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 Cross Road Blues - Clarksdale MS Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 34° 11.685 W 090° 33.834
15S E 724478 N 3786433
The myth of the “crossroads” comes from Africa and some of its traditions brought to the U.S. and Mississippi with its slave population. The story goes that if you need something bad enough, you can make a deal with “Elegba”, or Satan.
Waymark Code: WMTW0H
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2017
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The myth of the “crossroads” comes from Africa and some of its traditions brought to the U.S. and Mississippi with its slave population. The story goes that if you need something bad enough, you can make a deal with “Elegba”, or Satan. You go to a crossroads at midnight and wait until he shows up. That’s when you sign your soul away and lose your chance at salvation in exchange for whatever gift it is you want or need. “I went to the crossroads, fell down on my knees,” said Johnson in the song “Cross Road Blues”. “I asked the Lord above for mercy, save poor Bob if you please.” Source: ( visit link)
Musician: Robert Johnson
Name of Song: Cross Road Blues or Crossroads
Relevant Verse:
I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees
I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees
Asked the lord above "Have mercy, save poor Bob, if you please"
Mmmmm, standin' at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride
Standin' at the crossroad, I tried to flag a ride
Didn't nobody seem to know me, everybody pass me by
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