Tab transcriptions and lessons for 18 elmore james classics. Dust my broom, a song by elmore james on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Elmore james classic early recordings 19511956 import. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. His first go was on august 5th, 1951 for lillian mcmurrys trumpet label when he was in the studio recording some tracks with sonny boy williamson. It was adapted from i believe ill dust my broom elmore james and robert johnson. The meaning of dust my broom questions and answers. The history of elmore james 1993 on the compilation living the blues. Features song lyrics for elmore james s dust my broom album. Lyrics and video for the song dust my broom by elmore james songfacts. The real gone label release 100s of this type of collection at cheap as chips prices. Dust my broom is a blues song originally recorded as i believe ill dust my broom by american blues artist robert johnson in 1936. Robert johnson i believe ill dust my broom lyrics genius.
I believe ill dust my broom i quit the best girl im loving now my friends can get in my room chorus 2. Dust my broom is a blues standard originally recorded as i believe ill dust my broom by robert johnson, the mississippi delta blues singer and guitarist, on november 23, 1936 in san antonio, texas. Elmore james dust my broom 19511961 a great way to get a whole lot of music for a really cheap price. Sep 11, 2014 big jon atkinson with marty dodson, troy sandow and danny michel at the san diego blues festival, sunday, september 7, 2014. It is a solo performance in the delta bluesstyle with johnsons vocal accompanied by his acoustic guitar. James slide guitar adaptation of johnsons song is one of the most famous guitar riffs in blues history, and mastering the piece is considered a right of passage by many blues guitarists. Based on an old country saying, it refers to broom dusting as making a new start in life. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises dust my broom elmore james the complete fire and enjoy recordings. The songs origin begins with composer robert johnson under its full title, i believe ill dust my broom. James slide guitar adaptation of johnsons triplet figure has been identified as one of the most famous blues guitar riffs and has inspired many rock performers. Elmore james dust my broom 2 free guitar backing track. I believe ill dust my broom im a get up soon in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom ill quit the best gal, im lovin now my friends can get in my room im gonna write a letter, gonna call every town i know. Dust my broom lyrics elmore james soundtrack lyrics. He was known as king of the slide guitar and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.
In elmore james of his 1952 hit dust my broom and repeated that songs opening guitar chorus on many later recordings. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Dust my broom video song lesson, as performed by elmore james. Essay by jas obrecht guest post elmore james original label. Nov 29, 2011 in 1951, fifteen years after the original, elmore james recorded a version of dust my broom for the relatively short lived, but massively important trumpet records. Dust my broom, an album by elmore james on spotify. This video contains content from wmg, who has blocked it in your country on grounds. Download elmore james the ultimate collection 2014 mp3.
Lyrics to dust my broom by elmore james from the blues infusion, vol. Im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom girlfriend the black man you. Dust my broom by elmore james dust my broom by elmore james. The song dust my broom can be traced back to robert johnsons i believe ill dust my broom from 1936, and to even earlier sources. James version incorporated sonny boy williamson iis memorable harmonica and elmores vastly influential slide guitar. Listen to your favorite songs from dust my broom by elmore james now. Elmore elmo james ushered in a new era of electric slide guitar with his historic recording of dust my broom for trumpet records of jackson, mississippi, in. Much of the song is played with a slide on your pinky finger 4th finger. Ill quit the best gal, im lovin now my friends can get in my room.
Characteristically, his singing was harsh, including shouted phrases, and his vivid slide guitar replies featured heavy amplifier reverberation. Elmore james only knew one lick, but you had the feeling he meant it. Im a get up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom, im a get up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom, i quit the best girl im lovin, now my friends can get in my room. Blues blues gut bucket blues chicago, il elmore james and the broom dusters blues blues gut. Free guitar backing track for dust my broom 2 by elmore james in mp3 format. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy.
Im looking for help, and im looking towards bluesboy maybe. Im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom im gonna get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom i. Dust my broom is a blues song originally recorded as i believe ill dust my broom by. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with. The song dust my broom was written by elmore james and robert johnson and was first recorded and released by elmo james in 1951. Sep 06, 2008 dust my broom elmore james, the king of the slide guitar.
Next to the fournote intro of bo diddleys im a man, this may be the most famous blues riff of all time. Im gon get up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom im gon get up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom girlfriend, the black man you been lovin, girlfriend, cant get my room im gon write a letter, telephone every town i know. Dust my broomelmore james 1951 added to the national registry. James recorded many versions or variations of the song in the years to follow, and it became a required repertoire number for any slide guitarist playing the blues. Download elmore james dust my broom sheet music notes and chords for guitar tab playalong. Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Dust my broom by elmore james digital sheet music leadsheet price. Listen free to elmore james dust my broom radio on. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. However, elmore james 1951 recording as dust my broom made it the classic as we know it, according to blues historian gerard herzhaft.
All i can think of is that it could mean strum my guitar. The bestknown version of dust my broom, by elmore james, begins with the worlds. Print and download lead sheets for dust my broom by elmore james includes complete lyrics in d major. James elmore tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including it hurts me too, dust my broom, one way out, shake your moneymaker, cant stop loving you. Upchurch tommy adobe illustrator transplant street dancer 3d black lightning s03e15. Performed by everyone from robert johnson to elmore james, we. Upchurch tommy adobe illustrator transplant street dancer 3d black lightning s03e15 arrow girlsway resident evil maleficent mistress of evil machine gun kelly tushyraw skylar vox plies bala s w a t s03e14 young jeezy garth. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment dust my broom elmore james shake your moneymaker.
Elmore james dust my broom sheet music pdf notes, chords. Dust my broom by elmore james on amazon music unlimited. Free guitar backing track for dust my broom by elmore james in mp3 format. Im gon get up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom im gon get up in the mornin. Its the quintessential blues riff, but what is its strange history. The passionate blues song dust my broom has been filling dance floors and exhilarating listeners for more than 60 years. However, elmore james 1951 recording as dust my broom made it the classic as. Elmore james and the broom dusters become a fan remove fan.
James slide guitar adaptation of johnsons triplet figure has been identified as one of the most famous. Dust my broom is a blues song originally recorded in 1936 as i believe ill dust my broom by american blues artist robert johnson. A rhythmic, rollicking slide guitarist and superb vocalist, james was born in rural mississippi on january 27, 1918. Download elmore james the ultimate collection 2014 mp3 or any other file from music category.
Im gon get up in the morning, i believe ill dust my broom 2. There is minimal information and i have often found that it is only on the first cd of the set that actually lists the tracks as they play. Elmore james midi files download for free midiworld. Elmore james dust my broom video song guitar instructor. Cover versions of dust my broom written by elmore james. Features video lesson and onscreen or available artistapproved notation the best guitar video song lessons on the web. Notes issue 17 of the uk version of the blues collection. Listen free to elmore james dust my broom dust my broom, gotta find my baby. To play this blues classic youll need to tune your guitar to open d. Licensed to youtube by sme, the orchard music, umg on behalf of fuel records. I believe ill dust my broom im gettin up in the mornin, i believe ill dust my broom girlfriend, the black man you been lovin, girlfriend, cant get my room im on call up chiney, see is my good gal over there im on call up chiney, see is my good gal over there if i cant find her on philippines island. Elmore james dust my broom chicago blues slide guitar.
Dust my broom this song is by elmore james and appears on the album the sky is crying 1965 on the compilation album the sky is crying. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Elmore james recording of dust my broom is discussed in steve franz book amazing secret history of elmore james. Im a get up soon in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom. Lyrics for dust my broom by elmore james songfacts. I believe ill dust my broom im a get up soon in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom. Elmore james dust my broom sheet music leadsheet in d. The song was originally released on 78 rpm format as vocalion 03475, arc 70481 and conqueror 8871. All the versions elmore did are given in steves book.
Dust my broom elmore s contribution to jazz everyday i have the blues i see my baby i was a fool it hurts me too madison blues one way out so mean to me the sun is shining tool bag boogie. Elmore james dust my broom at the time of robert johnsons death, his contemporary elmore james was already moving toward adapting traditional delta blues music to a blues band setting. Elmore jamesmaster of the electric slide guitar songbook. Elmore james dust my broom free guitar backing track. It was covered by steady rollin bob margolin, kate lush, mark wenners blues warriors, melinda doolittle and other artists. Blues legends 1995 on the compilation mean old world. The songs been covered by a wide array of performers. Dust my broom was written by robert johnson in 1936 and originally titled, i believe ill dust my broom. Ill quit the best gal, i m lovin now my friends can get in my room.
Dust my broom elmore james, the king of the slide guitar. These meteor, flair, modern and trumpet sidesthe first great recordings by the blues king of slide guitarinclude his groundbreaking hits dust my broom and i believe plus long tall woman, please find my baby, sinful woman, one more drink, i may be wrong with johnny jones, dust my blues and more, with loads of alternate takes to savor. I take issue with the only knew one lick part of mr. Elmore james im a get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom im a get up in the mornin i believe ill dust my broom i quit the best girl im lovin now my friends can get in my room im gonna write a letter, telephone every town i know im gonna write a letter, telephone every town i know if i dont find her in.
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