album · May 3, 1967
The Immortal Mississippi John Hurt
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folkblues
This 1967 album captures Mississippi John Hurt at the peak of his second career, during the folk revival. It features a selection of his signature tunes, re-recorded with Hurt's characteristic gentle picking and warm vocals.
- This album was recorded in May 1967, just months before Hurt's death.
- It was released on Vanguard Records, a label known for its folk and blues artists.
- The album showcases Hurt's unique fingerpicking style, which influenced generations of guitarists.
Mississippi John Hurt was a country blues guitarist and singer from Avalon, Mississippi, who became a foundational figure in American folk music. Though he recorded in the late 1920s, he was rediscovered in the early 1960s and became a significant influence on the folk revival movement.
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