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About Me and the Devil Blues
"Me and the Devil Blues" is a blues song by Robert Johnson. It tells the story of the singer's waking up one morning to the devil knocking on the door, telling him that "it's time to go". The lyrics concluded with the lines "You may bury my body down by the highway side" / "So my old evil spirit can catch a Greyhound bus and ride." Johnson recorded the song, among others, in a warehouse in Dallas, that served as a makeshift recording studio, on June 19, 1937. It was his final recording session. The song has become a blues standard and been covered, among others, by Peter Green Splinter Group, Cowboy Junkies, Eric Clapton, Soap&Skin, Widespread Panic, TS McPhee, Gil Scott-Heron, Black Stone Cherry and The Doors.more »
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Early this morningWhen you knocked upon my doorEarly this morning, oohWhen you knocked upon my doorAnd I said "hello SatanI believe it's time to go"Me and the DevilWas walkin' side-by-sideMe and the Devil, oohWas walking side-by-sideI'm going to beat my womanUntil I get satisfiedShe said "you don't see whyThat I will dog her 'round"Now baby you know you ain't doin' me right, nowShe say "you don't see why, hooThat I would dog her 'round"It must-a been that old evil spiritSo deep down in the groundYou may bury my bodyDown by the highway sideBaby, I don't care where you bury my body when I'm dead and goneYou may bury my body, hooDown by the highway sideSo my old evil spiritCan get a Greyhound bus and ride
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Robert Johnson
Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was an American blues singer and musician. His landmark recordings from 1936–37 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians. Johnson's shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including the Faustian myth that he sold his soul at a crossroads to achieve success. As an itinerant performer who played mostly on street corners, in juke joints, and at Saturday night dances, Johnson had little commercial success or public recognition in his lifetime. more »
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Delta Blues
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Written by: ROBERT JOHNSON
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9 facts about this song
Robert Johnson InspirationRobert Johnson is credited with the original creation of "Me and the Devil Blues". He only recorded 29 songs during his short life, but his music has influenced countless musicians, including Eric Clapton and Peter Green. |
Eric Clapton’s RenditionEric Clapton covered "Me and the Devil Blues" in his album "Me and Mr. Johnson" which was released in 2004. It was an entire album tribute to the works of Robert Johnson. |
Peter Green’s ConnectionPeter Green also covered this iconic song. Green himself was renowned as one of the "Three Kings" of the British Blues scene in the latter half of the 1960s, the other two being Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor. |
Theme of the Song"Me and the Devil Blues" is a haunting song about a man who wakes up to find the devil at his door. The song explores themes of selling one's soul to the devil, which was a recurring theme in Johnson's music and a common trope in blues songs. |
Legacy"Me and the Devil Blues," along with Johnson's other songs, have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and they are considered to be some of the most important blues songs ever recorded. |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame RecognitionBoth Robert Johnson and Eric Clapton have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Johnson was posthumously inducted in 1986 and Clapton is the only three-time inductee, first as a member of the Yardbirds, then as a member of Cream, and finally as a solo artist in 2000. |
Mysterious CircumstancesRobert Johnson's life and death are surrounded by mystery, including the legend that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his remarkable musical abilities. It is this very legend that is believed to be the inspiration for "Me and the Devil Blues". |
Peter Green’s RetirementKnown for his struggles with mental health, Peter Green retired from the music industry in the 1970s but made some appearances in the following decades. His rendition of "Me and the Devil Blues" often reflected his dark personal struggles. |
Influence and ImpactThe song "Me and the Devil Blues" has influenced countless artists and been covered in a range of styles, including by the likes of Cowboy Junkies and Gil Scott-Heron. It's recognized for its historic impact on blues music regardless of the performer. |
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