The classic blues track “Statesboro Blues” was originally written by Blind Willie McTell in 1928. Taj Mahal recorded his adaptation of the song in 1968. His version inspired the Allman Brothers Band to record their version which is ranked number nine on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.” At “Skyville Live” we were lucky enough to have Taj Mahal, Gregg Allman and Chris Stapleton perform this stunning once-in-a-lifetime version of the classic song!.
Skyville Live features live performances by some of the world’s greatest artists spanning generations and musical genres. Each episode is recorded with full HD video in front of an intimate studio audience in Nashville, Tennessee and live-streamed around the world. Some of the biggest names in music today have appeared on the program since its debut in January 2015, including Kris Kristofferson, Gregg Allman, Gladys Knight, Lady Antebellum, Chris Stapleton, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris, Little Big Town, Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, Martina McBride, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle and more. Artists of this caliber are the heart and soul of Skyville Live. Backed by The SVL AllStars, an incredible band that features some of the world’s most talented and legendary musicians, every artist comes away from Skyville Live with memories of an experience unlike any other. In this relaxed atmosphere, unexpected and inspired musical pairings can and do happen.
“Walkin’ Blues” is a blues standard written and recorded by American Delta blues musician Son House in 1930. Although unissued at the time, it was part of House’s repertoire and other musicians, including Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters, adapted the song and recorded their own versions.
Taj Mahal with “Walkin’ Blues” from his 2015 appearance on Skyville Live.
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