I am an Indian. Not a single day has passed since I heard blues for first time. Thanks to You tube. I wish some day I get a chance to visit places where blues legends lived , played and sang.
Great video. I was introduced to Lightnin's music almost 50 years ago, shortly after moving to NYC when 17 years of age in 1975. A record shop owner suggested a German export double lp, "The Best of the Blues." There were cuts from Sleepy John Estes, Champion Jack Dupree and numerous other legendary bluesmen. When I heard Lighnin' though, it had a profound impact on me. The first time I heard Albert Collins was another memorable blues moment for me in '78. But hearing Sam Lightnin' Hopkins for the first time was a game changer for this blues lover! Thanks for the wonderful post!
Thank you for this! I met Chris Strachwitz at his iconic record store, Down Home Music, on San Pablo Ave., just over the line from Berkeley, Ca. Thank god Chris was a blues nut and recorded so many of the greats in that sliver of time when they were still able. I was lucky enough to be around in the time and place to see many of the great blues people do their thing. I love your attachment to storytelling. Bring ‘em on! Thank you!
Thrills me to my soul that I had the opportunity see Lightnin' sing and play at the Ash Grove in Los Angeles ( '64) . Ok that's it I'm movin' to Houston . sorry that I can't take you .
My friends booked him in their bars. The Old Quarter on Congress downtown and Liberty Hall on Chenevert a skidrow area on the edge of downtown. Rents were cheap. Lightnin’ would have my Liberty Hall friend, Ryan Trimble, drive him around and put money in his hand to take to a household. The last apt complex he lived on Gray was torn down about two or three yrs ago. A fellow was there when Lightnin’ was. He stated they didn’t realize Lightnin’s notoriety. He was just one of the tenants.
The old name of Emancipation Avenue was East Broadway, which had been changed in 1892 to Dowling Street. Dick Dowling was an Irish immigrant who served as an artillery officer in the army of the Confederacy, an led his troops to a famous victory.
DOES ANYONE HAVING THAT PBS ROBERT HERRIDGE PRESENTS" WORDS AND MUSIC SHOW? I saw it at the NYC Museum of Broadcasting-it has not only a young spry Lightning but an even younger teenage Joanie Baez and Classical Harmonica player John Sebastian SENIOR! interspersed between songs Herridge reads some awful poetry but WOW WHAT A SHOW-John's son was watching backstage sitting under the lights and his father said " I saw my son leave home that day by just the look in his eyes"
@@mitchyy90 that is a film by Les Blank we got permission to use. It’s called The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin Hopkins. Pretty sure you can still find it around on dvd
I am an Indian. Not a single day has passed since I heard blues for first time. Thanks to You tube. I wish some day I get a chance to visit places where blues legends lived , played and sang.
Lightnin was the greatest. Period
I found out he was my cousin after finding my relatives on ancestry ❤
He is one of our family's heroes! Were spread from Centerville and Two Mike to Houston. Proud to have him in our lineage. 🎉
Does anyone in the family currently practice the blues?
He was my grate grandfather, Daniel Hopkins first cousin a legend
Great video. I was introduced to Lightnin's music almost 50 years ago, shortly after moving to NYC when 17 years of age in 1975. A record shop owner suggested a German export double lp, "The Best of the Blues." There were cuts from Sleepy John Estes, Champion Jack Dupree and numerous other legendary bluesmen. When I heard Lighnin' though, it had a profound impact on me. The first time I heard Albert Collins was another memorable blues moment for me in '78. But hearing Sam Lightnin' Hopkins for the first time was a game changer for this blues lover! Thanks for the wonderful post!
From his music to his life, he’s as much the quintessential bluesman as Robert Johnson.
Greta musician! Unforgettable!!!
Thank you for posting!
Thank you for this! I met Chris Strachwitz at his iconic record store, Down Home Music, on San Pablo Ave., just over the line from Berkeley, Ca. Thank god Chris was a blues nut and recorded so many of the greats in that sliver of time when they were still able. I was lucky enough to be around in the time and place to see many of the great blues people do their thing.
I love your attachment to storytelling. Bring ‘em on!
Thank you!
What a spectacular comment! Thank you!
Best blues man who ever lived
Great among musicians and absolutely coolest guy. Check out the bottle in the back pocket in the trio clip. That’s a good afternoon in my book.
That was great. Lighting is the man. He's my hero also. His large, framed photo hangs proudly in my home.
Probably my FAV
Praise be to God. Sam. 🌹I am forever grateful and I love ya Sir.
Lightnin' was out on the corner on Dowling Street during the 50's too.
Hopkins is one of my favorite Blues musicians !! Unique voice, chords and out of this world licks !!
I think they should make a movie on him. Lightnin was the greatest. My father had so many 8-track tapes on him.
No mention of Mance Lioscomb?? He was playing guitar with lightning in the film. Another Great Tex blues man
We're they not family
Absolutely Amazing video. Love Hopkins and his guitar style.
A gift from God ........ear candy .....he was amazing
Fascinating.
Just thank you.
Thanks for sharing this... Lightnin' was my first blues inspiration, he made me pick up the guitar.
Great Voice, Great Guitar Work , Great Presentation!
He Was a Big Innovator in the Jump from Folk to Electric Guitar Blues!
I love this video . Very entertaining and informative .
Thrills me to my soul that I had the opportunity see Lightnin' sing and play at the Ash Grove in Los Angeles ( '64) . Ok that's it I'm movin' to Houston .
sorry that I can't take you .
Lightnin is my favorite Blues guitar player with Hubert Sumlin being a close second.
Just sitting outside on my balcony here in Germany and listening to the album „Texas Blues Man“ from Arhoolie Records.
That’s class!
Lightnin Hopkins is the ultimate blues man.
Wonderful video/story. Thanks for the education.
Great documentary! Thanks for posting
5:06 man lived a good life, jamming with towns Van zandt and lightin.
Excellent! Thank you for this video.
thanks for this
My friends booked him in their bars. The Old Quarter on Congress downtown and Liberty Hall on Chenevert a skidrow area on the edge of downtown. Rents were cheap. Lightnin’ would have my Liberty Hall friend, Ryan Trimble, drive him around and put money in his hand to take to a household.
The last apt complex he lived on Gray was torn down about two or three yrs ago. A fellow was there when Lightnin’ was. He stated they didn’t realize Lightnin’s notoriety. He was just one of the tenants.
Awesome
thank you for uploading !
Ole lightnin is the real deal singer blues guitarist and you forgot to mention he was the coolest mutha to walk this earth
And he’s not even in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category. Let that sink in for a moment. Outrageous.
Lightning lived what he preached. Nuff said.
Yep, Lightnin was one of a kind.....
The old name of Emancipation Avenue was East Broadway, which had been changed in 1892 to Dowling Street. Dick Dowling was an Irish immigrant who served as an artillery officer in the army of the Confederacy, an led his troops to a famous victory.
DOES ANYONE HAVING THAT PBS ROBERT HERRIDGE PRESENTS" WORDS AND MUSIC SHOW? I saw it at the NYC Museum of Broadcasting-it has not only a young spry Lightning but an even younger teenage Joanie Baez and Classical Harmonica player John Sebastian SENIOR! interspersed between songs Herridge reads some awful poetry but WOW WHAT A SHOW-John's son was watching backstage sitting under the lights and his father said " I saw my son leave home that day by just the look in his eyes"
This is the real an humble Hopkins
At 8:43 is that clifton chenier playing the washboard to the left of lightnin hopkins?
👍🏾 Nice 🎼💙🎶💯😎
Lightnin' was the best damn blues player and I'd stand on BB Kings coffee table with my cowboy boots on and tell him so
Me too
I absolutely love Lightning! You sound like affinando, so listen to Elmore James, Rollin’ and Tumblin’
✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
@@marions.120 Oh yeah I know Elmore James, all those dudes and ladies were so authentic, I love the blues
@@glennbasilii552 -I only mention that song because I love it!
@@marions.120 Yes it is blues at it's finest
The blues according to Lightnin Hopkins!
Po Lightning , RIP .
👍👍
If it wasnt for SRV i wouldn't have found lightening.. cant get enough.
Lightnin Hopkins, possibly the greatest blues singer who ever lived. Been a fan since 1963.
At 1:59 where is that video?
@@mitchyy90 that is a film by Les Blank we got permission to use. It’s called The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin Hopkins. Pretty sure you can still find it around on dvd
Alessandro de Souza 👦 👦 👦 👦 👦 👦
Who else saw his last shows at Tramps NYC?
Did anyone notice Lightnin' had his "bottle" in his left hip pocket? That was part of many guys like Lightnin' basic make up.
Listen to the baratone.
Just sad got all facts wrong and usual commentator talks rubbish