Hard time’s is here
An ev’rywhere you go
Times are harder
Than th’ever been befo’
~Skip James – Hard Time Killing Floor BluesCoupling an oddball guitar tuning set against eerie, falsetto vocals, James’ early recordings could make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.
~Cub Koda (allmusic.com)
From Wikipedia:
| Birth name | Nehemiah Curtis James |
|---|---|
| Born | June 9, 1902 Bentonia, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | October 3, 1969 (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Delta blues |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, preacher |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1931 1964–1969 |
| Labels | Paramount, Vanguard,Biograph, Adelphi, Document, Snapper Music Group, Universe, Body & Soul, Yazoo, Genes |
Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James (June 9, 1902 – October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. Born in Bentonia, Mississippi, he died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.