Just think about this for a second, if it were not for UA-cam most of these fantastic pieces of musical history might very well never be seen by the average person and might become completely lost to time
Good point! The rarity of such music films is one of the reasons I started my traveling cinema project: to bring rare films to audiences who might not otherwise see them, especially small towns in North America. I did a pretty neat little trick with my Cinema from the very start, I decided that it would not be a business or a charity it would just be showing Films, free of charge, best way to you deliver great film to people. Long live the musical spirit of Big Mama! Hunter, founder of Highway Cinema
The Lead Guitarist Steve Wachsman and the Bass Play Bruce Sieverson were friends of mine in high school 1969. Steve is still playing with the R&B Bombers in Ventura 2024
Brother you are right thanks to you tube for this exposure. Whites have suppressed great talent. Big Mama is a legend. No doubt about that. Hound dog I am hearing her version which is the original I am in love with her version.
It's so sad 'cause nowadays people are fixated on looks and sex appeal, and forgot about the most important thing - TALENT! Look at these folks; loved for their great talents/gifts, and not superficiality. Right on✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏽😌💚.
I live in Louisiana in1969with my husband was in the army and I can remember our neighbors place that but I wad in the Beetle at time and..Bob Marty 👍 👌
Big Mama was a very special singer and performer, simply legendary, its amazing how slim and rangy she looks in 1971 and yet still carried that massive glorious booming voice and vocal range. I feel sad when I see a star of her stature only getting novel interest at sporadic times in her career. Like many legendary Blues stars, she really deserved so much more plaudits, financial rewards and fame.
@@jaynecampbell4396 Yes, that much is clear, simply because she was able to live a better life than most black folks could ever hope for in those troubled times. That still doesn’t diminish what I said earlier, she deserved so much more.
I wonder if she was ill by then already, it is said she lost a lot of weight due to an illness, she eventually passed of heart and liver disorders due to alcohol addiction.
@@jody024 I think you’re right, she doesn’t look as bubbly and healthy as in earlier years. That slim figure might be what Hollywood starlets dream about, but for normal stoutly built folks it’s not a good healthy sign.
Hands down in 2022, this woman makes me weep. She is intense beyond comparison. I love this womans voice, character and talent. I listen to her every chance I get. Amen Sister Mama Thornton. Your work here is done, but its never forgotten.
Mind you she was an alcoholic prob. was loaded in this performance and she blew her harmonica went into the crowd and sung with incredible breath control a TRUE STAGE LEGEND.Artist can't do this today they would fall out or need breaks she killed it.
I am just learning of her for the 1st time tonight. How tragic. I would have been a rabid fan for over fifty years had I only known! I'm certainly a fan now. What a powerhouse!
@@carolfishwr8703 Big Mama was just one forgotten and underrated black blues legend, look up Gospel/Pop/Rock singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. When you hear her sing and play her guitar, you begin to understand how she was referred to as the Godmother of Rock n Roll. She influenced Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard and the big US bluesmen of the day (Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy, etc…) the top U.K. blues enthusiasts and musicians at that time loved her work. The Brit pop invasion of the US in the 60s was initially paying homage to their black US Blues and Rocky Roll heroes. It probably wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for these hugely gifted stars like Sister Rosetta and Big Mama.
Thank goodness for You Tube, it has everything on it that we don't ever see in the mainstream! Nothing is new, all these songs and this woman was here before anyone and she was a much better musician than what we have now!!!
This is the 1st time I’ve heard of or seen Big Mama Thornton. I wouldn’t have run across an amazing artist if I hadn’t first looked up the new movie Elvis then, Doja Cats song “ You ain’t Nothing “ , that’s when I discovered “Big Mama” , I’m not an Blues fan but, Big Mama!!!!Thanks for sharing this video
Only found out about this lady a month ago. She is FABULOUS. I went to a record fair tday. No one had her music. But I did buy albums of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Mahalia Jackson. I would have loved to have seen this woman live. So jealous of those who did. UK🇬🇧
Big mama you are such a beautiful woman inside and outside you are an inspiration I love her voice she was so incredible fine woman rip big mama you are so amazing🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Wow, Big Mama, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, Harmonica Slim all on stage in little ol' Eugene, OR. This looks like it was at the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Oregon.
Just found this wonderful performance by BIG MAMA THORNTON. Such voice and harmonica play. I am 78 and had never seeing this, from Chile now in USA, thank you, i am more alive after this music, absolute great :)!!!
MS Big Mama Thorton God Has Bless Her With This Amazing Voice This Is A Beautiful Gift I Love This Woman She Is Fantastic There Will Never Be Another Big Mama Thornton In This Life Time Rest In Peace.
**Big Mama Thornton** Is An **Original** When It Comes To **Pure** **Singing Blues** She's Gone, But Not **Forgotten** "Thank You" **Big** **Mama Thornton**
Well, 2022, I'm 85yrs. 1st time I hot to see "Big Willie Mae.Thorton. Thanks, for this. Whatever the Project Is Called. Plus "UA-cam". You're correct,"there's a lot we don't know.
Grateful. Big Mama Thornton played a 10 country European tour, The Fillmore, all over the US, The Newport Jazz Festival & here in Eugene Oregon she says “Thank you for having me again”…..I call her “World Peace ☮️”
I listen to this 5 times in a row!!! Still can’t believe the performance and perfection and the feel she has when singing! Truly amazing!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯🤦🏾❤️❤️❤️
Thanx so much, Buzz Stephens, for sharing this wonderful gem! Lucky crowd!!! RIP Big Mama, thank you, dear Lady, for sharing your gift with the world, and thank you so so very very much for the magic, the music, and the memories.
AMAZING IS NOT ENOUGH TO BE SAID ABOUT BIG MAMA THORNTON.WHAT A SHAKER AND A MOVER. HER VOICE ALONE COULD BE HEARD IN THE NEXT STATE WHEN SHE SINGS.WE ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR HER SINGING AND PLAYING .AND (ALL ) THE COMPANY OF TALENT S THAT HAVE GRACED OUR HEARTS AND EARS.THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKEING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO ENJOY OVER AND OVER. AMEN TO THAT
ABSOLUTELY! That's right! I saw Big Mama Thornton perform live when I was a teenager. GOD rest her soul. I look forward to hearing her again in heaven.
Éamonn Síoċáin WOW 😮 what a wonderful night you must have had as it feels like a party vibe . You’re so Lucky,not many can claim that . This sounds amazing after all these years, so clean and crisp. I bet you never thought you’d ever see this again?? Yet here we are coming to the end of 2019 and you can now take yourself back to this time and relive that night. UA-cams amazing for real music . Stay Blessed Sir from Scotland
Here you can hear in his voice and see the influences that were exerted on Elvis, John Mayall, Rolling Stones, and many others, You can think that without this wonderful music of these great musicians of color like her and many others, everything that we lived in the sixties and seventies musically would not have been possible.
Amen! Sister Rosetta Tharpe - look her up too her influence was unbelievable. She was a guitar playing prodigy and pop/Gospel legend. Few people knew that she was the Godmother of Rock n Roll. These amazing black women are only just now being acknowledged as genuine ground breaking rock and pop music pioneers by the industry, sadly decades after their careers and lives faded into oblivion.
Yes this woman is awesome. We see her here on UA-cam as a young vivacious woman then later as an older woman full of humor and grace as she glides across the stage. Just lovely!❤
Real thing, Willie Mae Thornton - and we're damn lucky and didn't the Eugene OR audience show their GRATITUDE. We got it easy and over-supply today, and we are flab-buttocked and tasteless. Music needs saving 2024.
Nice band! The guy on the Gibson SG knows how to solo! And Big Mama - a truly great harpist and singer. Her Hound Dog wins best in show - sorry about that, Elvis...
I’m here because I heard her singing hound dog in the new Elvis movie. I was craving more of this woman’s voice. She blew me away. She’s amazing. And she wrote Ball and Chain. I have heard Joplin’s version. It is so nice to see the originator of this music. I’m so glad this was recorded.
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Just think about this for a second, if it were not for UA-cam most of these fantastic pieces of musical history might very well never be seen by the average person and might become completely lost to time
@A Person A FELLA COULD REALLY GET A ROCK & ROLL BLUES EDUCATION THESE DAYS!! BLESS THE MEMORY (AND DON'T FORGET SIPPIE!)
Good point! The rarity of such music films is one of the reasons I started my traveling cinema project: to bring rare films to audiences who might not otherwise see them, especially small towns in North America.
I did a pretty neat little trick with my Cinema from the very start, I decided that it would not be a business or a charity it would just be showing Films, free of charge, best way to you deliver great film to people.
Long live the musical spirit of Big Mama!
Hunter,
founder of Highway Cinema
@@HunterMann Thanks for posting this here. I have just checked out your website. GREAT project! ;-)
I was thinking the same...😚
Correct!! I never even heard of her until a few weeks ago when UA-cam put her on my radar and I can't stop listening. She's fantastic.
No makeup, theatrics, stunts, sideshows or gimmicks of any kind - just pure talent and virtuosity.
Lol
The Lead Guitarist Steve Wachsman and the Bass Play Bruce Sieverson were friends of mine in high school 1969. Steve is still playing with the R&B Bombers in Ventura 2024
this is 2024 and I just find about Big Mama and I am SHOCKED.
YESSSSS!! The way she plays that harmonica!!! Take me to church Big Momma Thornton!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Man UA-cam has introduced me to people I never even heard their name. WOW! I love harmonica.
Janis Joplin was a fan of Big Mama Thornton to the point of you can hear she copied her.
Brother you are right thanks to you tube for this exposure. Whites have suppressed great talent. Big Mama is a legend. No doubt about that. Hound dog I am hearing her version which is the original I am in love with her version.
@@marylougeorge9890 yes she absolutely copied Big Mama! Thank you BMT…Altanett Winbush
There's a concert called "B.B. KJing & Friends , Live in 1987" on YT Paul Butterfield plays an amazing harmonica on it.
It's so sad 'cause nowadays people are fixated on looks and sex appeal, and forgot about the most important thing - TALENT! Look at these folks; loved for their great talents/gifts, and not superficiality. Right on✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏽😌💚.
I LIVEI
I live in Louisiana in1969with my husband was in the army and I can remember our neighbors place that but I wad in the Beetle at time and..Bob Marty 👍 👌
Amen!!
The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen 😍 Muddy Waters and Big Momma Thornton may they both RIP🤍🕊
I was there in Eugene in 1969 having relocated there from San Francisco. What a fantastic time then in Eugene my hometown.
Big Mama was a very special singer and performer, simply legendary, its amazing how slim and rangy she looks in 1971 and yet still carried that massive glorious booming voice and vocal range. I feel sad when I see a star of her stature only getting novel interest at sporadic times in her career. Like many legendary Blues stars, she really deserved so much more plaudits, financial rewards and fame.
At least she was living the Life she loved @ Pulsonar
@@jaynecampbell4396 Yes, that much is clear, simply because she was able to live a better life than most black folks could ever hope for in those troubled times. That still doesn’t diminish what I said earlier, she deserved so much more.
I wonder if she was ill by then already, it is said she lost a lot of weight due to an illness, she eventually passed of heart and liver disorders due to alcohol addiction.
@@Pulsonar 💯💯💯
@@jody024 I think you’re right, she doesn’t look as bubbly and healthy as in earlier years. That slim figure might be what Hollywood starlets dream about, but for normal stoutly built folks it’s not a good healthy sign.
Geeeeezzzzz first timer here on Big MAMA the whole band is unbeliavable
Back when BIg Mama was Little Mama Thornton......what a Voice ❤
Hands down in 2022, this woman makes me weep. She is intense beyond comparison. I love this womans voice, character and talent. I listen to her every chance I get. Amen Sister Mama Thornton. Your work here is done, but its never forgotten.
Mind you she was an alcoholic prob. was loaded in this performance and she blew her harmonica went into the crowd and sung with incredible breath control a TRUE STAGE LEGEND.Artist can't do this today they would fall out or need breaks she killed it.
I am just learning of her for the 1st time tonight. How tragic. I would have been a rabid fan for over fifty years had I only known! I'm certainly a fan now. What a powerhouse!
The new Elvis movie give her retro comeback 👏👏👏
@@carolfishwr8703 Big Mama was just one forgotten and underrated black blues legend, look up Gospel/Pop/Rock singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. When you hear her sing and play her guitar, you begin to understand how she was referred to as the Godmother of Rock n Roll. She influenced Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Little Richard and the big US bluesmen of the day (Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy, etc…) the top U.K. blues enthusiasts and musicians at that time loved her work. The Brit pop invasion of the US in the 60s was initially paying homage to their black US Blues and Rocky Roll heroes. It probably wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for these hugely gifted stars like Sister Rosetta and Big Mama.
@@LNielsenDK f*ck Elvis. 😒
The most magical thing I have ever seen. Wtf? Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank goodness for You Tube, it has everything on it that we don't ever see in the mainstream! Nothing is new, all these songs and this woman was here before anyone and she was a much better musician than what we have now!!!
This is the 1st time I’ve heard of or seen Big Mama Thornton. I wouldn’t have run across an amazing artist if I hadn’t first looked up the new movie Elvis then, Doja Cats song “ You ain’t Nothing “ , that’s when I discovered “Big Mama” , I’m not an Blues fan but, Big Mama!!!!Thanks for sharing this video
Wow and she had a beautiful face too!!!!!
Only found out about this lady a month ago. She is FABULOUS. I went to a record fair tday. No one had her music. But I did buy albums of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Mahalia Jackson. I would have loved to have seen this woman live. So jealous of those who did. UK🇬🇧
Big Mama oh yeah! But what an awesome band! So tight!!!
Big Momma is beyond legend! So grateful to have these pieces of history still available.
Amazing still watching 2022 I'm in Glasgow Scotland
In this moment and this genre, I am thinking that none of this was rehearsed. Rather, it's all improvised. That's what
s extraordinary.
Big mama you are such a beautiful woman inside and outside you are an inspiration I love her voice she was so incredible fine woman rip big mama you are so amazing🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Like a fine wine, she/voice gets better with age. Hallelujah!
Noone remembers what a treasure we had in Big Mama Thornton
the woman's got soul! gawd!!
RIP Big Mama🌹
Raw soul, ladies and gentlemen!!! And a most beautiful spirit, RIP beautiful Mama!!
A complete force of nature! Big Mama was one of a kind.
One of the Best blues performance, well performances ever. Love Big Mama!
Oh shit! Big Mama got skills!
What is sad is she should be in every hall of fame. ❤
Definately! 💖
Wow, Big Mama, Muddy Waters, Big Joe Turner, Harmonica Slim all on stage in little ol' Eugene, OR. This looks like it was at the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Oregon.
Looks like college kids for an audience.
I believe that is the correct location, if my memory serves me well.
Brought here because of Elvis hound dog cover.
Big mama is/ was a true talent.
This whole show is BANGIN!!!!!!!
The grandmother of rock and roll
Do you mean blues?
Forget about rock and roll. This is the real thing
@@michaelbyrd524 Wasn't blues around before her?
@@michaelbyrd524
Where do you think rock and roll came from!! R& B and Blues had a baby, they named it rock and roll.
Æ-mên, jùs såyîn ¡😎🥚😎¡
Pure,real, raw talent.original...hound dog, ball and chain..her original songs..epic performance..Super Star....Phenominal......one of a kind
This Voice puts tears in my eyes and gives me goose-bumps!
Man, this is history of rock n roll. She is amazing!! Pick up that harmonica mama!!
It DON'T get no better than this!!!!
I see where Janis Joplin got her style of singing from.
Just found this wonderful performance by BIG MAMA THORNTON. Such voice and harmonica play. I am 78 and had never seeing this, from Chile now in USA, thank you, i am more alive after this music, absolute great :)!!!
Me also, I'm 70. It saddens me to have missed this wonderful woman's amazing contribution to the Blues!
I'm 62 and this is the first time hearing her. She's amazing I can't stop listening to her I am spreading the word true talent
Y yo, también de Chile, aquí en Santiago, recién descubriéndola, impresionado.
¡Saludos!
Amazing 👏!! She didn't even break a sweat WOW!!!
What a down home no frills blues goddess of the harp! Love you Willie Mae RIP
Gone but never forgotten🤗
This is "Brown Likka" music.Music for grown folks
Granpamuzic no chaser...
MS Big Mama Thorton God Has Bless Her With This Amazing Voice This Is A Beautiful Gift I Love This Woman She Is Fantastic There Will Never Be Another Big Mama Thornton In This Life Time Rest In Peace.
**Big Mama Thornton** Is An **Original** When It Comes To **Pure** **Singing Blues** She's Gone, But Not **Forgotten** "Thank You" **Big** **Mama Thornton**
I JUST discovered/uncovered her (6/5/20)! WOWOWOWOWOW !!!!! I'd have been 20/21 for this concert. If I'd only known!
Thank you UTube opening a window to fabulous entertainer such as the likes of Big Mama Thornton ❤ 👌 👏
There are NO words to describe this.......Thanks for posting. Beautiful
I can't understand why I've only recently found Big Mama Thornton, as I'm 62, and she's so brilliant, and surely the mother of rock and roll!
Then check out SISTER ROSETTA THARPE
OMG to be able to see her live in concert world be a dream come true God Rest her Soul
Became a fan after seeing her live a teenager.
Well, 2022, I'm 85yrs. 1st time I hot to see "Big Willie Mae.Thorton. Thanks, for this. Whatever the Project Is Called. Plus "UA-cam". You're correct,"there's a lot we don't know.
BIG MAMA GIVING ME LIFE
Big Mama laying down for the youngsters
My Texas Auntie introduced me to Big Mama's music back in 1959... along with a lot of other wonderful artists who are now long gone.
I'm 66 and it's such a pleasure to see all the stuff i only heard on albums and records and ed Sullivan. I made it!
Grateful. Big Mama Thornton played a 10 country European tour, The Fillmore, all over the US, The Newport Jazz Festival & here in Eugene Oregon she says “Thank you for having me again”…..I call her “World Peace ☮️”
Looove this omg thank u so mich..learning about so many women
She was big mama ..used to run into her in odd circomstance in san fransisco ..loved her stage presence ......i could go on....😂
Another QUEEN
people in the crowd seem to be so happy
Big Mama Thornton is never mentioned as a Great Harp player as the same as Mick Jagger theses Cats are on Fire YAYAYA
No one rock as you did Big Mama!
It’s Impossible to sit Still ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
The Amazing Big Mam Thornton
👍👏💯
My goodness gracious 🎵🎶💞
I listen to this 5 times in a row!!! Still can’t believe the performance and perfection and the feel she has when singing! Truly amazing!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯🤦🏾❤️❤️❤️
Big Momma Thornton Ball and Chain, my favorite sound.
Wow!!!! she was indeed a force of nature.
Nothing like the Blues on a Sunday.morning!
What a wonderful artist Big Mama was I feel like a whole new world has been introduced to me. What a Star you are Big Mama.
Wow, Big Mama Thornton Was Baad!!!!
Thanx so much, Buzz Stephens, for sharing this wonderful gem!
Lucky crowd!!!
RIP Big Mama, thank you, dear Lady, for sharing your gift with the world, and thank you so so very very much for the magic, the music, and the memories.
This is priceless .. beautiful blues ...
AMAZING IS NOT ENOUGH TO BE SAID ABOUT BIG MAMA THORNTON.WHAT A SHAKER AND A MOVER. HER VOICE ALONE COULD BE HEARD IN THE NEXT STATE WHEN SHE SINGS.WE ARE BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO HEAR HER SINGING AND PLAYING .AND (ALL ) THE COMPANY OF TALENT S THAT HAVE GRACED OUR HEARTS AND EARS.THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKEING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO ENJOY OVER AND OVER. AMEN TO THAT
ABSOLUTELY! That's right!
I saw Big Mama Thornton perform live when I was a teenager. GOD rest her soul. I look forward to hearing her again in heaven.
Éamonn Síoċáin hopefully.
If you get there, bevore I do: tell her I said HI ❣
And until then we listen on to Big Mamas music
Éamonn Síoċáin WOW 😮 what a wonderful night you must have had as it feels like a party vibe . You’re so Lucky,not many can claim that . This sounds amazing after all these years, so clean and crisp. I bet you never thought you’d ever see this again?? Yet here we are coming to the end of 2019 and you can now take yourself back to this time and relive that night. UA-cams amazing for real music .
Stay Blessed Sir
from Scotland
:) :) :)
Wow
Here you can hear in his voice and see the influences that were exerted on Elvis, John Mayall, Rolling Stones, and many others, You can think that without this wonderful music of these great musicians of color like her and many others, everything that we lived in the sixties and seventies musically would not have been possible.
Amen! Sister Rosetta Tharpe - look her up too her influence was unbelievable. She was a guitar playing prodigy and pop/Gospel legend. Few people knew that she was the Godmother of Rock n Roll. These amazing black women are only just now being acknowledged as genuine ground breaking rock and pop music pioneers by the industry, sadly decades after their careers and lives faded into oblivion.
... And early Robert Plant! Now I know where he comes from.
Undesputed queen of the Blues
Big Mama Thourton was the Truth.!
Great Concert! God Bless Big Mama Thornton. 🕊
Band is tight .
This was a long time ago, I Luv it
usually don't like harmonica music but THIS is GREAT!!! Let's boogey!!!
THIS was amazing!!! Big mama was amazing & that band was woooooo
Impossible to get any better than this. Fantastic!!!!
She's so bad she have 2 mics!!!😘 what an angel
Good old blues!
Just awesome.......I'm a mass of goosebumps listeing to this....
Love her! Big Mama's got it going on. She is beautiful, inside and out.
Speaks to my soul 💖
Yes this woman is awesome. We see her here on UA-cam as a young vivacious woman then later as an older woman full of humor and grace as she glides across the stage. Just lovely!❤
She was 45 at the time was filmed. She was 26 when she originally recorded "Hound Dog". Amazing talent.
Unfknbelievable! Amazing! Much love world. Thanks for this !!!
Oh this is timeless Love it
A legend an Icon ! ❤️
Please baby don't go. To new Orleans because i luve you so.
Real thing, Willie Mae Thornton - and we're damn lucky and didn't the Eugene OR audience show their GRATITUDE. We got it easy and over-supply today, and we are flab-buttocked and tasteless. Music needs saving 2024.
Nice band! The guy on the Gibson SG knows how to solo! And Big Mama - a truly great harpist and singer. Her Hound Dog wins best in show - sorry about that, Elvis...
What an entrance!!!
I’m here because I heard her singing hound dog in the new Elvis movie. I was craving more of this woman’s voice. She blew me away. She’s amazing. And she wrote Ball and Chain. I have heard Joplin’s version. It is so nice to see the originator of this music. I’m so glad this was recorded.
Yes. It was good the Elvis film did a small cameo of Big Mamma. I as her live when she was on her last tour. What a powerhouse!!!!!
Saw
Meu Deus!!! Não tenho palavras para descrever a força da mama . Mulher poderosa , talentosa, virtuosa.