Adam Gussow, "Crossroads Blues" (2010)

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This is the debut music video from Adam Gussow, one-man band from Oxford, Mississippi. Filmed at a crossroads somewhere near Clarksdale, MS.
All instruments played live in real time by Gussow. No overdubs or other musicians.
Purchase this song or iTunes and Amazon as part of an album called KICK AND STOMP, a one-man project.
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Bryan W. Ward of the Tone Room co-produced this song; he also filmed and produced this video. Big thanks to David, Bryan, and The Tone Room!
Note: all necessary licenses have been obtained from rightsholders. No dangerous or illegal acts were engaged in during the production of this video. (The railroad tracks are no longer in use and the public road was closed for the duration of filming.)
Note: Sterling Magee, referenced in this version of the song, is the legendary "Mister Satan" of Harlem, Gussow's longtime musical partner in the duo Satan and Adam.
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@codybuffoord3172 3 года назад

This changed every single thing I've ever thought about harmonica, an I been playing the blues over 20 yeara

@Modernbluesharmonica 2 года назад

I'm intrigued by your comment. How do you mean?

@codybuffoord3172 2 года назад

@@Modernbluesharmonica for starters, the fact that this song, from the original to hundreds of versions, from dead on note for note copies, to basically just concepts that borrow only the lyrics or the idea of what they are supposed to mean, it has always invoked but one emotion in me, to some extent the same emotion that most blues songs in general do; a sense of being indentured. To the "devil" ( real or metaphorically) to a person, or to a time clock. This version, your version, invokes the opposite, a sense of freedom from being indentured. I've enjoyed harmonica as a stand alone or accompanying instrument plenty but seldom has it moved me quite as much as say, a guitar, yours and Jason Ricci have sure, sonny terry, little Walter etc, but this more than invoke an emotion, this version, stripped down and raw as it is, challenged my concept of an entire genre of music. So that said, it made me view the harmonica as a symbol of freedom, not just a tool of the oppressed, and for whatever it's worth, I thank you.

@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726 2 года назад

@@codybuffoord3172 : That's an exceptionally nice comment. I couldn't have put it better: "a sense of freedom from being indentured." That's absolutely right, and I'm so glad that came through. When I recorded this album, I was one year into my one-man-band odyssey, and I was galvanized by what felt like a creative rebirth, and kind of energetic explosion. My model, of course, was Mr. Satan (Sterling Magee), the musician I'd played with for many years. I'd been right by his side when he added a second hi-hat cymbal in 1987; I watched him transform himself from a brilliant guitarist/singer into somebody who was also a brilliant percussionist. My version of this song was powered by my sense that the "crossroads" I was at was a creative crossroads: it wasn't about selling my soul, but about accessing the explosive energies buried within my soul and letting them transform me. That's the spirit in which I invoke Magee in this song: "I'm standing at the crossroads...I hope he waves to [or stops for] me." I'm basically invoking him as a helper; as my muse. The energy you so aptly named, in other words, is NOT the doom-laden sense of being haunted that many people connect with Johnson's version of the song, but a sense of explosive creative transformation: a hope of being sanctified or annointed in that way. All of this came together in the studio; it's palpable in the recording. You got it exactly right.

@jerrycohencohen8901 2 года назад

Your the reason I keep trying to play.

@thomasbrown8468 2 года назад

The only instrument with the full range of human emotions 👁

@1cip255 2 года назад

if your a blues fan … this is “a thing of beauty” :-)

@bsg75husker Год назад

i think if you have any feeling for music at all, this has to get ya ;) He's amazing

@marcuscicero9587 Год назад

oh yeah

@blackhorse11thACR 4 года назад

Who would put a dislike on this amazing blues harmonica musician. Must be awfully jealous. Adam is a brilliant artist. He also gives much of himself in free lessons for the rest of us. In these times someone like Adam is a blessing and appreciated.

@blackhorse11thACR 4 года назад

@@paulcook68 again you can't play and are jealous bonzo.

@blackhorse11thACR 4 года назад

@@paulcook68 sad mentality from a schnook

@michaelschaefer9535 4 года назад

I miss Adam from NYC. He tried to teach me but I was a terrible student. Kept it up tho and I took what he taught me to heart and eventually...Never be as good as him. But who is?

@markieproductions22 3 года назад

Blackhorse 11th ACR Indeed!

@brya6894 3 года назад

I get pumped up in four courners Farmington nm

@geoffreypiltz271 2 года назад

Blues harmonica doesn't get any better than this.

@BBQDad463 Год назад

At 70 years of age and having been steeped in the Blues and Dixieland Jazz since birth, I must say that this was truly outstanding. Thank You, Sir!

@user-xh8vv6ko7n 9 месяцев назад

Wow

@sylviogoguen3760 8 месяцев назад

I only have one problem with this video.He has a truck but he's trying to hitch a ride ????

@BBQDad463 8 месяцев назад

@@sylviogoguen3760 You raise a good issue. I guess it is just a video made to entertain. If it had been promoted as a documentary... well,,,

@yannickramouillet3742 5 лет назад

I have just an horrible gastroenteritis and boom that fucking Adam gussow's song appears from nowhere . The blues healed me

@johnallison9174 10 месяцев назад

This stirs my old soul .... best ever music track I have heard in my 69 years ... I have no musical talent whatsoever, but it gets me stomping and head shaking every time I hear it.

@jquery2774 2 года назад

Even all these these years later this is still a great song.

@sveca9950 5 лет назад

The sound of a harp is amazing.

@leckertiabell7408 3 года назад

Whew Robert Johnson, the father of Rock and roll and blues. A beautiful tribute

@BoutTime73 4 месяца назад

All I can say is “played the shit out of this!!”

@curryblackwell1769 6 месяцев назад

Still one of the best harmonica….& pure music scores I’ve ever heard…genius

@zebedeezimminy Год назад

Adam I have listened to you for fifteen years and never knew you could sing like this! Wow!! This is really the whole deal. Beautifully done and a masterclass in blues.

@chrisezelle Год назад

👍🏼❤️

@LuckLampLicker 10 лет назад

After nearly 90 years, this tune still sounds freakin amazing

@matthewpagan4644 5 лет назад

LuckLampLicker what r u talking about

@lecturedelabible7217 4 года назад

He's talking about something like that, I bet : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yd60nI4sa9A.html

@rickymcguire6993 4 года назад

Cross roads legend or is it ? So so many well known artist sing the song and so many of them say it's true legba

@mns8732 3 года назад

That's not the song; cream said they took words of crossroads and the time of another song and combined them. Nowhere ninety years but who cares, R Johnson might be proud.

@mns8732 3 года назад

We can only imagine the pain and try to enter the realm. Almost impossible. Only play with head bowed hat in hand.

@SandroMassarani 8 лет назад

This man is a virtuoso. Amazing rendition of a timeless classic.

@Modernbluesharmonica 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@johnjacobs3300 7 лет назад

&hmm

@captyoss 7 лет назад

d'accordissimo

@flamethrowingnun6007 7 лет назад

Very cool...Woulda like to see you wearing a mississipi string tie!

@paolospade8063 7 лет назад

Sandro Massarani

@soufianbrom1049 2 года назад

Nothing to say......just a pure art ❤⚡⚡🧢🧢💥

@prairiestrong1106 Год назад

Dec 26. 2022. Can’t get enough of this tune. It’s soooo damn good!!

@nerenahd 7 лет назад

I can watch Adam playing all day long and forget about everything😆

@petergardner3963 10 лет назад

I never stop watching this video - I keep coming back for ages now … it is perfect !

@johnfreitas3019 4 года назад

Me too man, you said it all.

@eddyengland5398 4 года назад

10 years on, and he is still going strong. Great stuff

@jean-noelbailly6557 11 месяцев назад

Une voix éraillée juste ce qu'il faut, un jeu d'harmonica de folie, un rythme qui pousse terriblement l'auditeur à l'accompagner des pieds ou des mains, les battements du cœur qui grimpent, les presque 6mn de ce morceau passent à toute allure, on en redemande. Merci pour ce partage ... Yep !!!

@carlgrimsley7019 7 лет назад

It is hard to believe that this beautiful music is created on such a small instrument. This guy is truly a genius u

@christopherlackey4953 3 года назад

Those harps are crazy addictive.

@johnpatterson2061 2 года назад

for sure

@jpmosnier5937 2 года назад

Adam's singing is surely part of it too

@Penandroll 7 лет назад

sir..that was a kick ass performance!.

@MARKIEBANUNCE 5 лет назад

FUCKING A!!!!!

@sdxn8117 3 года назад

Best harp I've ever heard, including my heros Paul Butterfield and Charlie Musselwhite. I'm 69 how come I've never heard of you...just wrong. Great job!!

@deltabluez3830 2 года назад

Holy F**k, thats is the best blues harp i have ever heard. WOW!

@mic115849 2 года назад

Having blastin harp for 55 years, this guy rocks the house! Keep going, guess I'll steal the show kid!

@patrickkoh1056 8 лет назад

this is a man who lives for and by music, he rocks!

@MrWomax 6 лет назад

patrick Koh he mostly bluses muaha... ok I'm outta here.

@jasondavis3824 5 лет назад

I would to drive to Mississippi to meet and play a little

@jasondavis3824 5 лет назад

Adam your my favorite harp player

@tomatoes3 2 года назад

Don't know how many times I've heard this now, but it's always fresh . Probably the best version there has been .

@davefajer2127 5 лет назад

True Down-home Americana right here! The sound of the “Soul of America”

@erussmit4868 9 месяцев назад

This song took me far from reality , but back now 😂... beautiful. listening for 2nd time now

@victorsia1434 3 года назад

Never much of a harmonica blues fan,but Adam Gussow rocks it!

@HoofHearted6 10 месяцев назад

Brought a tear to my eye. Beautifully done. Amazing!

@hoshi7942 5 лет назад

Everything in this video is so cool. I love his whole vibe from the retro truck to the raw skill on the harp!

@mic115849 2 года назад

The retro truck is probably all he could afford. And anyone critiquing this man is a idiot! Keep your mouth shut!

@stevensandness6555 2 года назад

I also love the background. It's not my home state, but it really brings a feeling of home to a person.

@gasjebasje99 6 лет назад

I've listened to 3 versions of this song, and this one personally is my favorite. The original version has a classic charm to it that you can only hear in songs of that era, and the version by Clapton is very well performed and easy to get into, but I like how this version does a great job at being a modern tune and still have that 'rocking chair on porch' kind of sound to it.

@TheKhaine101 Год назад

I really love this version of this song and loved the harmonica playing. Give a whole new style and feel.

@mini-bandbycunningham482 5 лет назад

Nice riffing man! Got my blues fix for the day. Thank you...

@toddboswell9397 2 года назад

Tonight was 400th time watching from the woodshed . Thanks Adam and Mr. Satan.

@harleydavison4526 7 лет назад

dang this guy is good!

@yodawok 5 лет назад

Just watched "Satan and Adam" on Netflix (must watch for blues lovers)... Wow... blown away... Thank you for getting it done!!

@ralphturnbull916 4 года назад

Man i is totaly blown tankflyralph @outlook.com. watford england

@ralphturnbull916 4 года назад

Great sound

@michaelschaefer9535 4 года назад

Met them in NYC back in the late 80s early 90s. Best street buskers I ever saw.

@rickeydenler4272 3 года назад

One of the best if not the best blues harmonica players on the planet I love it

@user-xh8vv6ko7n 9 месяцев назад

Wow what an amazing artist.

@Modernbluesharmonica 11 лет назад

I'm playing a Hohner Marine Band, key of D. I'm playing it cross harp (second position) in the key of A.

@danielfaller5617 4 года назад

Except that actualy youre really killin' it.

@hetjamesfield4473 4 года назад

Adam... I know that Crossroads.. I know that two spooky trees very very well. Trust me. They are there for a reason. I have to go back there asap.. I will just say to you that, this is THE REAL Crossroads. It happend here... I have one question Adam. I know who told and showed me, but please, how did you find out about it? And have you tryed it? If not, well, then DONT! Please trust me, it is not good.

@hetjamesfield4473 4 года назад

Was back there... Nothing happent. Yet. But it Will. Btw, i Will tell just that ... This Is not the only place, there are 4 or 5 more.... I Will get back Here when..... 👋👋

@ArtofDreaming1 4 года назад

many thanks but more so you knock this song out of the park. Second I hear it thats where I go. never get tired of it.

@drdave5150 4 года назад

This is fantastic

@piercedarrow57 6 лет назад

This just Blew Me Away!!!!! BRILLIANT!!!! Damn...you can PLAY that harp!!!! Well done!!!

@chriskurz6982 2 года назад

Can't keep my feet still!!! Best Jam ever!!! That's a one of a billion!!! Thank you so much!!!!🙏🙏🙏

@allenclark338 2 года назад

Gets better every time I hear it.

@jaycollins1034 9 лет назад

I can relate. I been playing the hell out of a saxophone since I've been 12, but didn't start singing till I turned 30. I'm 46 now and people say I sing pretty well. Anybody who hates on your voice should realize something: Any musician who can learn to play an instrument well, will also eventually be able to sing well, it's only a matter of time and work. It's already in your body and your ear. Thanks for the harmonica lesson!

@Modernbluesharmonica 9 лет назад

Jay Collins : Thanks for getting it, and where I'm at.

@alphaO27 8 лет назад

+Adam Gussow I wish I could be in USA to meet you, or come to be in one of your shows, you have a very good technique and I learned a lot from you

@dantebondin4385 5 лет назад

Forever young!

@seejayjames 5 лет назад

@cannab al -- Marine Bands sound good but IMO are uncomfortable to play, there are metal edges that rub against the lips. Also they still use nails to hold it together......why....... PITA to take apart if you need to adjust the reeds. Special 20s are pretty much all I play now., though I have some Lee Oskar and Seydels that are nice too (they make some lower ones that Hohner doesn't). Got a ton of Special 20s and they have never disappointed. If you're serious, don't get the cheaper ones.

@frankanalla55 Год назад

This is great piece of blues. I hear you Robert Johnson!!

@Durin_Son 5 лет назад

Its the year 2059 and I'm still playing this on a loop.

@marceloblues 5 лет назад

what a great timing , and a great everything, thank you !

@terrygunderson5681 8 лет назад

hey boss... in 1986 there was a movie called "crossroads"... this here be classified as "Mississippi Delta Blues" and oh you do a mighty fine job of it.

@RomVlad 7 лет назад

I forgot about that movie until you mentioned it. Ralph Machio if I remember right..

@gregdavid853 6 лет назад

Terry Gunderson my favorite movie.

@acrosticox 4 года назад

The original music of the film is curated by Ry Cooder, who composes the song Feelin 'Bad Blues, arranges and performs Cross roads by Robert Johnson, writes and performs with Joe Seneca the song Willie Brown Blues, and with Steve Vai the songs Butler's Bag and Head Cuttin 'Duel (representing the final challenge in the film).

@llavallscrogg8653 3 года назад

That movie was Crossroads, the story about Robert Johnson and it's a great movie

@clovis4891 3 года назад

one of my favorite movies because of the music. love it. that's why I started playing harmonica.

@thgorobets 9 лет назад

Thank you, Adam, that's so great and inspiring!

@Simonmontfortcloud 3 года назад

This is awesome, I have to keep replaying it...thanks so much!

@chriswirges5202 Год назад

This is so perfect, so completely awesome. It doesn't get any better than that ❤️

@markdimarziomusic Год назад

Just so cool ! You rock big time Adam ! 👏 👏 👏

@herivas7618 6 лет назад

Simplesmente fantástico. Maravilhoso A tempo não escutava uma harmônica tão vigorosa, pulsante e cheia de personalidade pra dizer pouco, como essa. Parabéns.

@martharousse5707 4 года назад

It is sooo good to hear this man again can't get enough of him blessings to you

@charlesklein2228 3 года назад

This is damned brilliant! Fantastic performance and video. Loved every second of it!

@moogybannahilstopaflingon6803 7 лет назад

Really, really wicked! Just blown away!It's so amazing to see someone who is so good at doing something!Thank you for sharing and please continue!

@contrafax 7 лет назад

LOVELY, I really enjoyed this version.

@donolinger6904 5 лет назад

- You badass ! I had to listen a few more times. It's great.

@douglascarrier2938 4 года назад

Love this cut of crossroads man..... just too cool !!!!

@drackoarchy 9 лет назад

just amazing

@The_Blood_Orange 10 лет назад

PHENOM!! What an inspiration.

@juliehovar5488 3 года назад

What a great way to start my day. So glad to find you!!!

@laskartrece Год назад

Beautiful!! Well done master!

@Modernbluesharmonica 11 лет назад

It's on iTunes and Amazon mp3s. The album is called KICK AND STOMP, by Adam Gussow.

@tomas11155 10 лет назад

I listen to this almost everyday... amazing skills, beautiful sound and nice feelings... I just love it

@davidholiday4494 3 года назад

absolutely wonderful

@Len_Carson 3 года назад

Love coming back to this rendition. Hats off to you Mr.Gussow..

@Modernbluesharmonica 3 года назад

Thanks!

@KennethKapasi 10 лет назад

Great work my man.

@h.farhad6176 6 лет назад

Simply an awesome track. Thank you kindly for uploading the track. Be Blessed. Amen.

@southamericanredneck9471 5 лет назад

Espectacular rendition of an old favorite!!!

@paulmccarthy6081 2 года назад

Simply beautiful. Much love

@jackhyde5457 8 лет назад

Man I'm loving it!!!!! Greatest music I heard in a long time. This man is heart and soul!!!

@xldh44 10 лет назад

Bravo Adam, bravo!!

@jean-pierredelorraine6161 3 года назад

Awesome. This is soul music that goes deep down into the core of your beingness. Thank you :-)

@fabricechauveau8441 4 года назад

This video is so awesome !!!!!! I love that sound !

@3deltadave 10 лет назад

it's a masterpiece Adam. You totally psyched me to to go jam for a few hrs!!! Love the octaves in there too!

@JoachimHeistinger 10 лет назад

How do I stop shaking my head now???

@ZDEVIL74 9 лет назад

Oh yessss!!! :) And i want to take my guitar to join them too. :)

@60viking 5 лет назад

Ha I know!

@lightninglj 5 лет назад

Boy don chu stop Shakin ya head nah. These boys is American Heroes I'll tell you h'wat *Spits tobacco* *Downs moonshine* *Continues rocking in rocking chair*

@lisabiddle80 5 лет назад

I-

@oliverpetter1929 4 года назад

Do d do

@sandralvalenzuela5099 3 года назад

One of the best videos I've seen in my life. Period.

@gileso8475 4 года назад

Blown away. Fantastic.

@ristorajala7756 3 года назад

Thank you for giving us this piece blues art. I felt so good after hearing this. Breath taking skill and talent. I also dig your taeching clips.

@GuitarSongsMasters 8 лет назад

WOW! Great track and great harmonica sound!

@kenziekeough2851 Год назад

Great song and you do a perfect go at it. Pure Blues

@1621billw Год назад

Thanks for sharing this clip. It's sensational!

@ShariHaley 10 лет назад

That was Totally AWESOME!! You can Rock that Harp my friend!!

@1marymusica7 8 лет назад

Wow, that´s very cool! I like the way as you play the harp and the drum at the same time.

@bloggalot4718 2 года назад

I never tire of listening to this.

@steevesr 5 лет назад

Excellent Adam !!!👍👍👍

@richardsherwin3259 7 лет назад

Awesome! I've always loved your videos on instruction and the time you give with them to us mere mortals. I'm off to iTunes to buy this album! All the best

@jasonvarn368 7 лет назад

THIS IS TALENT at it's EPIC EXTREME AMAZING BEST DISPLAY I HAVE SEEN YET TO DATE!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH ADAM GUSSOW LOVE YOU BRO and EVERYTHING YOUR DOING ON THIS PLANET IT'S INCREDIBLE AND YOUR AWESOME MAN!!!! I APPRECIATE YOU AND EVERYTHING YOU DO!!!!

@mikhailyakunkinakaslowmick1171 2 года назад

Simply Fantastic!

@TWhat-wq7to 3 года назад

Ive been learning to play from his lessons then I stumble across this. He has great character and seeing him ripping that beautiful truck and I like him even more!

@robinsonbonato3944 4 года назад

O verdadeiro Blues. Muito bom!!

@jonathanpalmer3587 Год назад

Just caught this older number now in August’22. May be my favorite A. Gussow video ever. That was so much fun and you were playing great. Really glad I found this. You have helped my playing tremendously. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talent. You’re the best.

@Len_Carson 2 года назад

Wishing you a very happy birthday Adam.. Thankyou for your tireless energy and keeping the music alive 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶