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Lyr/Chords Req: Short'nin' Bread (Miss. John Hurt)

20 Feb 01 - 05:05 PM (#402442)
Subject: Shortnin Bread by John Hurt
From: GUEST

I just today heard this old song done by Mississippi John Hurt and really like his guitar work. Trouble is I can't figure it out. I am talent challanged. I need Mudcat help. Jeepman

Nothing racist about this request. I just like the old song and want to play it. J


20 Feb 01 - 10:58 PM (#402672)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Shortnin Bread by John Hurt
From: jeepman (inactive)

refresh


21 Feb 01 - 12:31 AM (#402713)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Shortnin Bread by John Hurt
From: SeanM

I'm not sure if this is the John Hurt version, but here is a previous thread with a couple of versions and links to more.

M


21 Feb 01 - 02:07 PM (#402971)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Shortnin Bread by John Hurt
From: Mark Clark

GUEST, I've found that, for me, the best way to approach Hurt's music is to understand his basic style and the standard licks he uses to construct each piece. Once you've done that, you'll be able to "see" his fingers with your ears. Learning new Hurt tunes will become much easier. You may not wind up with a note-perfect transscription but is that what you're really after?

      - Mark


24 May 15 - 04:52 PM (#3711500)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Short'nin' Bread (Miss. John Hurt)
From: GUEST,Guest2

Had a quick go using knowledge of lonesome valley, spike driver. Sorry about the quality. Tips/questions welcome. My youtube id is because88, so thats what I, ll reply with on youtube comments.

Apologies for writing, video - on a potato tablet

https://youtu.be/H8ntXbg1qpw


24 May 15 - 04:55 PM (#3711503)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Short'nin' Bread (Miss. John Hurt)
From: GUEST,g2

hyperlinked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8ntXbg1qpw