Robert Johnson is looking up at ya smiling.

Sounds to me like Robert J. wasn't the only one who went to the crossroads...

I wish I could give this a thumbs up each time I watch it- which is many.

I honestly think stuff like this is harder to play than shredding solos. The timing and accuracy to preform a song like this as well as he does with no muted out strings or buzzing takes a lot of practice. Plus the great singing, Rocked it

Holy shit that is the BEST Cover of Crossroads i have ever heard! What a Joy Edward just pure joy. I bet in some unmark grave, Robert himself was tapping his toes.

So you sold it too, huh ?

Why does listening to slide guitar always make me taste whiskey in my mouth?

Of all the versions on youtube this is the only one that tackles the actual arrangement and timing.

Your the man. I just bought my first new guitar I'm 73

I finally got a new one up, sorry it took so long. Thank you all very much for the positive comments. I'll try to get plenty more done soon.

You nailed all the offbeat random full-on soul that Robert johnson brought. Excellent job. You nailed the sound on that parlor guitar and your voice was right out of the '30s. I'm a guitarist playing 30 years and you impressed me. Fantastic.

Robert Johnson would be very proud of this version.

Damn bro, I've been listening to EVERY SINGLE note of that song on the 2 disc set of his shit since High school (99') and you literally hit EVERYTHING he hit on the original track, I'm honestly impressed and I'm a huge music snob. Legendary buddy, never stop

Eric Andre got good holy shit

The best cover ever

He looks like Dimebag darrel and robert enters his soul to play the song.

Absolutely superb, the best I have ever heard since Robert Johnson's original recording! WOW!

As a life long guitar player (over 60 years), I enjoyed that on so many levels! Thank you Edward for keeping this style alive.

Robert Johnson on fire: “You told me only people who sell their soul could play like that!” Satan: “Hey dont look at me buddy some people are just natural born shredders.”

Respect from Brazil

That guitar sounds like a full band. Top skills

I have heard this song by the great late Robert Johnson many times and often wondered if any other artist could come near to his actual style, over the years I've heard lots of other artists sing this song even the great Eric Clapton but even he never got the right mood of the song and also regards the guitar play but that's where it ends, after listening to this guy I'm absolutely amazed at the content, this guys got it spot on, this is a rare talent and should be appreciated, who knows he could be be the Robert Johnson incarnate, yeh and one more thing I'm in awe.

Right where you should be. The Blues being born again

like this rythm shifts, brings nice dynamics to a song

Nice chatting live. Remember Europe is just across the big swamp. We'd love to see you there live!

I played with Johnny Shines once, he travelled with Robert, he would love this. He told me Robert had PTSD and anxiety attacks, he said that's why all the original bluesmen rambled.

Clarksdale, Mississippi--49/61 Crossroads!!!

Congratulations from Rio de Janeiro. Brazil🇧🇷🎼🎸🎸🎸👍

I’ve been playing guitar for more than fifty years. You my friend are the real deal...

Ed captures the eerie magic of the song. That antique guitar was the perfect choice.

the best cover...you got the spirit of johnson...down pat...

Mr.Phillips just awesome

I never thought anyone could cover this so well.

very nice! technique, timing, accuracy - all there

It's hard enough playing this legendary classic to perfection, but to sing it perfectly as well? RJ himself would approve.

A guitar, slide, stool and a forest is all you need! Oh, and a cool hat...

1:23 is just astoundingly satisfying.

Excellent in all aspects. So authentic and true to the original. You are great at this!

Ladies and gentlemen, Edward " Robert Johnson" Phillips! Man, your blood must run blue 💙!! Awesome 👍 thanks man!!

Listen to this yesterday and had to come back and listen to some real blues.....and guitar maestro........

DUDE!!!!!! from my heart to yours and your families. BEAST!

I’m from England and am only just discovering delta blues and I can’t stop listening to this , please release a lesson or at least a tab ! I’d be very greatful, top work mate

Love the turnaround in this tune. Every time you think it's over it just keeps on going. Gives the song so much life.

Agreed 100%. I've finally decided to learn blues guitar, at the age of 60, my true love. Those buzzing/flat strings, man! Aaaargh! But this gentleman nails it. He has got THE BLUES! Needless to say, I've subscribed. Thank you!

That was so good! I’m in tears. Blues touches some people’s souls, it touched mine. Hard.

Is it not about time one of the recording giants gave this guy a chance. I for one would certainly buy. Keep it up Edward

This will go down in the books my man

Damn son that's good, ole Robert would be proud as hell

Best Version all time, respect to you Edward , make me happy for all days

This is why I refuse to say that so & so is the best. There are too many great players like Edward who need to be heard and appreciated, not compared and rated. Great job Edward, I enjoyed it and shared it with my friends.

It's Been My Pleasure 🌷🌷🌷🦋🦋🌷🌷🌷

Man I might have already watched this video a thousand times. N I'll watch a thousand more... Someday I may learn to play it, it's a dream

You’re one of my favorite history teachers.

I'll just echo what the vast majority of the comments say, a truly inspired performance that paid respect to Johnson's original arrangement while also coming off like pure spontaneity in a juke joint at night. Those small body parlor guitars we're so perfect for fingerpicked blues and slide; that boxy mid-range honk adding to the snapping strings and bent 7ths on the bottom strings...badass brother.

this guy here... HE has sold his soul Im sayin!!! man... musicians like you are a rare breed... keep up the good work!!!!

Bet that old guitar is glad it’s still around.

Best damn cover on KZfaq & never miss a day listening to this if not 3 or more times daily. This guy nails it better than anyone and his best video.

THAT SOUND. What a guitar!!!

Goosebumps Mr.Sir

Damn..............makes a feller not want to pick his guitar up after watching this. I have seen the Master. All I hope for is that you get back ten fold the amount of joy you give people. You certainly made my Sunday morning a happy one.

Blues everyday baby Let me hear that Blues so my soul will be joyful.

The live Cream version is my favorite song. This is wonderful to see how the original sounded. Great job!

Thanks For Accurately Preserving America’s Blues Legends .

Great slide guitar. R.J. Would be proud of you.

Damn dude, plays this shit out of this guitar. Haven't heard a cover this good.

Fantastic. Incredible right hand.

I took a look at this title and scoffed. Nobody can cover Robert Johnson. EVER. Then I watched it and was BLOWN AWAY!!! You are amazing, on point, doing the man justice and adding your own hoodoo!

The best version ever.

This song made me want to play guitar when I was a kid,55 now finally started 3or 4years ago,thanks for reminding again...Really felt that!!!

You just can't get any more authentic than that without being Robert Johnson himself. This was more than a cover, it was almost a reproduction. REALLY NICE ! ! !

Performed with stunning authenticity, fluidity, and feeling...

I could never hear another cover of this song after this one. Mindblowing

Way to go. Keepin' the Blues alive. Delta Blues the best in my humble opinion.

Awesome, best version I've heard of this song. Been working on this song for years. Dude needs to put out more.

Best cover of crb ive ever heard

Man I must've been hiding under a rock somewhere cause I've never heard of this guy! Dang, I love it. It's Great.

Thank you for your music, greetings from Brazil.

Actually *seeing* it played makes me appreciate Johnson’s talent that much more. Thanks for the great video!

Lord have mercy! Too good.

I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees Asked the Lord above, "Have mercy, now, save poor Bob if you please" Down at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride I went to the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride Nobody seem to know me, babe, everybody pass me by I went to the crossroad, I looked East and West I went to the crossroad, I looked East and West I didn't have no sweet woman, in to my distress Down at the crossroad, risin' sun goin' down Down at the crossroad, risin' sun goin' down I believe to my soul, now, poor Bob is sinkin' down You can run, run, run, tell my friend Willie Brown You can run, run, run, tell my friend, boy, Willie Brown Standing at the crossroad, babe, leave, I'm sinkin' down

This is one of the most coherent covers of this song I've ever heard. Really nailed it.

Absolutely love this, felt as though RJ was with us in this version, wow. Truly something special that everyone should listen to. Blues is where everything started.

I was born may 9th, and I look up to the master himself, mr may 8th Robert Johnson! Been playing guitar for 15 years, I feel like I'm right there too playing the blues.

For 3 minutes, I was back in the 30's. Excellent playing as always!!!

Man, after hearing these notes so clear, you can only wonder how the hell did Robert Johnson come up with this composition. He was a genius.

Great playing on a gorgeous guitar.

That was astounding.

That was sum mighty fine, a picking and a singing!

So good! This version has a bounce and groove that gets you rocking and a tapping.

Truly superb. I enjoyed this as much as Roberts original version. You have an old soul bro!

Rising sun going down

❤ Absolutely melted!

I was going to say one of the best but i think its THE Best cover of crossroads I have ever listen to. I wish I came across this sooner. You present a haunting feel this song Ive never felt listening to any other cover. Effortless, as if the notes come threw you from the other side. Kind of creepy, I couldn't stop listening to it.

You got the rhythm down so well. Amazing!

Fantastic! Keep blues like this alive.

Absolutely pure and wonderful. It really is a blessing to have such a talented person carrying true blues roots to further generations.

Robert Johnson’s spirit lives on through the love child of Eric Andre and Dimebag Darrel This is awesome bro! You nailed it!

Edward I am literally giving you a standing ovation sir. Well done!! Captured the spirit of the song, as well as the talent. 👏🏻

Wonderful, heartfelt, down deep, earthy soulfood.

So much for respect for you and anyone that takes on a faithful interpretation of RJ playing and singing. It's incomprehensibly complex. Awesome