Big Mama Thornton 1970

[@Tinkerbelle610]

She never got the credit she deserved. Amazing woman.

[@etisteiner7948]

Siân Ishmael einen. Schonen gruss von eti. Steiner. Das. Ist. Eine. Nummer. Bravo

[@ctlee104]

history remembers her today :)

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Story of black women in America 🇺🇲 under appreciated all the time

[@laurencefarrelly5637]

, what I shame such a wonderful face so cool and relax

[@raymondjohnsonjohnson3004]

Yes the queen would be perfect

[@elvirabudda]

My blessings to whoever found, preserved and made available this recording.

[@trappenweisseguy27]

Amen.

[@dawnbrady152]

I know!

[@alicefrazier7366]

Eased my soul

[@daspalindrom7576]

No more words!

[@circusshizshow]

Right, this is a jewel..

[@markgoodyer9030]

I am an old Goth man and as i have grown older i have started to realise that the Blues is the bedrock of everything, This lady is special.

[@WhispersOfRuins]

Amen to that man, you are absolutely correct.

[@robsongs]

+mark goodyer perfect!!

[@normandavis4637]

+mark goodyer You got it man!

[@Paulacygne]

+mark goodyer ...and the blues come from gospel music

[@jsamc8420]

+mark goodyer damn that was deep !!

[@cpetch10]

The way she took a moment to take in the whole audience before starting....real swag!

[@realpowerisppl]

Yes i agree

[@iamladyblack1188]

I noticed that too! Love it!

[@joestrummer32]

Coolest women in music surely....

[@gergilskt]

Especially since there was no audience, it’s all a fantastic studio recording…

[@jamesnadell1998]

This one is a keeper. This woman is dripping with soul and character. And Buddy Guy getting loose in support. Big Mama has big soul. Total dignity. She was powerful. Pioneer woman. Archetypal

[@harrywade6705]

Time for America to give her the props by starting production on this Gems life. It's clearly that she is Rock and Roll itself. And Ms. Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

[@laurenaustin9033]

Love sister and big Mumma. Feel sorry for those that don’t know them

[@Muziekgenot]

That's completely true. Those two ladies had more talent in their little finger than a lot of others in their whole body.

[@RFXLR]

Queen Sylvia Embry as well

[@Crya10]

Yesss sister Rosetta the godmother of rock and roll👏

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Elvis Presley.. Johnny cash... Jerry Lewis and even Buddy Holly were all inspired by both women...🎼🎶👑👏👏

[@bean269]

My now passed husband loved Big Mama Thornton. In the 60's in Hayward/Fremont skidrow is where mama and all the great blues players, singers hung out. My ol man was white as a sheet but loved all the talent immensely in spite of being scolded by Big mama for calling her by her name, she was testing him and after an exchange of words he was in' he said greatest years of his life...Fly high with all that beautiful blues my beloved. RIP 880 ❤

[@romanq5605]

She showed up, looked at the people around and while the background went black the magic happened. Absolutely mesmerizing performance, one of the best. Never heard of Big Mama before now she will be forever with me.

[@lucblin5302]

Big Mama Thornton is my Boss!!

[@DrivingSA-ot8ds]

Big Mama Thornton also wrote Elvis Presley's hit "Hound Dog" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ranSeKl4htmdpq8si=KdvEUCGyQRtAAM_L

[@indiaameye1417]

what a beauty!! the world owed her everything.

[@susancarpenter7682]

If this song doesn’t touch you… Nothing will

[@davidpendry7731]

The Beautiful Blues. The Blues has to be felt. Mama sure did❤

[@jimmysanders4813]

When you are aware of yourself you don't need to be recognized.This video is 52 years old and we are watching it in 2022.She is recognized and she knew it then.

[@RG-if4on]

Still watching in 2024

[@sandorlezcanoperdomo3026]

I've been watching this recording since 2017, I have the sweetest memories attached to it. Me and my friends sitting on that old balcony in Havana drinking cheap cuban rum, all of us so focus on every expression of Big Mama's face. We nicknamed her as Candida, because it reminded us one of this strong cuban women who could sell fruits and read your hand. We were all cubans, and we were so charmed about the way she put her soul in every note, without a doubt this is a masterpiece that still unites us all, still give us the goosebumps and make us wanna live in those days. I'm currently living in Saint Petersburg and still my friends talk about those times in fith floor balcony around 3 am when we all kept silence to listen to Big Mama {Candida} We all have been glued by the Blues. We all fell in love about this mystic and rather simple way of saying profound emotions. Long life to the Blues. Long life to Big Mama.

[@sereneamani1713]

Do you like "Havana Moon" by Chuck Berry and "Oye Como Va" by Tito Puente?

[@chantillucas-meek7347]

💗💗💗💗Your retelling made it so clear in my mind. You, your friends, Big Mama's voice, the smells, all of it. I wasn't there, but yet I am. Well done.

[@PAUL1DEANO]

Wow great comment, every time I hear music like this I want to go to Cuba and drink rum and listen to fantastic music like this!

[@gabriellecunningham7196]

🖤🇦🇺

[@octoberskye1049]

The woman wrote the song because she LIVED it. Amazing. Simply amazing.

[@carrotjuse]

Damn. That woman could twist and squeeze every last ounce of juice out of a musical note! It's a crime that she died in obscurity and others got the credit for her work! There should be a monument somewhere in her honor!

[@OffGridInvestor]

Then you build one...

[@beatle9239]

After listening to her a few times, I didn't realize how great she was.

[@jamesmchie2578]

Damn! What' a powerful lady!

[@judyledbetter3915]

@@jamesmchie2578 Amen! God Bless. 🎶

[@denniscoppage859]

@@OffGridInvestor Lol!! That sarcasm made me laugh til my ears flapped! Got Janis hanging on my LR wall.. Love her "Ball n Chain"!... But this just grabs the shit out of me! First time hearing it. Just recently started gettin into BIg Mama n came across this! I've noticed so many RnB songs n "Rock" from 1948 on up, that were genius!... I mean, it'd make a dead alley cat git up n kick the rug over n cut it the hell up!! ..But it's not acknowledged because it was "black music".... But wound up top of the charts when the "lacklustre" version that was remade by white groups later on. Thank God for Utube n Google! Just dig it!!

[@Volker_GR]

How she starts to sing is like a rolling takeoff in aviation - like it so much! She was so unpretentious and authentic. It's a shame she had such a hard life. R.I.P. little 'Big Mama', in our hearts forever.

[@laduke9876]

Big Mama Thornton had a voice that could be heard to the heavens, it has been an honor🌹

[@user-lv4gr2tr4s]

Authenticity in it's purest form

[@lucblin5302]

You are right, out from the heavens and towards them!!

[@janelleanderson6744]

Yes yes

[@FittyfittyFitz717]

Nothing like a real soulful black grown woman singing like this - she’s unbelievable

[@lucblin5302]

Black but also native american!!

[@icampos89]

Breathtaking. Easy to see what Janis was trying to replicate. Comes so effortlessly to this Queen.

[@kutyala]

I guess she didn't want to replicate. JJ was a wild young horse, Big Mama was a queen. Another world, just the song is the same.

[@grammyj17988]

@@kutyala~ Jj couldn’t even come close (but her world loved her and made it #1) go figure

[@kaomicruce1982]

The world did not give you your flowers while you were here Mama. But to those of us who love you..you will always be the queen of our hearts. 🙏🏻❤️

[@dessamuels7641]

💯

[@aapple3749]

My first husband was a true musicologist. We met when Joplin had just come out with her version--and I was surprised that he wasn't bowled over, the way all us white suburban kids were. Then he played me the originals--Big Mama, and other black women who NEVER got the recognition they ought to have had. This recording/video is jaw-dropping in its honesty & intensity--and its music!

[@trinavillanueva7108]

I loved Janice Joplin, But this lady's version comes straight from the heart and soul, I love it,

[@calamityjane1581]

You should hear Etta James' version to...hope you will.

[@tripjet999]

+Trina Villanueva "Janis," not Janice, she would have told you.

[@p.k.3666]

didn't love her enough to be able to spell her name...

[@BHall-tw4ye]

Mama had a much better voice than Janis, and a more soulful backup band. I grew up on the Janis version, but this is so much richer.

[@fatcat1967]

@@tripjet999 fuck that bitch janis

[@williamsmith6629]

Damn! After hearing this version, I have a whole new outlook on it. I didn't know she wrote this and did it first. No wonder Big Mama smashed it!!!! Hell yeah!!!!!

[@helenswan705]

and she does just sing. She THROWS it out

[@withgoddess8029]

Joplin ruined it. No subtleties.

[@destineydevereux4722]

​@@withgoddess8029 youre a wrong,, Jan sang it her way, she used to listen to Big Mama and was heavily influenced by her and always said so, I don't think youre capable of comparing two great iconic artists....

[@triciaess]

​@@withgoddess8029Agreed! She screeched like a banshee, her rendition is absolute trash.

[@ybcarlebach266]

I actually like JJ’s version better. Janis is mesmerizing at Monterey.

[@antwanholman2449]

I heard this song for the 1st time last night...a few tears dropped...IM A GROWN ASS MAN THO!

[@adriennesmith2133]

It's alright to cry!!!

[@dessamuels7641]

Cried with you

[@Callsigntitan]

how come this woman are not known at all? She is the best singer I've ever heard

[@rsm6912]

Big Mama & Buddy Guy...one of the most powerful combinations in blues.

[@carlosescalante1080]

Pfalzman right up there with BB and Bobby Bland!

[@iVenge]

Lord have mercy… it does not get better than that

[@lynetteberg4807]

I weep when i listen to Big Mama, damn her voice is amazing. Its so many interesting pieces of her character that get me with Big Mama. she is humble and in tune with herself. Listen for yourself.

[@dessamuels7641]

Weep with you

[@lucblin5302]

You say It well, humble and powerfull, what a lady!!

[@kaystephens2672]

Music from the heart. We'll never see this God given talent ever again.

[@dessamuels7641]

Straight from the heart

[@dr.boinkersbookkeeping9028]

I had goosebumps from the moment she walked on the stage, god damn... I'm speechless

[@jaleelshivers226]

LUD WIG that smile when she hit the stage! WOO, ric flair drip

[@kimmiemoore8770]

LUD WIG me too✨💋✨

[@jayschwartz5540]

I sure do wish there were more performers like this now.....

[@eduardodelagarza4787]

Saw big moma when I was 10 and fell in love, Houston was the epitome of the blues at the time, God bless Texas and big moma

[@albertaleonard4021]

You know it’s good when your soul is shaking listening to her voice and the band--perfection.

[@veteranbroad8802]

I got chills...I'm 65 and while I've heard of Janis Joplin (and love her).. I've never heard of Big Momma Thornton ...damn.

[@petermietus1893]

First I came across Big Mama Thorton in late sixties or early seventies when my friend in Warsaw have Big Mama Thorton 2 LPs on Arhoolie Records-Big Mama Thorton in Europe" & "Big Mama Thorton with The Muddy Waters Band" when I noted her greatnest."In Europe" was recorded on October 20,1965 in London with Buddy Guy,Eddie Boyd,Jimmy Lee Robinson,Shakey Horton,Fred Below & three tracks with Fred Mcdowell on guitar.Specially tracks with Fred Mcdowell are very expressive & then I'd fall in love with her voice and great blues msic.LP with M.W.Blues Band was recorded on April 25th,1966 in San Francisco.Until now I've collected her 12 CDs & 8 Lps.All of them are great.All the best to all blues lovers & good blues music collectors.By the way in my blues music collection i can count about 7000 CDs & 12 hundred Lps.I started my collection in 1966 & is growing.

[@rebeccasanchez6208]

I’ve never heard of her before; but my god! What an amazing voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I been listening to BB Kings Bluesville on Sirus XM for about 7 years and have learned a lot about Big Mamma and other artists who’s songs were actually covered by artists like Janis and Elvis. . Big Mamma Thornton played an important part in the development of what became known as Rock and Roll. You might be interested to know that the Elvis hit song Hound Dog was also one of her songs.

[@devilsden2283]

This lady is and was a far under rated treasure in the music industry....waiting for the movie to bring her legendary status to the world....R.I.P. Willie Mae....

[@DariusScott]

don’t no why but i started crying when she first started talking ! she deserves so much more recognition!

[@MyMoppet52]

I've been listening and viewing Ball and Chain much of the afternoon. This is my very favorite. I love the sound but also she is so beautiful and looks happy and healthy. She is one classy lady. She didn't have to mention Janis. Her talent is beyond what we can understand...look at TWO of her backup bands. Muddy Waters Band and Buddy Guy Blues Band. THEY WERE BACKUPS!!! She was the star. I am so glad to see your video. Thank you very much.

[@nikradik]

Theybhad so much class back then..

[@profeflyfish]

The musicianship is sublime. Clean, powerful, true. Majority of contemporary blues performers are pretenders, wannabes compared to this. This is transformative.

[@bckm54]

close your eyes and let big mama's voice take you over. You WILL enjoy the trip.

[@doodle9898]

OMG goddess that voice, that soul , chills xxx

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

You got that right!

[@1953SM]

If I close my eyes the swelled up tears will drop....and it's taken a hold of me like a ball and chain!

[@shanettacane7101]

Please..Never.. get some rest love for real. Everybody think they got soul and want to be BLACK

[@cynthiaking2153]

This just cleared up a lifetime of confusion for me. My mother was from Mississippi, she always called me “Big Mama “, since I was a teenager. I grew up in Chicago with my dad. I never knew it was such a compliment. I thought she was calling me fat. My mother passed, and never explained to me why she called me that. I was not worthy, to be sure. I am white, and not very talented. Only thing is my soul, now that’s a different matter entirely. RIP Big Mama’s everywhere!

[@wordreet]

Well bless you and bless your mom. That's a mom with a wink in her eye, it seems to me.

[@shanettacane7101]

Girl please

[@bubbatheking9225]

Something in all of us can be stirred. It waits. Your talent IS powerful enough to see things others cannot.

[@nikradik]

@@shanettacane7101 lmaaaaaaaao

[@rrockhard1]

Very deep story 🙏

[@spinozacelt]

Its pure.no way of alteration,no changes in the studio.Nothing could make this any better.This voice stands alone.

[@jeromejackson8237]

Queen Latifah in the leading role...what do you all think? Need to see her biopic. Her vocals are just amazing, without effort. Big Mama WAS JUST AMAZING.

[@peggie7126]

Yes!!!! Please!!!! We need these stories of beautiful, strong women!!!!!

[@lloydtucker5647]

I think that would work.

[@sthompson2839]

Jerome Jackson yeahhh I was trying to think who Big Mama reminds me of.

[@charissecoal]

Jerome Jackson yuuuuuss though dont expect any hollywood studio to do a black woman justice they screw up near anything that shows black folk in a good light. And i think their screw ups arent always accidents 😔

[@deborahmazza8123]

Absolutely!!!!! That would be fab!

[@misty1836]

Dang she can sing..I felt that in my bones and soul!! Nowadays singers don't got that deep down...feel it your soul blues!

[@kurtzwar729]

I had the great fortune to catch Big Mama in 1968 at Eagles Auditorium with her All Star Band. She has roots so deep in the blues. My god, what a singer. She is in my best ever with Bessie Smith and Janis Joplin. Janis I caught in 1969 at Winterland in San Francisco. God bless all of America's great blues artists. So great to still hear Buddy Guy in 2024. Thanks all.

[@anonimaanimada1]

Janis is great but this lady is Divine, Black is beautiful

[@knaziringram4589]

BOOM!

[@uscgrl484]

This is the SHIIIIT !!!!

[@Tkimba2]

I prefer Janis version.

[@StanSwan]

Sure Joplin made her a ton of money covering her song.

[@recordguy4321]

Ha ha

[@petergorm]

She's right up there with all the best blues artists of all time. Cool woman.

[@jacktoddy9783]

What a beautiful woman. Full of charisma, style and life.

[@panthermirror]

Jack Toddy AND DO NOT FORGET CLASS!

[@bluesharp59]

Very very talented . I watched a documentary on her and its sad how everybody else made tons of money off for songs . Big Mama was original and you can call her a legend of the women of Blues ! Great video gave you a thumbs up.

[@bluesharp59]

Great Voice ! Wow I can watch her over and over !

[@marciapaixao3214]

Qual é o nome do documentário? Gostaria de assistir!

[@jimmydean9602]

What documentary? I cant find one

[@carmelmoore6465]

Truth

[@DiabolikalFollikles]

Unfortunately, that was the deal for most Black artists back then. They wrote the songs and the white/Jewish record companies stole their masters and royalties. They took advantage of their low business acumen. Shameful, but I’m grateful for the music. 🖤

[@bullitts]

Absolutely love her!!! Last time I was in Inglewood I paid my respects to her at her gravesite. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathleengooch1196]

Who in 2019? 🙋🙋🎶🎶🎶🤗🤗

[@vernestamackey1994]

This singing...

[@fiorellafenati5395]

fiorella!

[@joseguadalupemoreno9177]

yoooo

[@enriquegranados5179]

Aquí. Enero 2020.

[@periclesmaconha]

2038

[@BoStone]

Fantastic, simply fantastic

[@supkirsten]

Just saw Buddy Guy tonight. He always pays respects. Mamma, your beauty was stunning, your talent beyond compare - walk in peace Queen

[@narvelancoleman8597]

She has such a pretty face!

[@90skidineffect88]

Narvelan Coleman she does

[@helenswan705]

I agree. I am struck by her beauty, and her graceful bearing

[@lydiab6063]

I know. Her expressions, her voice and her beauty are exquisite!

[@mkit9235]

She is so beautiful and what a great voice

[@NycBeauty]

I said the same. I luv looking at her face.

[@normamcmanus1139]

Beautiful, multi-talented woman. No words can describe how good she was. Never heard of her until yesterday with the passing of the “Elvis” movie actress. Fantastic woman!

[@mercygrace.]

This woman's bone/facial structure/symmetry is absolutely STUNNING 😍 OHHHHHH ... her voice is pretty too lol

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

4:57 what a soulful divine high note!

[@debbpoll9860]

CARLOS.....YESSSSSssss

[@henrymarek2315]

I fell in love with her the first time I listened, if only I could hear, Big Mama, Janice, and Coco Taylor, together!

[@revdelaney]

Big Momma AND Buddy Guy = A GREAT THANKSGIVING!!

[@VangeliRock]

Gives me chills.

[@ramonaortego9420]

Had no clue she wrote this song. Wow! I already had immense respect for her talent. This is music

[@she77ZJ3]

And the sad part...her family is getting ZERO ROYALTIES FROM HER MUSIC.

[@christopherbartels5801]

So Glade For U2 Would Of Never Heard Of A Lot Of The Old Original Blues I Missed A Lot Of It In My Life

[@juliecarranza04]

what a blessed voice that was!!!

[@ummdeseis798]

One of the BEST performances I've ever heard! Blues music that touches the soul. RIP Big Mama

[@courtnocase]

Really like this performance ❤

[@superkat460]

Nothing like the original. Today's artists stand on the shoulders of those like Ms Thornton who didn't gain financially as their talents so well deserved.

[@victorias8865]

Wow she is amazing. I just love her.

[@dmotta2811]

I love her on this video, she’s beautiful.!

[@stephanomarr6829]

HAD THE privilege OF meeting, big MAMA THORNTON, at a club in Montreal, a MARVELOUS experience, SHE was in HER MOJO, a fantastic entertainer, BLUES AT IT'S VERY BLESSED, BEST......ps ENOUGH SAID ALREADY...

[@shaynarodericks914]

I did too, Stephan. That was in the 80's. At Doo Doo's club. What a honour it was to meet her. She's got a good sense of humour too. Highlight of my life. Love Big Mama.

[@TransAmBandit]

Blues music that we need more of today. So damn sweet to the ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@1GuitarraFacil]

And what a band, by the way... Buddy Guy and Phil Guy on guitars, Fred Below on drums, A.C. Reed...!

[@markricca2559]

+Jay Bee's BLUES LINE A.C. Reed. I know that name. Sideman to Son Seals for many years.

[@DonDeering]

+Mark Ricca And A.C. Reed spent time playing with Earl Hooker and Albert Collins.

[@howardthrongard640]

I remember having a cold beverage and watching Redd Foxx at a nightclub in San Francisco in 1970 when Big Mama strolled up to the bar to get herself a drink. Great singer!

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

She was called big mama due to being 6 ft and 450 pounds, Thornton was found dead at age 57, by medical personnel in a Los Angeles boarding house, on July 25, 1984 She died of heart and liver disorders, due to her longstanding alcohol abuse, She had lost 355 pounds (161 kg) in a short time, as a result of illness her weight dropping, from 450 to 95 pounds (204 to 43 kg) R.I.P.

[@willitwo81]

0:27. Gotta feel it in your Soul first, then let it come out. Yeah Buddy! Legendary.

[@jrellis11]

What an amazing artist! Truly one of the founders of rock & roll. Grossly underappreciated.

[@sheireland3737]

Woah. So effortless. Such vocal control. Such emotion. Wonderful.

[@douglasdesena]

Respect from Brazil.

[@danielletheodoro9080]

Respect from Brazil (2)

[@iVenge]

She walks out on that stage, and surveys everything around her, with that perfectly regal look, like the Empress of the Blues. And she _is._

[@faunoram]

just one word... EPIC !!

[@SanMan_22]

Only one word to describe her voice. Celestial!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Angela9G]

what a fascinating and powerful presence I love her blues I love her voice I love her mood

[@riverthecat]

This haunting talent has Frightening power..very beautiful...

[@sidDkid87]

Wow! Can feel her pain . . Sing it, Big Mama!!

[@pariaheep]

Music is a holy thing! Amen.

[@SuperGarbonzo]

GOD TRULY BLESSED THIS HUMAN AND HE BLESSED ME TO HEAR HER -THANK YOU GOD& THANK YOU BIG MAMA THORNTON

[@leadchick]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame gave one of the Musical Influence awards for 2024 to this incredibly gifted singer! Alabama’s “Hound Dog.”

[@obiestill5785]

Her voice is my medicine tonight.😎💜💜💜💙💙💙

[@ianj3231]

If this performance doesn't hit u, DEEP down in your soul, then u might wanna get yourself checked out

[@ANISTAZImetal-po4rz]

She is so beautiful. And wow. Her voice !

[@dianeflock9460]

America, the home of the blues, now and shall always be.

[@monicathegreat1924]

Leaves me speechless and wanting more. Heartfelt, amazing, uncommon and unrivaled blues perfection. Pairing these two giants was genius. Thank you for posting this American treasure.

[@breadboy2712]

your right, her strength is awesome, just look at her brow.

[@eudoraevans3340]

The industry took from her for so many years.......NOW people want to give credit.

[@theossideris62]

she's the queen of blues!!!

[@callousphysicaltheatre8244]

As wonderful as Big Mama Thornton was, Koko Taylor owns the title of Queen of the Blues.

[@jamesvickers5004]

Buddy Guy backing, really did wonders on that.

[@CeciliaPapke]

i wish there was a million plus like buttons for this! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelbrowne5267]

This is real music, fuck rap

[@Nutbelly123]

Thank you for this . What a beautiful women singing the real blues

[@gasar8964]

The incomparable Big Mama Thornton , the Giant of the Blues !

[@msprick3619]

AMAZING REALLY AMAZING YOU CAN'T GET ENOUGH R.I.P MAMA THORTON

[@Sundardevsaha-e3k]

Beautiful. Beautiful. Beautiful.

[@joannestewart4959]

Feel the pain and the truth Big Mama Thornton - blistering beautiful woman.