John the Revelator
Blind Willie Johnson
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Well who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator A book of the seven seals Tell me what's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator A book of the seven seals Now who art worthy, crucified and holy Bound up for some, Son of our God Daughter of Zion, Judea's Lion He redeemed us, Jesus bought us with His blood Now tell me who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator A book of the seven seals Well what's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator A book of the seven seals Well Moses to Moses, Watching the flock Saw the bush where they had to stop God told Moses pull off your shoes Out of the flock, a well a you I choose Now tell me who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator Who's that a writing? John The Revelator A book of the seven seals Well what's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator What's John a writing? Ask The Revelator A book of the seven seals
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"John the Revelator" is a traditional gospel blues song that was first recorded by the famous bluesman, Blind Willie Johnson, in 1930.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "John the Revelator" are from the Book of Revelation in the New Testament of the Bible, in which John of Patmos addresses the seven churches of Asia.
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MusiciansBlind Willie Johnson accompanies himself on this song with a slide guitar which adds to the track's iconic gospel-blues feel. His wife, Angeline Johnson, also provides vocal harmony.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has become a standard in the repertoires of various artists across different music genres, as its message resonates with audiences even today.
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Recording TechniquesJohnson’s recording arrangement of this song has only his raw, powerful voice and the rhythmic slashing of a slide on a single steel-string acoustic guitar.
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Styles VariationsAs a versatile song, "John the Revelator" has been performed in a variety of styles including traditional gospel, a cappella, blues, and rock.
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Original StyleBlind Willie Johnson's original rendition followed the call-and-response musical pattern which is traditional for spirituals and gospel songs.
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InductionIn 2011, Blind Willie Johnson’s original 1930 recording of "John the Revelator" was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.
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CoversIt's one of Johnson's most frequently covered songs, with versions by artists like Son House, Nick Cave, Tom Waits, The White Stripes, and Gov't Mule, among others.
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Legacy"John the Revelator" helped cement Blind Willie Johnson's place as one of the most influential gospel blues artists of all time, and its success helped to shape the course of 20th-century American music.
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Posthumous RecognitionBlind Willie Johnson had passed away in 1945, long before his song "John the Revelator" was recognized and appreciated by larger audiences.
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Album Release"John the Revelator" can be found on Blind Willie Johnson's 1990 album, “American Epic: The Best of Blind Willie Johnson."
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