There's something so eerie yet intriguing and hypnotic about delta blues

The "land of California" line is used as metaphor. People in those days spoke of California as a fabled land of gold and opportunity almost like a paradise where life was easy and riches would abound for all who came. I know it doesn't come easy-keep up the good work.

No better place to play or listen to the Blues than in the open air. Can't explain how much I love this :)

Robert Johnson was singing about coming "back FROM the land of California to Sweet Home Chicago"

Seriously love your videos so much. Quality old school blues delivered with a lot of soul. Keep up the good work.

Damn....that is a sweet guitar.

Thanx for keeping Robert Johnson’s songs alive and well.

maybe old Robert made a wrong turn "Somewhere" and wound up in ghost town Port Chicago California Great job Edward

Bought my first copy of king of the delta blues singers over 35 years ago...that shit is STILL the shit

Fantastic work being done here by Mr. Phillips as he works to preserve and share his passion for the history of the blues in America - but even more impressive is the fact that he brings it all to life with this wonderful guitar playing and unique vocals - wow - we need more people like this guy.

like the vocals, dude..echoes of the very original. Great job.

Are you sure you don’t have some hell hounds waiting for you?... Great rendition!

In the middle of the woods in true blues style!!

Feels like stepping into a time machine and hearing this song sung live for the first time. Sounds like GREAT!

Love what you're doing. The woods, the blues, a guitar, that's heaven!

California referred to the land of milk and honey. Love that version.

That sure enough was the best version of that song I've ever heard! Excellent voice and superb picking. Thanks for this Edward.

Love it! Tying to play along.

Listen to you daily man. The best!

Damn you're really talented! It's good to see covers that are just like the original!

Brilliant, lovin the videos, bringing a bit of the delta to Cornwall 👍😎👍

outstanding.......

Besides California being "the land of dreams," there's an old blues joke here in Chicago. When somebody asks where you're from you answer, "California. California and 35th Street." Actually, California Avenue and Roosevelt Road are notoriously close to Maxwell Street, Chicago's home of the street blues back in the day. Love what you're doing, man!

Awsome thanks.... love the parlor.

Love your videos, thanks for keeping the blues alive and well.

The best cover of this song, my favourite country blues one. Bravo from France!

The real blues. Thanks

Magnificent. I really enjoyed this. You Blues On Edward!!!!!! Smooth!!!

Enjoying ur vids great playin. Thank you Sa for keepin the blues alive

I'm watching your videos over and and over and over again and I can't even tell how much I have watched in an hour you did a very good job in every cover well done!

You have such an authentic blues sound....wonderful!

Hey mate, thanks so much. I really appreciate your videos. I'm glad I've found them It really helps that I can see it being played well and I really like the way you quickly introduce the song and get straight to it. It's really helping me learn these amazing song particularly Robert Johnson.

Wonderful to hear & masterfully executed. Thank you! All of your videos are great!

Man, I love the authenticity of your playing and singing. Very real. Thanks.

What a sound!! This guitar sounds like a resonator!

Thanks Edward . another great rendition . Ranks right up there with the best

Man this is so genuine...

this is great

In 50 years or so, your legacy should and hopefully will be the GREAT bluesman of the 2010s and 2020s. I would bet u write songs and I sure would like to hear them.

We don't get to hear the blues much in Montana but your videos bring it right in. Great!

That was awesome! Great traditional style rendition.

Thank's for you music Edward. My soul is close to you

Hi Eward, that sounded awsome, great sounding guitar and voice, can't get enough of the blues, thanks.

Man that was some mighty fine playing sir. I appreciate your videos. Keep them up.

Man that was really good, I mean REALLY GOOD! Gone to check out more of your videos on your KZfaq channel!👍🎸🇨🇦

Man you’re inspiring to a young blues fan trying to bring some roots blues to their playing!

Great sound out of the old parlor guitar. Wow.

love this version! (and the guitar too!)

Brother man, I so look forward to your video releases! Blown away by your faithful interpretations of these blues classics. They’re spot-on without being overly technical. You’ve clearly spent time listening and internalizing the masters as well as making the music your own with your fantastic playing and singing. I envy the trees in your videos a little because they seem to be whispering, “can’t you hear the wind howl?” :)

i´am a brazilian man and i love chicago blues! You interpretation is wonderful!!!

Better every time man. Thanks.

i was bopping and tappin ma feet with eyes shut lol great blues

Great cover- spot on!

Very nicely done Sir, and what a lovely guitar. Respect from the UK

Awesome cover. Very interesting to get the fretboard shuffle and turnarounds. Thanks for sharing! 🎶🎶🎶

Sir, you truly are a great bluesman. New to finding you but glad I did. Keep the great work coming as it is a pleasure to watch and listen to you play. Bravo, sir... bravo.

Wonderful!

*I'm just grooving to this masterpiece😍😍😍😍😍😍*

I think one of if not the best bluesman on yt. You nail the feel..timing. keep it up bud.

Fantastic 👍

Great job Edward. : ) Great job brother. : ) Thanks for sharing. : )

Gr8 job on this ! 😎😎😎

You really got it my friend!! Great performance Edward! Greetz & big like from Hamburg, Jimmy

Beautiful cover

Totally excellent!

Nice to hear a tail piece flat top being played non slide. Beautiful version of that song.

Absolutely fine!

Loved that intro

Sweet playing and singing

Great job Edward.

bro my voice hurts just from listening great job on the vocals!!!

Very nice! You are a talented man.

Thanks god I found you!

Each video is like a documentary... really curated content

👌🏻 Edward!! Awesome man!

Great sound, well done

Your great man! Keep them coming.

Very Good!!! A big hug, brazilian...

Nice, I love the raw sound. Robert Johnson would be proud.

Great sound! I always took Johnson's lyric to mean that he planned to crisscross the country. This is one of the first of his songs I learned when I got the complete RJ collection 25 or so years ago. I never interpreted this any other way, especially since Des Moines could be the last turn on a tour from Cali to Chicago.

Keep up the great work man! love your stuff!! from germany

Straight up Blues! Nice

Say can you come to my house & Jam for me ? I can listen to you all nite & day. You good boy !!!

Cara, você é simplesmente fantástico, muito bom!! Viva música!!!

good for keep´n moving, great job!!! saludos desde México

Maestria no blues!!! Muito bom !!!!

Well done EP.

Old wise guitar!

Thank you very much.You are a superb historian.And an outstanding musician. I am disabled. and spend large blocks of time in bed.Your wonderful videos make life bearable. Respectfully..

Master Pierce

awesome!

Dang you nailed it

I learn it on the 3 string cbg🎸👍

Love it!

Great rendition!! True to the original. Kinda reminds me of Johnny Shines.

Killing it

Awesome!!! 😎 🎸

Magnifique. ...

Your music has came acrosses You tube many times , and I passed you By I just lissened to cross roads and now this one . All I can say is you Aint Bad for a white Boy not bad attall ..

That little box has a great sound.