

Just watched "Satan and Adam" on Netflix (must watch for blues lovers)... Wow... blown away... Thank you for getting it done!!

@ralphturnbull916 4 жыл бұрын

Man i is totaly blown tankflyralph @outlook.com. watford england

@ralphturnbull916 4 жыл бұрын

Great sound

@michaelschaefer9535 4 жыл бұрын

Met them in NYC back in the late 80s early 90s. Best street buskers I ever saw.

@gasjebasje99 6 жыл бұрын

I've listened to 3 versions of this song, and this one personally is my favorite. The original version has a classic charm to it that you can only hear in songs of that era, and the version by Clapton is very well performed and easy to get into, but I like how this version does a great job at being a modern tune and still have that 'rocking chair on porch' kind of sound to it.

@moogybannahilstopaflingon6803 7 жыл бұрын

Really, really wicked! Just blown away!It's so amazing to see someone who is so good at doing something!Thank you for sharing and please continue!

@deltabluez3830 2 жыл бұрын

Holy F**k, thats is the best blues harp i have ever heard. WOW!

@soufianbrom1049 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing to say......just a pure art ❤⚡⚡🧢🧢💥

@piercedarrow57 6 жыл бұрын

This just Blew Me Away!!!!! BRILLIANT!!!! Damn...you can PLAY that harp!!!! Well done!!!

@tomas11155 10 жыл бұрын

I listen to this almost everyday... amazing skills, beautiful sound and nice feelings... I just love it

@Len_Carson 2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you a very happy birthday Adam.. Thankyou for your tireless energy and keeping the music alive 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

@victorsia1434 3 жыл бұрын

Never much of a harmonica blues fan,but Adam Gussow rocks it!

@chriskurz6982 2 жыл бұрын

Can't keep my feet still!!! Best Jam ever!!! That's a one of a billion!!! Thank you so much!!!!🙏🙏🙏

@charlesklein2228 3 жыл бұрын

This is damned brilliant! Fantastic performance and video. Loved every second of it!

@TrikeRoadPoet 3 жыл бұрын

A run of notes and you take flight across a sea of the blues, the back beat marks time as the music sets your mind to wandering memories and possibilities. Awesome!

@jonathanpalmer3587 Жыл бұрын

Just caught this older number now in August’22. May be my favorite A. Gussow video ever. That was so much fun and you were playing great. Really glad I found this. You have helped my playing tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. You’re the best.

@h.farhad6176 6 жыл бұрын

Simply an awesome track. Thank you kindly for uploading the track. Be Blessed. Amen.

@jackhyde5457 8 жыл бұрын

Man I'm loving it!!!!! Greatest music I heard in a long time. This man is heart and soul!!!

@rickeydenler4272 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best if not the best blues harmonica players on the planet I love it

@ristorajala7756 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for giving us this piece blues art. I felt so good after hearing this. Breath taking skill and talent. I also dig your taeching clips.

@mini-bandbycunningham482 5 жыл бұрын

Nice riffing man! Got my blues fix for the day. Thank you...

@prairiestrong1106 Жыл бұрын

Dec 26. 2022. Can’t get enough of this tune. It’s soooo damn good!!

@HOMERTINKLE 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t just play this kind of music, it must come from deep within your soul, and brother, you’ve got it !!!!! Fantastic music !!!!!!!!!!

@javiersanchez2874 2 ай бұрын

Just this video alone has improved my playing a lot. I share your channel and this video specifically to any one that’s asks about harmonica. You told me to go and find a master in real life and that your not it but you feel like it to me. Thank you Adam I really appreciate it.

@herivas7618 6 жыл бұрын

Simplesmente fantástico. Maravilhoso A tempo não escutava uma harmônica tão vigorosa, pulsante e cheia de personalidade pra dizer pouco, como essa. Parabéns.

@thgorobets 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adam, that's so great and inspiring!

@user-xh8vv6ko7n 9 ай бұрын

Wow what an amazing artist.

@martharousse5707 4 жыл бұрын

It is sooo good to hear this man again can't get enough of him blessings to you

@ShariHaley 10 жыл бұрын

That was Totally AWESOME!! You can Rock that Harp my friend!!

@jaycollins1034 9 жыл бұрын

I can relate. I been playing the hell out of a saxophone since I've been 12, but didn't start singing till I turned 30. I'm 46 now and people say I sing pretty well. Anybody who hates on your voice should realize something: Any musician who can learn to play an instrument well, will also eventually be able to sing well, it's only a matter of time and work. It's already in your body and your ear. Thanks for the harmonica lesson!

@Modernbluesharmonica 9 жыл бұрын

Jay Collins : Thanks for getting it, and where I'm at.

@alphaO27 8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Gussow I wish I could be in USA to meet you, or come to be in one of your shows, you have a very good technique and I learned a lot from you

@dantebondin4385 5 жыл бұрын

Forever young!

@seejayjames 5 жыл бұрын

@cannab al -- Marine Bands sound good but IMO are uncomfortable to play, there are metal edges that rub against the lips. Also they still use nails to hold it together......why....... PITA to take apart if you need to adjust the reeds. Special 20s are pretty much all I play now., though I have some Lee Oskar and Seydels that are nice too (they make some lower ones that Hohner doesn't). Got a ton of Special 20s and they have never disappointed. If you're serious, don't get the cheaper ones.

@TWhat-wq7to 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been learning to play from his lessons then I stumble across this. He has great character and seeing him ripping that beautiful truck and I like him even more!

@toddboswell9397 2 жыл бұрын

Tonight was 400th time watching from the woodshed . Thanks Adam and Mr. Satan.

@davefajer2127 5 жыл бұрын

True Down-home Americana right here! The sound of the “Soul of America”

@jasonvarn368 7 жыл бұрын

THIS IS TALENT at it's EPIC EXTREME AMAZING BEST DISPLAY I HAVE SEEN YET TO DATE!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH ADAM GUSSOW LOVE YOU BRO and EVERYTHING YOUR DOING ON THIS PLANET IT'S INCREDIBLE AND YOUR AWESOME MAN!!!! I APPRECIATE YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU DO!!!!

@Len_Carson 3 жыл бұрын

Love coming back to this rendition. Hats off to you Mr.Gussow..

@Modernbluesharmonica 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@BuckrBill 3 жыл бұрын

Adam thank you very much for the workshop you put on yesterday on the riffs for this song for Tomlin’s students a definite highlight day in my harmonica journey thank you take care stay safe peace

@nerenahd 5 жыл бұрын

I am gonna learn this version of yours on my harp, Adam. Great musicians for me are those who inspire people, and that Sir, you do.

@RussEastburn 4 жыл бұрын

Harpist for 52 years myself Adam you are inspiring. And a nice guy--- thanks for this and all you do for this magnificent instrument. Would love a jam sometime

@markwakephord3049 Жыл бұрын

Adam oozes blues rhythm from every pore. Brilliant 👏

@frankanalla55 Жыл бұрын

This is great piece of blues. I hear you Robert Johnson!!

@spencerkunikiwass4660 8 жыл бұрын

This man has his own sound & style and I'll be diggin' this for more than just awhile. I am a believer...

@JooJooShrimp 4 жыл бұрын

@CosmicStorm Ripping off? Blues is about passing on the tradition and keeping the legacy of those that came before you and inspired you alive.

@neilbillington8684 4 жыл бұрын

@CosmicStorm You're wrong. He is covering what has become a blues standard - and chiefly on guitar - but while he's digging into the blues tradition he is giving it his own flavour, and playing the harp completely in his own style. None of the traditional guys played like that - or could play like that.

@3deltadave 10 жыл бұрын

it's a masterpiece Adam. You totally psyched me to to go jam for a few hrs!!! Love the octaves in there too!

@greggmarkowski5203 4 ай бұрын

Every time I watch this video I'm blown away how in the hands of a master like Adam and his many peers, past and present, they can turn such a silly little instrument into such a powerful voice. It is beyond cool.

@reedbender1179 4 ай бұрын

And you are beyond stupid...it's a Harp...you can't play it, you don't comprehend it ...and you can farkoff,you silly little instrument ! 😱...🥱

@reedbender1179 4 ай бұрын

But yes...beyond cool ! 😎

@chriswirges5202 Жыл бұрын

This is so perfect, so completely awesome. It doesn't get any better than that ❤️

@terrygunderson5681 9 жыл бұрын

hey boss... in 1986 there was a movie called "crossroads"... this here be classified as "Mississippi Delta Blues" and oh you do a mighty fine job of it.

@RomVlad 7 жыл бұрын

I forgot about that movie until you mentioned it. Ralph Machio if I remember right..

@gregdavid853 6 жыл бұрын

Terry Gunderson my favorite movie.

@acrosticox 4 жыл бұрын

The original music of the film is curated by Ry Cooder, who composes the song Feelin 'Bad Blues, arranges and performs Cross roads by Robert Johnson, writes and performs with Joe Seneca the song Willie Brown Blues, and with Steve Vai the songs Butler's Bag and Head Cuttin 'Duel (representing the final challenge in the film).

@llavallscrogg8653 3 жыл бұрын

That movie was Crossroads, the story about Robert Johnson and it's a great movie

@clovis4891 3 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite movies because of the music. love it. that's why I started playing harmonica.

@garywilliamson9130 6 жыл бұрын

Love this version of this song,what talent, I'm trying to learn to play the harmonica but sound like a catfish eating a bowl of porridge, lot more practice before I sound like you Adam! Respect

@falco566 Жыл бұрын

This reminded me of what made me fall in love with blues harp 40 years ago... great beat, the sheer skills, the lyrics and story with it (great vid btw, co-prod had added value here) thanks bro.

@prairiestrong1106 Жыл бұрын

I think I have a tear in my eye, this is outstanding. I’ve got happy feet now.

@erussmit4868 10 ай бұрын

This song took me far from reality , but back now 😂... beautiful. listening for 2nd time now

@richardsherwin3259 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I've always loved your videos on instruction and the time you give with them to us mere mortals. I'm off to iTunes to buy this album! All the best

@thedutchman3929 5 жыл бұрын

I just realised this is been up for a long time. How did I not see this before...new to the planet. No matter..everything I said stands of course...but just wanted to thank you. I've learned alot of technique from you. Thank you brother. DK

@charleslucianomorgan1385 5 жыл бұрын

Adam..I listen almost daily to your cross road...gets me off my feet.

@ArtofDreaming1 4 жыл бұрын

I know this the era of customized harps but I have gotten some of the most beautiful ,perfect notes out of my marine band, Couldn't have sounded better. I really wish this video gets the attention it deserves. Clearly you do a superlative job one of my favorites. And that is a rare place sublime achievement. just great!

@americanbulldog2015 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! And that Chevy is pretty wicked too!!! Nice jam.....just listened for the third time...this guy is damn good.

@ronmcgovern6581 5 жыл бұрын

Good God Almighty!! The best harmonica I have ever heard. This man absolutely rocks!

@laskartrece Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! Well done master!

@thatphotodude 2 жыл бұрын

Adam, thank you, just flipping thank you. I am stuck in a rut on my harp and this just makes me get off my ass and keep learning!

@johnemerson5428 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazing rendition of Crossroads Blues.

@leahanderson8179 Жыл бұрын

This is my Adam Gussow....hes got great 👍 songs.iv been to new Orleans Louisiana and id loveto see him play 🎉🎉❤❤

@douglascarrier2938 4 жыл бұрын

Love this cut of crossroads man..... just too cool !!!!

@contrafax 7 жыл бұрын

LOVELY, I really enjoyed this version.

@juliehovar5488 3 жыл бұрын

What a great way to start my day. So glad to find you!!!

@terrylusk9879 5 жыл бұрын

That was one of the best harmonica players I've heard in a long long time good job

@moogybannahilstopaflingon6803 7 жыл бұрын

Something in your tone and the beautiful and subtlety brutal way you bend those notes is GENIUS MAN!Definitely some of the best harp I've ever had the pleasure to hear.Man, those runs are from heaven (maybe Hell) and they sound absolutely fantastic.A true master!

@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 7 жыл бұрын

thanks! That's a great handle, BTW.

@bernardtroude9320 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo, c'est une personne comme vous qui encourage les débutants comme moi à continuer!

@halcyon1030 9 жыл бұрын

You stir my blues loving soul my man. I'm a student and consumer of the blues and have studied under the guidance of Stephan Grossman. I 'm from the other side of the river my man , but one thing I know is that we rose and will be settled in the same soil that has grown cotton for generations past to the present. These live oaks carry the echoes of many a blues traveler and I ant to get good enough to do my covers. Yankees just seem to lack a certain authenticity to deliver the blues like a man raised on bisquits and gravy !!! great performance.

@Modernbluesharmonica 9 жыл бұрын

Henry Wilson : Thanks man. I'm trying.

@halcyon1030 9 жыл бұрын

I almost forgot to mention that truck. It really adds a dimension to the overall dirt road deal with the Devil meme. I too have a project 1969 stepside that is so much a thing that explains who I am. I love the old simpler things in life that endure time. I am going to seek you out and shake your hand some day . I of course will buy your tunes. maybe I can accompany you with our two old chevys in the background. We can call it the RC cola and Moon Pie breakdown !