The Spooky Story Of Robert Johnson...!

I thought maybe today we would look at a spooky little story about dealing with the Devil.

Robert Johnson is supposed to be one that made such a deal Here is his story, true or not.

Robert Johnson

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Robert Johnson was an American blues musician from the early 20th century who, as legend has it, acquired his musical prowess from a midnight deal with the Devil. Born in 1911, Johnson grew up along the Mississippi Delta. As a young man, he yearned for musical greatness and one night took his guitar to the crossroads in hopes of conjuring dark forces. The Devil appeared and took Johnson’s guitar; he played a few songs, and then handed it back, granting the young musician complete mastery of the instrument.

The story thus explained Johnson’s extraordinary skill; it also led to rumors that Johnson’s drooping eye spoke of an infernal connection, and that he turned away from his audience while performing to hide the presence of evil. Johnson did little to discourage such tales—if anything, he fanned the flames with lyrics such as “Early this morning when you knocked upon my door / And I said, ‘Hello, Satan, I believe it’s time to go.’” In 1938, Johnson died under mysterious circumstances at the age of 27. Some say he succumbed to syphilis, others poisoning, whereas others contend it was the Devil himself collecting his due.

Makes for an interesting story even if you don't believe it. Still, the lyrics of some of his songs has to make you wonder just a bit. Maybe it's from a guilty conscience, ya reckon?

Coffee out on the patio this morning.