2024 gang reporting in. Sweet tunes.

John's thumb so steady they calibrate the world clock with it.

I am 82 and have this song on an old record, maybe Folkways, maybe Smithsonian. I am so happy to actually see this. So thank you KZfaq for a wonderful contribution to humanity. There is so much music that I have found, that I never thought I would hear again. Oh, and I never thought that I would actually see the people making the music. Just wonderful.. It would cost a large fortune to have to buy this music.

He makes that guitar sound like two playing together, it's amazing.

Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley. Nobody else can walk it for you. He had to walk, walk walk it by himself. How utterly beautiful.

The combination of his finger picking style and gentle vocals is amazingly timeless! A true legend.

I am convinced there has not been a single other person in the history of mankind who could play this song so beautifully.....it flows effortlessly from dude's soul.

I came home and wept to this song after a hard day. Thank you John for filling me with that spirit.

don't mess with those old bluesmen ... no fancy tricks, they are the real deal

I wish I lived in those past times when music was so pure and simple. BR to all from Croatia

The sweetest bluesman that ever lived.

Brilliant. He plays a duet with himself. The guitar sings and he sings, and we receive the music and the message.

My wife is dying of cancer I pray that I will meet Mr. Hurtt Some day and thank him for ministering to my soul this day.. Peace.

He seems like he was an incredibly humble and kind person.

I'm 70 and have been walking that lonesome valley for years.

Anyone who likes John hurt is a friend in my eyes.

The recent loss of the John Hurt museum brings me to tears. Such a humble and beautiful little tribute to this blues legend and it just couldn't last any longer. So sad 😢

I️ need someone in my life as constant as that man’s thumb

There was an aura of holiness around this humble man and his music.

This song helped me to come to the realization that the troubles and tribulations my mother and I had were because we were in valleys of our own. It's also a beautiful reminder that the Lord is with us through it all.

He always brought a gentler approach to country blues . A national treasure .

[Chorus] You got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself Verse] My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley Well, she had to walk, it for herself There's nobody else, can walk it for you Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk... [Verse] My father had to walk, that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for his'self There's nobody else, can walk it for him A'he had to walk... [Verse] Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for His'self There's nobody else, could walk it for Him He had to walk, that valley for His'self [Chorus] Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself

You can hear his kind and gentle soul shine through in every note he sings.

Nobody does it like him. Wow. A whole band in one guitar. Love it.

Love him. I'll take him over Robert Johnson anyday. Recently read a great story about how when he was discovered by a musicologist who was looking for great blues musicians in the south, the guy brought him to NYC (where he had a good bit of success). A non-profit group was so taken with him that they told him they'd pay for a guitar of his choice. His advisor/discoverer took him to a store and encouraged him to spring for a Martin, but John opted instead for a sunburst Guild F-30 - much less expensive - because, so he said, "I always wanted a guitar that was two colors at the same time." The guitar eventually made its way through a series of owners but today it's owned by Daryl Hall, of Hall & Oates fame.

What a treasure. We're so lucky to have this recorded in such great quality.

Thank you Mr. Hurt

His grandson works for me in my construction business. I plan on playing this for him tomorrow to remind him of his great heritage. As a guitarist myself I appreciate the simple masterful technique of Mr. Hurt. His grandson has his name and is the spitting image of him even down to the fingers. Bo's fingers are gnarled from years of masterful construction and his grandfather's fingers look the exact same from years of guitar mastery. Genes are amazing.

This is pure talent right here. there was no youtube back then. He had to learn all this on his own.

This is how to play guitar and sing.period.

He seemed like a very gentle soul. The world desperately needs more

What a priviledge all the stupid things we commit to film finally something worth remembering

This nostalgic music was the humble beginning to all genres of Rock and Roll as we have presently.

The old fella is incredibly talented! I'm especially blown away that it sounds like there are TWO guitars playing!

Damn I’m so glad I found this talented man

I drank and cried tears of joy at his grave. AVALON PURE

❤keep blues alive teach your kids xxx

Love this song! The one and only John Hurt.

His timing is incredible! Also I love how he plays the licks right with the melody at end of the verses. This man was definitely an amazing talent, to think that he was playing live too adds to that.

Every muscian does different things for me but John makes me feel like everything may be allright, like i was home, as i remember it at least. I think for a lot of us these songs are home.

Brought tears to my eyes.

Ain't nobody else who can walk it for ya

I am so humbled right now. I'm wiping the tears from eyes. I'm so happy that this exists.

I feel like I just traveled back in time.....and I like it here!

'Just the sweetest sound in blues. 'Lovely man...RIP.

playing with 3 fingers and its effect is like bass accompany melody , sound comes natural, peace and joyful

I discovered John Hurt ! 2020/2021 looking at television. ( mr Mercedes )

Simple song with deep frightening meanings

This song is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.

Father God I glad you are me in that lonely valley 💖

I love Mississippi John Hurt. He was a one of a kind gentle soul who swung every song he played and sang. Rest well, John Hurt.

hes playing three different parts at once. amazing

It is no mean feat to play the way he does. Truly a master, with remarkable style.

These lyrics are haunting.. he's describing walking the green mile.. our individual journey to death.. scary....

I do most nights, the song speaks to our life’s journey. What can I say, it’s just a great song.

You got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself Ain't nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself My mother had to walk, that lonesome valley Well, she had to walk, it for herself There's nobody else, can walk it for you Yes, she had to walk, a'that valley for herself Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk... My father had to walk, that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for his'self There's nobody else, can walk it for him A'he had to walk... Oh, Jesus had to walk that lonesome valley He had to walk, it for His'self There's nobody else, could walk it for Him He had to walk, that valley for His'self Oh yes, you got to walk, that lonesome valley Well, you got to walk, it for yourself There's nobody else, can walk it for you You got to walk, that valley for yourself

My grandfather from Alabama was a gentle soul like this man right here. I am grateful to have been raised by God fearing Christians.

I couldn’t have even imagined how it felt to be there, witnessing this amazing and legendary piece of history as it happened. RIP to one of the greatest blues players of all time

Absolute legend. The glory of God

Each one of us will walk that valley someday, but until then I'm going to enjoy the scenery.

I want to thank the 2000s for sucking so much that I was inspired to come here. So grateful to hear real music again. God bless.

when music was pure and real! Thank you

Aren,'t we lucky to be able to view, & experience, Mississippi John Hurt performing !!!

Mississippi John Hurt . . . inimitable. A style and a spirit all his own that communicates the essence of any song he plays.

He'll soothe a lonesome soul. heartsdelight

Walking that lonesome valley. R.I.P.

Such skill, much feel, aint nothin better than a southener and a guitarr

He makes me smile and cry at the same time, thank you God for John Hurt

Back in the day: humble, one man, one guitar, a song...just that...

Rings so true for me. I certainly walk that lonesome valley. I'm bipolar and a leper to society. I take comfort in John saying Jesus had to walk it too. God bless and keep you my fellow friends who suffer from my illness and depression. God translates my copious tears in prayers for you all. Mr. Hurt you heal. God bless you for you music and talent. Rest well in his arms.

This man is a National Treasure!

Yea thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, you prepare a table before me in the presence of mine enemies, you anoint my head with oil. my cup overflows, surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever.

one of the greats, used to listen to him a lot when I first 'discovered' the Blues, and many of the other great Bluesmen of his era. Whatever you do, don't forget the Blues, one of the greatest contributions to music ever made. It is all about the spirit and we all have to walk that lonesome valley for ourselves, but we still walk all together.

From my neck of the woods. Love that voice.

Amen Brother Hurt ! Even if somebody will walk a mile in your shoes, eventually you got to walk that lonesome valley your damned self. It ain't easy !!

He brings me to tears, oh bless him and his soul God.

No Fender or Gibson needed for this guy. Thanks for uploading.

American treasure

I like these old songs. Good singer. God Bless

So beautiful on many levels...

What a beautiful human being. No words can give him credit.

I'm about to research everything I can about Mississippi John

There will never, ever, be another Mississippi John Hurt and that’s the way it should be.

First time seeing this… Wow.. What a gift 💯🫡

God he was the best. My respects to Robert Johnson, Blind Willie and the rest. But this man had a kind of spirit that can't be explained properly.

I could listen to this every day. Greatness.

This song goes every realigon... so beautiful.

Beautiful, sweet, talented genius. I hope you know you’re still remembered to this day Mr. Hurt. Please rest easy.

he is a master of dropping words and allowing the audience fill them in to increase the intimacy of the presentation

no one ever sounds this good playing his music

Powerful message. No matter who you have in your life - at the end of the day youre living in your own head

34 year old man, father of two. This song will be played at my funeral.

the best bluesman who ever lived. Who else could produce such a sweet soothing sound?

I wonder how many young aspiring musicians watched this back in the day and were inspired?

That voice and cadence makes my soul feel.

went to give this a thumbs up, but looks like I've already been here before.

And just a couple of years later, he walked down that lonesome valley as well.

my favorite blues singer!

I just love to watch his hands move while he is playing. So amazing.

This man’s purity dedication and love for music should be an example for all the empty souls that want to create corporate sing-alongs. Music is from the heart not from the pocket.