Freddie was the whole package. Killer gospel-style vocals, monster guitarist and almost in league with Willie Dixon as a song-writer. He had more than 20 crossover hits during a time when Black musicians weren't played on most stations and 5 of those were instrumentals. He was, possibly, the first major bridge between true blues and modern rock.
Freddie is the King!...I never knew he did this song...always knew him for his Blues stuff..this blew my mind!! He does the song justice!! R.I.P. Freddie! and Albert too!!
How can you not like this, I mean everyone loves the bill withers version, but Freddie King just made it an entirely new song with so much feelng in it,and great guitar work also, whats not to like
i think this version is wonderful, he presents a unique emotional perspective and understanding of the lyrics, its hard to peg down but like theres a bit of frustration, helplessness, love, detachment, and ecstasy in the realisation that it is indeed only dark in her absense.
this era was some kind of pinnacle in musi, and this performance is up there with the best. all those guys that came up, learnt their trade and paid their dues in the late 50's and early 60's all hit a real maturity around the same time. guys like freddie, dr john, the meters and countless others. what an era, and what a sound. RIP Freddie King, i hope there's regualr poker nights in heaven...
It's absolutlety amazing how he gets involved with the atmosphere created by him and the other musicians during the performance. It seems like he takes a quick trip outside stage, but then he comes back and starts talking to the audience, just to be sure that he is really there, back again.
One of the best concerts I saw back in 1975 was Eric Clapton with the late Freddie King in Shreveport with my cheerleader girlfriend. One of the last shows King did before he died. Freddie King and Clapton did a 30 minute encore that was just amazing.
Freddie Is very soulful. Bill Withers is also very soulful. It's a pleasure hearing music played by musicians - and not just a "keyboard wizard" programming songs without feeling or emotion. The drummer was especially funky.
Theres no denying hes got one of the best blues voiced in the world. To sing the blues, you gotta have a broken down, deep voice, but present it explosively.
Thank you Freddie King, this song has made me strong (and weep) when my woman had "been gone" due to her illness for so many times over the past decades - ain't been no sunshine then. Thank you - there is more hope now than ever. Love and Peace.
Brilliant!! Young guitarists, kick back and study this man and all of the blues players of this time period if you want to be a "SERIOUS" musician! I am an old fart who missed this for soooo many years, and even at my old age, I am in "Freddie school"!! Thanks to men like this, we have great players today!! Yeah Freddie, and thank God for you!!
Ay what a 'cool cookie' WOW BROTHER you make music because you are gifted by OUR LORD ALMIGHTY GOD ..... its deep and tells of the struggles that people have endured for thousands of years , the pain and suffering ... love thy Brother and neighbour ... ... PRAY this is BIBLICAL
I'm 66 now and yesterday I showed this recording to a young metal guitarist ..his jaw dropped. What King plays there... embedded by his brilliant troupe is just divine and gives me moist eyes every time. Sack and ashes I was 13 years ago to comment...look here
The ones that play the blues this well, all have the same intensity...they feel every note! Played the song a thousand times, but still feel it like the first time.
...not everyone gets to be this great and not everyone can appreciate it, so be it, there loss, for those of us who do, we kneel before the King, willingly and for good reason! Sing on Freddie!
Thank you for this song Freddie King. My woman, due to her illness has been "going away" many a times for nearly thirty years now. This song has helped me through this days/ weeks, even when crying 'bout her. Now there seems to be a resolution to her illness - until then I'll keep listening Freddie. Love & Peace
What a great band and The Freddie King coming through your computer screen and intimately into your home !!! The dynamics of this song is so awesome ! It doesn't get any better than this. John Stephanski TEARWAVES' Drummer
When did Freddy get so popular on YT? Did a movie or video game come out with some of his jams on it recently? Seems like last year none of his videos had over a few thousand views. Now they are all rockin out at 6 figures to a mil. Good to see all the old skool love, seeing as today we are in the "musical black ages" . Wich proves that there is hope for the future of mankind and music.
Freddie was the whole package. Killer gospel-style vocals, monster guitarist and almost in league with Willie Dixon as a song-writer. He had more than 20 crossover hits during a time when Black musicians weren't played on most stations and 5 of those were instrumentals.
He was, possibly, the first major bridge between true blues and modern rock.
Not to mention all the other players who coped his licks !
#monster
Heavenly Father, please guide everyone towards peace and unity. Let your blessings bring harmony and understanding among us all.
RIP and long live Freddie King (September 3, 1934 - December 28, 1976), aged 42
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Freddie is the King!...I never knew he did this song...always knew him for his Blues stuff..this blew my mind!! He does the song justice!! R.I.P. Freddie! and Albert too!!
I'd say this is the blues.......
190 thumbs down? 190 people dont know the origin of greatness.
Anyone who'd give this a thumbs down, doesn't understand great music...
They don't get the Beat (s).!
They're otherwise known as cretins , or to be kinder , the uninformed 190.
Sadly, there's a segment of the population that gets off by putting others down.
@@Nobjanhospice nurses
The best version and interpretation of this song for me... Real blues, real feelin, real touch ! Perfect with the lyrics !
How can you not like this, I mean everyone loves the bill withers version, but Freddie King just made it an entirely new song with so much feelng in it,and great guitar work also, whats not to like
I know this comment is 12 years old, but i couldn't agree more. This version especially
So laid back, FREDDIE THE KING and props to the DRUMER
i think this version is wonderful, he presents a unique emotional perspective and understanding of the lyrics, its hard to peg down but like theres a bit of frustration, helplessness, love, detachment, and ecstasy in the realisation that it is indeed only dark in her absense.
he is so original that emotions that he plays just flows in the air every time he plays...great musician
this era was some kind of pinnacle in musi, and this performance is up there with the best. all those guys that came up, learnt their trade and paid their dues in the late 50's and early 60's all hit a real maturity around the same time. guys like freddie, dr john, the meters and countless others. what an era, and what a sound. RIP Freddie King, i hope there's regualr poker nights in heaven...
It's absolutlety amazing how he gets involved with the atmosphere created by him and the other musicians during the performance. It seems like he takes a quick trip outside stage, but then he comes back and starts talking to the audience, just to be sure that he is really there, back again.
One of the best concerts I saw back in 1975 was Eric Clapton with the late Freddie King in Shreveport with my cheerleader girlfriend. One of the last shows King did before he died. Freddie King and Clapton did a 30 minute encore that was just amazing.
1stSaintsFan you had a cheerleader girlfriend? lucky you. my girlfriend was the mascot and our team was the lumberjacks.
Did you ever marry the cheerleader?
Freddie Is very soulful. Bill Withers is also very soulful. It's a pleasure hearing music played by musicians - and not just a "keyboard wizard" programming songs without feeling or emotion. The drummer was especially funky.
Almost crying here. 🙏🌹We love you, Freddie. Praise be to God.
Whenever he grabs the mic I think he's gonna smash. Hulking presence he's got. The whole band just oozes cool.
What a great singer Freddie was in addition to his great playing.
A REAL master of the electric guitar! Soulfull ,majestic ,damn he was GREAT!
pure soul,beautiful spare playing,watch and learn guitar players
The coolest cats that ever lived.
in case anyone was wondering, this is what they call the blues...rest in peace big man..
Theres no denying hes got one of the best blues voiced in the world. To sing the blues, you gotta have a broken down, deep voice, but present it explosively.
Over a million hits!!! Blues is alive and well!!!!
I accidentally came across Freddie. I'm glad I did. Very glad.
Thank you Freddie King, this song has made me strong (and weep) when my woman had "been gone" due to her illness for so many times over the past decades - ain't been no sunshine then. Thank you - there is more hope now than ever.
Love and Peace.
One of the best performances I've watched on UA-cam and that's saying something.
Outstanding Performance! Great band as well .
Freddy King is a Legend and can not be compared to B.B or ALBERT, they are all the Best PERIOD...
Long Live The Blues
Three Kings; BB, Albert and Freddie
Oh gosh, he's amazing! I need to buy all his works.
Its a natural "living the blues" attitude that does not exist anymore.. so natural... Freddie is "in the song"
RIP
Freddie King is one of the Texans we can be proud of! The Texas Cannonball lives forever!
Brilliant!! Young guitarists, kick back and study this man and all of the blues players of this time period if you want to be a "SERIOUS" musician! I am an old fart who missed this for soooo many years, and even at my old age, I am in "Freddie school"!! Thanks to men like this, we have great players today!! Yeah Freddie, and thank God for you!!
Freddie King OWNS this song. He and his band are skilled musicians. THanks for posting.
he was the best.
Ay what a 'cool cookie' WOW BROTHER you make music because you are gifted by OUR LORD ALMIGHTY GOD ..... its deep and tells of the struggles that people have endured for thousands of years , the pain and suffering ... love thy Brother and neighbour ... ... PRAY this is BIBLICAL
rudseng, thanks for posting all of these great clips of Freddie! As a fellow Texan, I'm proud to call him one of our own.
Awesome performance, a true artist.
Freddie Was So FRIGGING GREAT. HE PULLS YOU UP AND DOWN, HE WAS A BRILLIANT MUSICIAN AND ONE HELL-OF A SINGER
I'm 66 now and yesterday I showed this recording to a young metal guitarist ..his jaw dropped.
What King plays there... embedded by his brilliant troupe is just divine and gives me moist eyes every time.
Sack and ashes I was 13 years ago to comment...look here
He was such a good guitarist that I think people sometimes overlook his singing which was as soulful and powerful as anyone elses
His blues is definately heavenly
This is REAL music here,,,out of ALL the music I like,,,I'm so glad I have ears for music like this,,,MINDBLOWING!!!!!!
I heart Freddie King! The old school blues will always have a special place in my heart.
confesso que não conhecia este cantor ,muito bom
Love Freddie
The ones that play the blues this well, all have the same intensity...they feel every note! Played the song a thousand times, but still feel it like the first time.
My name is Freddie King and I'm about to bust that ass with these BLUES!!! Soulful performance from a great Texas Bluesman...
Fender bass précision, gibson ES335, Hammond B3. Thats all bluesmen needs!
and a drummer.
Bernard Ilano this is an ES-345, it is not?
Good eye! Yes, That selector switch would mean 345 (or 347).
Talent probably helps too.
Seems to be piano here, too.
4:38
Looks like Jesus is really digging this.
he bloody better be
I think that is what set the tone of the performance, I loved every second of it. Really one on one feel that many of todays concerts really miss.
You right! I'm overseas and I can hear Freddie King`s incredible voice. Blessed be his soul !
170 people don't know what is music!
!!!!!!!!!
I firmly believe that this is the best video on youtube.
Possibly the best thing on the internet.
A man who knows is blues. That Gibson is like putty in those talented hands, molding the notes to his blues.
DUDE - what can ya say -- nothing but pure soulful blues power!!!! - AWESOME
...not everyone gets to be this great and not everyone can appreciate it, so be it, there loss, for those of us who do, we kneel before the King, willingly and for good reason! Sing on Freddie!
Thank you for this song Freddie King. My woman, due to her illness has been "going away" many a times for nearly thirty years now. This song has helped me through this days/ weeks, even when crying 'bout her. Now there seems to be a resolution to her illness - until then I'll keep listening Freddie.
Love & Peace
Very talented man. I love the blues and his voice is authentic and smooth.
What a great band and The Freddie King coming through your computer screen and intimately into your home !!! The dynamics of this song is so awesome ! It doesn't get any better than this.
John Stephanski
TEARWAVES' Drummer
he is such an amazing singer, LOVE IT!
i agree john.pure spine chillin tone and soul to die for!
Freddie is incredibly awesome. Just an amazing singer and an outstanding guitar player
wooooo what a voice gave me shivers.
A classic track from a blues legend!!!
When did Freddy get so popular on YT? Did a movie or video game come out with some of his jams on it recently?
Seems like last year none of his videos had over a few thousand views. Now they are all rockin out at 6 figures to a mil.
Good to see all the old skool love, seeing as today we are in the "musical black ages" .
Wich proves that there is hope for the future of mankind and music.
great song, great voice, it's amazing!!!
Love the tension created between the drums and Freddie's slow singing. Great rendition!!!
That man has some set of pipes on him. You not only hear, but also, feel his music. Great Stuff!!!!
oh Mann - was für eine wunderschöne Version! Bin ja seit 20 Jahren FreddieKing fan - aber das: wonderfull! thanks for putting it in youtube!
so fantastic!could not be better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Freddie's one of the GREAT one's. His Singing and Playing is just loaded with feeling. Amazing.
This is Awesome
love this man, amazing feeling, god bless you Mr. King
wow... he is so good. and ive always loved this song,
Blues with feeling, you just couldn't get more feeling than Freddie right there!
now thats music from the heart man.. its a pity music isnt like this anymore.
he's ridiculously amazing.....this blew my mind
Soulful Rendition of a classic song!!! Well done!!
If i want to be a King, i want to be Freddie King......awsome...thank you Freddie.....in memory......God bless you.
Simply Outstanding......................
Freddie King had a level of passion that's just... awesome to watch.
aint no sunshine without Freddie around - but at least he left a great legacy - his music !!!
This man was not from this earth. Absolutely nothing is better than this
i never heard this version before, excellent post, thanks much
I met Freddie at Mother Blues shortly before he died. He was a helluva guy....He got up and did about three tunes with Johnny Nitzinger....
such a beautiful song...
Smooth. Freddie King smooth. Classic blues tone on that Gibson w/ Fender amp behind him. Thanks for posting!
I sooo love this blues version, you really feel like he means it....
freddie king is awesome, hes part of the song. great, emotional, awesome, best ive ever heard.
that vocals :O i can harldy breath
Yes , we hear you brother. Very best version of this classic 👌
Absolutely incredible rendition!
The dynamics in this song are phenomenal. No one plays like this anymore !!! What a shame !!!!
John Stephanski
TEARWAVES' Drummer
L'unico vero ricordo che vorrei lasciare alle persone è questo contributo , essenziale per la speranza per cui immenso F. King . Il re Leone .
There is no need to say anything, this man was the KING....
Wow! This is Awsome! Simple music, great vocals... Amazing!
What an amazing clip. It has been said before, THANK YOU for posting this!
Freddys my favorite blues singer of all time. and hes plays guitar with best of em.
I wasn't even born when this came out. but I'm glad I discovered it.