In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the. What a treat to finally get a chance to meet the guy. In what amounts to a stateoftheart field recording, robert palmer author of deep blues, one of the finest books ever written on the subject took a 24 track mobile unit into the delta and came back with ample recorded proof that the lowdown, jukejoint brand of mississippi blues is still alive, well, and flourishing. Most of the book is the result of interviews with blues musicians and others who worked with them. Robert palmer s deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. Palmer tells the story of the blues through the lives of its greatest practitioners.
The film provided insight into the location, cast and characteristics of delta blues and north mississippi hill country blues. Written in an awesomely engaging style, the late mr. Photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from. After its release, mugge got a call from bruce iglauer, president of alligator records, and the following year, mugges pride and joy. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer. Published 1982 by penguin books in harmondsworth, middlesex, england, new york, n. Robert palmer samples, covers and remixes whosampled. Blues is the cornerstone of american popular music, the bedrock of rock and roll. A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film. First anthology for deep blues author robert palmer. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Robert palmer s humid narrative deep blues is a perfect introduction and primer to the blues.
Wardlow and paul oliver and i really think deep blues holds up. Palmer s version of pressure drop a reggae cover is damn spot on. English singer and songwriter robert palmer was known for his distinctive voice, sharp outfits and eclectic mix of music. Palmer spins a tale from the share cropping mississippi delta to the world and its music at large. Robert palmers humid narrative deep blues is a perfect introduction and primer to the blues. Robert palmer finds the big bang moment for the deep blues, the blues of the delta, at dockerys farms in mississippi, in the 1920s, with the advent of charley patton. He was known for his distinctive, soulful voice, sartorial elegance and f. He spends the rest of the book tracing its spread, first throughout the delta, then up the river to st. Palmer treads the fine line between scholarship and readability and makes the book both informative and interesting. Robert palmer palmer, robert used books, rare books and new books. Mar 09, 2001 a mustread for all music fans, this is surely the definitive history of the blues book, but it is so much more than that.
The human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. Deep sea blues motion picture feature film over 60 minutes. Sep 07, 2019 this new file contains all the usb drivers from the windows 98se installation disk contains the following drivers openhci. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums, combining soul, jazz, rock, reggae, blues, and even yodeling. Published in 1981, this book put palmer in the esteemed company of g. Deep blues by palmer, robert, 1982, penguin books edition, in english. In one of the most widely read books on blues ever published, robert palmer delineates the deep blues stream that flowed from the delta up through memphis to chicago. Robert palmer weaves not only the raw history of the delta blues the who, what, when, where and why of the blues but more importantly, the human story behind the music. Jay babcock at arthur magazine has information about an upcoming documentary about robert palmer wvideo trailer and his time spent with the master musicians of jajouka. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta.
Filmmaker robert mugge and music scholar robert palmer take an enthusiastic look at these lesserkn own blues artists, showcasing incredible music from talented players who have. You can talk about me performed by jessie mae hemphill. As a current student on this bumpy collegiate pathway, i stumbled upon course hero, where i can find study resources for nearly all my courses, get online help from tutors 247, and even share my old projects, papers, and lecture notes with other students. Renowned director robert mugge and music scholar robert palmer went deep in the mississippi delta to seek out the best blues acts in the country. Palmer describes sitting at the kitchen table with muddy waters at muddys home in chicago and talking with sunnyland slim in the basement of a record store. Heralded record producer, documentarian and author of deep blues succumbs to liver disease. He is best known for his books, including deep blues. Deep blues download free pdf and ebook writer robert palmer in english published by penguin books. Clearly described are the blues roots in tribal african music through to the direct influence on the rise of the british rock bands of the 60s and 70s, robert palmer leads us through the birth of the blues to its nowrecognised and rightful place as the influencer of. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you automatically.
A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film, released in 1991, and made by music critic and author robert palmer and documentary film maker robert mugge, in collaboration with david a. His book, deep blues, is generally regarded as the definitive reference on the delta tradition. S port7books deep blues download free pdf and ebook by robert palmer. Missing robert palmer a critical tribute rockcritics. Stewart initiated and financed the project, inspired by palmers 1981 book of the same name. Ive been researching the history of the delta blues prior to a planned trip to mississippi to see the places associated with this music. Deep blues by robert palmer deep blues, by robert palmer, new york. Robert allen palmer was an english singersongwriter, musician and record producer. Deep blues by palmer, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Deep blues download free pdf and ebook by robert palmer.
American musicologist and social historian robert palmer hit the road during the 1970s to research a book on the music he loved. If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the driver update utility for usb video grabber. A varied album drawing on blues, rock, blues and reggae all pulled off with panache. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music journalism articles for the new york times and rolling stone magazine, his work producing blues recordings and the soundtrack to the film deep blues, and his clarinet work in the 1960s band the. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of chicagos south side, to international popularity, recognition, and imitation. Sep 15, 2011 the human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to the steamy bars of chicagos south side, to. Missing robert palmer a critical tribute photo of robert palmer by cherie nutting ten years ago today november 20, the music critic robert palmer died at the age of 52 from complications due to liver disease.
With delta blues great muddy waters as his protagonist. A collection of previously published articles and criticism by famed music critic robert palmer accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20110901 21. Palmer is less interested in those influences, however, than in the development and survival of the blues themselves as a distinct, refined. The holy bible a new english translation from the greek by david robert palmer. Louis and chicago, then throughout america, and finally, with the bands. Robert palmer news, music performances and show video clips. A musical and cultural history of the mississippi delta paperback july 29 1982 by robert palmer author 4.
Ive been a big fan of the work of the late great blues historianfolklorist, robert palmer, for sometime now. Viking press, 1981 in one of the most widely read books on blues ever published, robert palmer delineates the deep blues stream that flowed from the delta up through memphis to chicago. Deep blues is a history of delta blues written by robert palmer one of the great music writers of the last half of the twentieth century. This 1983 book by robert palmer is one of the best books i have read so far on the history and development of the the delta blues, the places it started and the leading figures involved.
Robert palmer was born in little rock, arkansas in 1945, and graduated from the university of arkansas at little rock in 1964. From the chief popmusic critic for the new york times. A resident of new orleans for the last few years of his life, he was a close neighbor and friend of john sinclair, poet, d. He travelled the length of the united states, visiting the farms and plantations where the blues was born, interviewing those who were there or their immediate successors, travelled the migration routes on which african americans fled northwards, and. Robert palmer samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Discover all robert palmers music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. From the juke joints of northern mississippi, to the blues clubs of greenville and clarksdale, to the porche. From 1981 until 1988, he was the chief pop music critic at the new york times, the first person to hold that title, and he continued to write.
When palmer arrived, lennon was adding background vocals. When viewing this document in adobe reader as a pdf, you can use the bookmarks in the column on the left as if they were links, that take you to that part. Robert palmers deep blues is a classic of the blues book genre and id wanted to read it since i found out this was not the robert palmer of some like it hot fame. Download robert palmer mp3 songs and albums music downloads. So vivid, one can smell that rich soil of the delta after rain or the potent tang of the industrial. Negro fife and drum music from the deep south, an album on the testament label, and several arhoolie compilations. Palmer had number 1 hits in the uk, usa and australia with his solo releases and with 80s band power station. Bouncing ball performed by jessie maes fife and drum band. June 19, 1945 november 20, 1997 was an american writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. Robert palmer mama talk to your daughter meli melo part3. He began writing for rolling stone in the early 70s and continued to do so as a contributing editor throughout his life. Robert palmer, who was both a journalist and musicologist, used his own interviews to provide much of the material for deep blues. For the best experience please update your browser. Robert johnson, who sang of being pursued by the hounds of hell.
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