Reverend Gary Davis - "Shine On Me" video free download
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This video features Reverend Gary Davis' "Shine On Me" from the 2003 album "If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings" on Smithsonian Folkways.
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Comments
10 years ago
Nico Fournier
Reverend Gary Davis - "Shine On Me"13 years ago
buchananstreet
magnificent14 years ago
unclecharley
@dontdodrugzz1 haha yeah ok15 years ago
birdstuckinchimney
Lead Belly also did a version, his is very similar to blind Willies but in typical Lead Belly fasion he tells a story about the song as he sings it. All three of those guys were absolute masters at what they do, but for me, Blind Willie Johnson is the most powerful.15 years ago
pastoratet
Blind Willie Johnson recorded a powerful version of this song as well, their styles make a beautiful contrast I think.15 years ago
saullouis
Ill be darned. One of his Ive never heard before. Thanks.Related Videos
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