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scipan

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Sat Aug 23, 2025, 01:33 AM Saturday

Mississippi John Hurt: I shall not be moved

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Wonderful protest song. Old and timeless. Blacks have a lot of experience with where we are right now.
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Mississippi John Hurt: I shall not be moved (Original Post) scipan Saturday OP
This man was one of the wellsprings of American Music (caps intentional) The Polack MSgt Saturday #1
And thank you! (again) - -(nt)- stopdiggin Saturday #2

The Polack MSgt

(13,639 posts)
1. This man was one of the wellsprings of American Music (caps intentional)
Sat Aug 23, 2025, 02:09 AM
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An inspirational artist that doesn't seem to get the attention & respect that other musicians like Robert Johnson, Merle Travis, Bukka White or Hank Williams do. Even though he absolutely belongs in that pantheon.

John Hurt was a foundational talent - He helped steer the course of the music that became our nation's songbook.

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