Stones in My Passway
Robert Johnson
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I got stones in my passway And my road seem dark as night I got stones in my passway And my road seem dark as night I have pains in my hearts They have taken my appetite I have a bird to whistle And I have a bird to sing Have a bird to whistle And I have a bird to sing I got a woman that I'm loving Boy, but she don't mean a thing My enemies have betrayed me Have overtaken poor Bob at last My enemies have betrayed me Have overtaken poor Bob at last And here's one thing certainly They have stones all in my pass Now you trying to take my life And all my loving too You laid a passway for me Now what are you trying to do? I'm crying please Please let us be friends And when you hear me howling in my passway, rider Please open your door and let me in I got three legs to truck home Boys, please don't block my road I got three legs to truck home Boys, please don't block my road I've been feeling ashamed 'bout my rider Babe, I'm booked and I got to go
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Written by: Robert Leroy Johnson, ROBERT JOHNSON
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundRobert Johnson, the artist behind "Stones in My Passway," was a renowned American blues singer and songwriter. Often considered a master of the Mississippi Delta blues style, he influenced numerous musicians and continues to be revered for his guitar skill and emotive voice.
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Release Information"Stones in My Passway" was recorded in 1937. However, Johnson's premature death the next year meant the song wasn't commercially released until 1961 when it was included in the album "King of the Delta Blues Singers."
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrical content of "Stones in My Passway" is typical of blues music. It talks about hardship, despair, and struggle, even hinting at supernatural intervention.
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Unique Guitar TechniqueRobert Johnson's use of a slide guitar technique to achieve a specific sound, influenced the direction of Blues and many later musical genres. This technique is evident in "Stones in My Passway."
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InfluenceThe song, much like the rest of Robert Johnson's body of work, has informed the narrative and expressive potential of blues and popular music. Notably, bands like The Rolling Stones took inspiration from his work.
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Song Significance"Stones in My Passway" is significant as it is one of the only 29 recordings Johnson ever made, a detail that adds to the iconic status of this song.
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LegacyThis song forms part of the foundation of modern American music, creating the framework for genres like rock and roll, R&B, and hip hop. Johnson's influence, including songs like "Stones in My Passway," is recognized by institutions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Use in MediaThe song has been covered by countless musicians and used in media, from movies to commercials, extending its impact and ensuring its continued relevance today.
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Famous Cover VersionsMany famous artists have covered "Stones in My Passway", notably, Eric Clapton recorded it for his 2004 album "Me and Mr. Johnson," a tribute to Robert Johnson.
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Mysterious LifePart of the intrigue surrounding "Stones in my Passway" and Johnson's other songs lie in the mysteriousness of his life and death. Legend has it that he sold his soul to the devil in exchange for his exceptional talent, a myth that only enhances the song's allure.
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