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Eric Bibb — Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down
Album: Mali to Memphis
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Released: 1999
Length: 6:46
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You might slip, you might slide, you might
Stumble and fall by the road side
But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around

Walk with the rich, walk with the poor
Learn from everyone, that's what life is for
And don't you let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around

Well I might say things that sound strange to you

And I might preach the gospel, I believe it's true
I won't let nobody drag my spirit down
Yes, I'm walking up to heaven
Won't let nobody turn me around

You might slip, you might slide, you might
Stumble and fall by the road side
But don't you ever let nobody drag your spirit down
Remember you're walking up to heaven
Don't let nobody turn you around
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pretty cool ~ thanks RP
Posted 3 months ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 nelamvr6 wrote:

If I never hear this again it won't hurt my feelings. 



And if you never post again the feeling is likewise 
Posted 6 months ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
If I never hear this again it won't hurt my feelings. 
Posted 11 months ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
 k3rmit wrote:

Blues harp wins an automatic 8.
+1 for atypical beat.




I Agree!  GREAT TUNE!!  I never heard of him before this, Thanx RP!     
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
This is great! Does anybody know if this guy has ever worked with Harry Manx? Would be very curious about what they'd come up with. 
Thanks for playing :)
Posted 2 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:

Thanks Putumayo for all the great compilations you have put together. Thanks to Starbucks for putting this collection on the counter.



thank you rp for feeding it to my ears n brian
Posted 2 years ago by B4D3neaker3    [ Reply ]
 ecojot wrote:
... just the right amount of notes ...
 
By weight or by volume?
Posted 4 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
His timing is brilliant and he plays just the right amount of notes - not too few nor too many. 
Posted 4 years ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
Saw him in France some years ago Back stage he was selling cds A one man show Kind humble guy
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
Blues harp wins an automatic 8.
+1 for atypical beat.
Posted 5 years ago by k3rmit    [ Reply ]
Thanks Putumayo for all the great compilations you have put together. Thanks to Starbucks for putting this collection on the counter.
Posted 5 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Great
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
Down powerful blues and beautiful at the same time.  Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago.{#Dance}
Posted 6 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
wow. kinda got locomotive power. 
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 Kokoloco53 wrote:
Cool, don't think I've ever heard Eric Bibb on this station. I've been a big fan for a long time. Thanks RP. Our local arts presenters have presented Eric in concert 3 times over the past 20 years and his acoustic solo show is awesome. His daddy, Leon used to play a bit with Bob Dylan.

 
Definitely agree, if you get a chance to see him live, go. He puts on a great show.
Posted 6 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
wow, what a lyrics
Posted 7 years ago by michel_zws    [ Reply ]
Cool, don't think I've ever heard Eric Bibb on this station. I've been a big fan for a long time. Thanks RP. Our local arts presenters have presented Eric in concert 3 times over the past 20 years and his acoustic solo show is awesome. His daddy, Leon used to play a bit with Bob Dylan.
Posted 7 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
great song to start the day with imo, Thank you NeilBlanchard!
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This song is ageless, I think.

It's been 11+ years since I uploaded it. It got accepted immediately, without having to go to LRC, as I remember it. I miss the LRC and uploading songs, actually.
Posted 7 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:

I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult.

 
The original comment was intended as a compliment. EB is a hell of a showman, a consumate performer and an interesting bloke.
He has just not written that track which will be played 100 years from now, but I still have hope.
(That he will, not that I will be there). 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
More Mr Bibb, saw him at Byron Bay Blues fest 15 years ago,  he was awesome, followed by Keb Moe, it was a good afternoon.

 Image result for eric bibb byron bay
Posted 8 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
This entire album is great!
Posted 8 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Great meaning 
Posted 8 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Like it !!!!
Posted 8 years ago by musman    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Love this,....another new artist in my playlist thanks to RP.   Two funerals this week....I needed this.
Posted 9 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
This entire album is pretty good to have around..
Posted 9 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 trevc wrote:
If you ever get a chance, go and see Eric. He is a brilliant live performer. Witty too.

 
He is awesome and he sings the HAPPY BLUES.  Need to hear the CAPE.
Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
If you ever get a chance, go and see Eric. He is a brilliant live performer. Witty too.
Posted 9 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
Very, Very Nice
Posted 9 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]
Good gawd - cool groove!
Posted 9 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
Good stuff
Posted 10 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm with the consensus here - what a wonderful, empowering, encouraging song for the downtrodden and despairing!  I love this whole set - very positive and possible. (Well, except for walking between raindrops, especially if you live in Seattle.) {#Lol}{#Sunny}

 


Posted 10 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:
Eric...The Real Deal....{#Dance}

 
..... yer not wrong :))
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Very Chris Thomas King-ish / O Brother-ish.

The Moj liketh muchly! 
Posted 10 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
Has a Keb' Mo vibe to it.  Really good.

 
Was vaguely thinking this, based on my limited exposure to Keb Mo. Love the syncopated clip-clopping beat. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

*sigh* Picks up socks at arms length and hands them back. *carries on listening*

 
{#Lol}
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Eric...The Real Deal....{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Very nice ! I have to rate this song with 8-9!!

 
Don't quite know why either- but I'd say its a 9 fo' sure. Earthy, simple, swingin, heartfelt.


Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Very nice ! I have to rate this song with 8-9!!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Eric is great, just discovered him recently. His recent Deeper in the Well is excellent. Why not play more, he has plenty of albums with different styles. Would make a change from U2 etc. 
Posted 11 years ago by BazH    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Eric is not brilliant at anything, but he's really good at nearly everything
 
I'm not sure if that's a compliment or an insult.
Posted 11 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Luv the Bibbster!
Posted 11 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Eric is not brilliant at anything, but he's really good at nearly everything
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
somebody been listenin' to Ali Farka Tourre.
very cool! 
Posted 11 years ago by creekgirl    [ Reply ]
The Blues is an ultra-conservative form of music.  Discuss among yourselves.  {#Group-hug}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I have no idea why - I like this !!
Posted 12 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
"They call me MISTER Bibb!"
 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Liking it...
Posted 12 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Go and see him live, he's a christian man, and really good, if he has his band he's very good. I saw him at Bishopstock many moons ago, with his Swedish friends and that flicked the lights on for me. Really good. Good Stuff was the CD of that time, I still play it often, many of the songs on that album are in the live repertoire.
Posted 12 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
I think this version is *only* available on the Mali To Memphis CD.  This arrangement is sublime...

My upload!  {#Angel}

Neil
Posted 12 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 drcrnp wrote:
Don't let nobody turn you 'round

The man just knocks my socks off 
 
*sigh* Picks up socks at arms length and hands them back. *carries on listening*
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
some subdued dobro for good measure
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]

Good Blues... Bare bones, start out feeling low and soon...spirits lift...
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Just like many of the great blues folks who paved his path.....Eric is making all his money in Europe.
We're liking "POP" too much over here.
Posted 12 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
just realised my foot was tapping, and it made me look up and check this song - yes, I like it, the Blues always gets me like that! Great words to this song too, make it the motto for today..... {#Motor}
Posted 12 years ago by suesblues    [ Reply ]
Easily 8ish.....(harmonica)

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
The Blues give me the blues.
Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Gospel Blues, I reckon you'd call this. Love the harmonica - wah, wah, wah! Great back to basics 12-bar - 8 from the toe-tappin' Nottingham jury.
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
We saw Eric at a local theater last year. A superb evening, good voice and tales from the road. Worth seeking out IMO.
Posted 13 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]
I like this music. Never heard of him.
Posted 13 years ago by emmidad    [ Reply ]
How have I never heard of Eric Bibb before this? Why has everyone been hiding him from me?
Posted 13 years ago by adroc    [ Reply ]
Has a Keb' Mo vibe to it.  Really good.
Posted 13 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
really great stuff
Posted 13 years ago by Magellan18    [ Reply ]
Don't let nobody turn you 'round

The man just knocks my socks off 
Posted 13 years ago by drcrnp    [ Reply ]
We saw Eric Bibb at Jazz in Marciac last year. Dragged my spirit up by the socks! 
Posted 13 years ago by perryandcaro    [ Reply ]
This is a magnificent song .
Posted 13 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
I got a fever, and the only prescription... is more harmonica {#Cool}
Posted 13 years ago by RobMartin    [ Reply ]
I'm with the consensus here - what a wonderful, empowering, encouraging song for the downtrodden and despairing!  I love this whole set - very positive and possible. (Well, except for walking between raindrops, especially if you live in Seattle.) {#Lol}{#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
It's not avail as a single on iTunes? Great song!
Posted 13 years ago by GNetKa    [ Reply ]
 posworld wrote:
This is cool. Really hits the right feel.
 
Channeling Solomon Burke, Fairfield Four, Blind Boys, Taj Mahal. Dig it.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Eric Bibb is super!
Posted 14 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
This Putumayo collection is first rate.  I listen to it all the time.  What a strange trip it's been from Mali to Memphis.
Posted 14 years ago by JamesB    [ Reply ]
Nice work on the gob iron !!
Posted 14 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Nice!
 
Indeedy!
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
 mwsteele79 wrote:
2.... 1 :(
 

You're dragging my spirit down.....
8——9
:)
Posted 14 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Amen!
Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
yeah, yeah, yeah, just right on a sat afternoon. thanks RP.
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]

Eric Bibb 4 by ~JesseWray
Jesse Wray-McCann  ©2008-2010 ~JesseWray

A totally unmodified photo.
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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This is cool. Really hits the right feel.
Posted 14 years ago by posworld    [ Reply ]
If you get the chance, go and see this man in the live flesh, cos he is sooooo good.
I've seen him twice now, he's so chilled, and deeply religious, so if you like this, he's a great night.
Specially if Larry Crockett is on drums.

Posted 14 years ago by gumbo73039    [ Reply ]
 Dirktooth wrote:
A worthwhile song to hear, especially after a month of heartbreak. It's good to be reminded to keep my head up.
 
Seven months later, I hope things are looking up for you, Dirktooth.

Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
nice, I thought this was Keb Mo' at first.
Posted 14 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
 bobringer wrote:

You're telling me... My girlfriend was just in here trying to talk to me about something and all I could think about was this coming out of my speakers.
 

Just wanted to be the first to congratulate you on your impending nuptials and the new 4 door Lexus to accomodate the new bundle of joy the stork is bringing your way.

Posted 14 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Hi,

I just found out the name of Eric Bibb's own album with a live version of this song is on it: "Painting Signs".

"Painting Signs" is Eric's third studio album. Recorded mostly in Tonezone Studios, Kent, England, this album features several new compositions by Eric, as well as tracks written by some of the major influences in American roots music - Rev. Gary Davis, Pop Staples & Jimi Hendrix.


On this album, Eric is joined by bass player/producer Dave Bronze, keyboard player Janne Petersson and Henry Spinetti on the drum stool. Old friends Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir provide wonderful backing vocals. The album also includes a live reworking of "Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down" featuring Eric duetting with the legendary Wilson Pickett.



Neil


Posted 15 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]

this has been the best you played most of this afternoon. {#Whistle}


Posted 15 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
One of the all time greats.
Posted 15 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
Happy to have RP now! Thanks for this music!

Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
A worthwhile song to hear, especially after a month of heartbreak. It's good to be reminded to keep my head up.
Posted 15 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]
goin to jazzfest, this is SO my song for the trip!!!
Posted 15 years ago by dharma_kid    [ Reply ]
just a stone groove
Posted 15 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
 glydev wrote:
This is tremendous......
 
You're telling me... My girlfriend was just in here trying to talk to me about something and all I could think about was this coming out of my speakers.
Posted 15 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
This is tremendous......
Posted 15 years ago by glydev    [ Reply ]
Authentic bluesman right here!
Thank you for visiting Bellingen, NSW, Australia!
We love you, and your art!

Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Can Bill pick 'em or what?
Posted 15 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
Eric Bibb is a very nice new acquaintance - thx again, RP!
Posted 15 years ago by Karmala    [ Reply ]
One little bridge between two sounds points{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by fantomas    [ Reply ]
MMMMMUUUUUUTE....
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Harmonica sounds like Phil Wiggins...anyone know who it is?

LOVE the real thing......this is great!
Posted 15 years ago by aarrgho    [ Reply ]
cool
Posted 15 years ago by lucadelli    [ Reply ]
WOW! Never heard of him til now.. gonna have to find some more of his music...
Posted 15 years ago by gonzafr    [ Reply ]
Smooth and EXACTLY what I needed!  {#Roflol}
Posted 15 years ago by moonchildsce    [ Reply ]
 mwsteele79 wrote:
Repetitive and annoying.
 
repetitive, duh?  that's the blues form by definition...  and annoying?  I don't get it.
If you don't like the blues, I can understand "annoying"  ...just let the song be, dude.

Posted 15 years ago by red_right    [ Reply ]
2.... 1 :(
Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
Good stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Solid.  {#Music}
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Repetitive and annoying.
Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by bb_bubbab    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
Thought it appropriate to add a comment on this song at this date at this time.
Posted 16 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Wow. This is very very enjoyable. Thanks RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Carissa    [ Reply ]
Hell yeah, give me the goddam blues; check out free downloads of trad blues songs from the musicmaker label at (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
Would never have heard this if not for RP. Wow. Another iTunes "must buy". Bill, you're killing me.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Eric Bibb USA, UK, and Europe tour dates on www.ericbibb.com
Posted 16 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
love the rhythm to this song
Posted 16 years ago by uwnav    [ Reply ]
Loved the craftsmanship of this song. Just great work. Eric Bibb, I think I have a man crush on you.
Posted 16 years ago by youngj    [ Reply ]
There's a mind-blowing live version of this song with Eric, Wilson Pickett and Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir from the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. It's on Eric's Painting Signs album, a gem straight through. Watching the man is a spiritual experience, highly recommended.
Posted 16 years ago by ubersloan    [ Reply ]