Sep 15, 2011 the human condition and the music it brings forth, the deep blues. 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. In his liner notes, palmer cites as inspirations an invitation to participate in a. Robert palmers humid narrative deep blues is a perfect introduction and primer to the blues. Palmer is less interested in those influences, however, than in the development and survival of the blues themselves as a distinct, refined. A musical pilgrimage to the crossroads is a british documentary film. He was known for his soulful voice and the eclectic mix of musical styles on his albums. Robert palmer the very best of robert palmer discogs. In deep blues, robert palmer traces the musical and cultural history of the blues from the mississippi delta to its influence around the world. From the juke joints of northern mississippi, to the blues clubs of greenville and clarksdale, to the porche. In 1949, palmer moved with his family from batley, where he. 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. Stewart initiated and financed the project, inspired by palmers 1981 book of. Apr 22, 2008 robert palmer know by now video from his 1994 album honey.
Ebsco e books provides access to over 9,000 book titles in this collection. Robert palmer was born in little rock, arkansas in 1945, and graduated from the university of arkansas at little rock in 1964. 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. 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. The third disc also features milk cows calf blues, palmers contribution to the 2001 robert johnson tribute album hellhound on my trail, and life in detail, a relative obscurity from the. 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. His first hit was a version of allen toussaints sneakin sally through the alley on the album of the same name, which also found palmer collaborating with. Robert palmer was the new york timess first fulltime rock writer and chief pop critic 19761988 and has been a contributing editor at rolling stone since the early seventies. Robert palmer know by now video from his 1994 album honey.
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Clearly described are the blues roots in tribal african music through to the. About robert palmer englishman palmer came off like some sort of nattily attired blueeyed soul man, nonchalant and oblivious to anything that is going on around him except the music. Published 1982 by penguin books in harmondsworth, middlesex, england, new york, n. 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. In his liner notes, palmer cites as inspirations an invitation to participate in a robert johnson tribute album and the offer to provide the soundtrack to a film set in the deep south in the 1940s and 50s. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of umc universal music catalogue. Published in 1981, this book put palmer in the esteemed company of g.
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The prolific author of more than one hundred books, diana palmer got her start as a newspaper reporter. Robert palmer weaves not only the raw history of the delta blues the who, what, when, where and why of the blues but. He is best known for his books, including deep blues. 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. Robert palmer is best known for books he authored such as deep blues, his music. June 19, 1945 november 20, 1997 was an american writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. In this extraordinary musical and social history, robert palmer traces the odyssey of the blues from its rural beginnings, to. 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. You are in my system dominique blanc francard, jack. Robert palmer collected 3cd set superdeluxeedition. Most of the book is the result of interviews with blues musicians and others who worked with them.
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