Big Mama Thornton Ball 'n' Chain Hound Dog 1983

[@medolark]

No one sings Hound Dog like Big Mama. She owned this song. Ü

[@walcoman]

Absolutely unbelievable Big Mama Thornton don't imagine we'll ever see anyone or any female or male who can sing the blues with that much heart and soul at least in my lifetime such a gift to be able to hear this

[@agnldp]

Today, many years after this recording and the interpretation by Janis Joplin, i heard Big Mamma for the 1rst time on a french radio. I was a great fan of Janis Joplin until i realized how much her way of singing is a caricature of blues singing. Many people think you just need to have a husky voice like Janis Joplin to be a good blues singer. I undertand why black people were so hurted when she was "crowned" as queen of blues, when you listen at the real older blues and jazz singer.

[@nemesisprime2993]

Even at a older age she still sound great...her voice sound just as lovely when she was younger.

[@darreylhenderson702]

Hard to believe she was only 55-56 here

[@John-q9g7s]

I saw Big Mama Thornton on her first european tour in 1965 I was 10 years old. The venue was Manchester Free Trade Hall. Just love her voice, such power and emotion.

[@pathesselgrave6903]

I love Big Mama! Back in the day I would listen to her over & over and try to get her little interjections down. She is a Blues Treasure! fo sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LastUnicorn52]

but its a shame they dont get noticed by main stream. I am old and never heard of her.. She is fricken amazing .. As good as Billie Holiday

[@manchadeltigre]

And so different

[@douglassmith7750]

If there is ever a "THROW DOWN "in a bar....Im on BIG MAMAS side!

[@archielaird1478]

Agreed...then pour another drink...

[@pontiac7713]

I bet she had hands, bro... lol... 🥊🥊

[@sweetrose19]

It hurts to see her like this. Idk what her personal life was aside from her being a heavy boozer, but she was the best.

[@sweety1009]

I need a drink with this one. You have to sit back and enjoy it!

[@FittyfittyFitz717]

Big mama the truth, the band back her is incredible

[@BlutoUSN]

A truly Great moment in Musical History...

[@sweety1009]

Hi everyone if you type in "Big Mama Three Generations" you can see the full concert! It's great!

[@moptisevare183]

Didn't get the recognition she deserved. 10x better than the Rolling Stones in my books. She was phenomenal.

[@manchadeltigre]

No relation with the Rolling Stones.

[@LastUnicorn52]

wow never heard of her before.. She is amazing

[@MrGandharva108]

This is how it's done, kids.

[@ZoeskiiSC]

Get it mama

[@tatianaleyte4160]

Quando vejo uma artista e um vídeo assim, entendo melhor o Elvis e respeito ainda mais 👏👏👏

[@naturaonline]

Bravo!

[@TEXASNYC]

Awesome!!! My fellow Texan!!

[@Diizel]

Awesome... thats all i can say....Ball and Chain and Walkin´ the dog? HUH! ;)

[@tonymerguez6767]

Une voix magique

[@kurtadams3021]

LEGEND

[@ingridhippolite1233]

Neilson very good very very good sweetheart

[@alexandrebento196]

Sensacional!

[@Diizel]

Awesome... thats all i can say.... HUH! ;)

[@mithrasenkidu9423]

Big Mama sings Rufus Thomas' The Dog (Walikin' The Dog) in medley with Hound Dog, just like she used to do from 1977 to 1984.

[@leiaaparecidagouveiaherbst7918]

Show!!! 🥰🙏😍

[@harrykingdig968]

Gid song

[@bandicoot5412]

Pure

[@humbucker98107]

Her drummer in this video ended up getting progressive MS a few years ago and could no longer play the bass drum. Now through a natural process the brain uses to heal itself when injured called brain plasticity, she is starting to get her ability back. Just like I did in 2002-3. Brain plasticity works for anyone, doing anything with their hands or feet. Google Get Back Your Music Phil See to see a short video about it and please, spread the word if you know anyone with MS or Parkinson's, etc,. Thanks, Phil See

[@davidcooper6786]

Who was this great band, particularly the keyboard player? Big Mama was "Outstanding" with the best blue's I've heard in many years. Wow, she just blows the mind. Great clip here and I hope someone can answer for me who the backup band was. Thanks.

[@hermanhilton9769]

1 for da ages

[@abderrazakfikri7744]

Elle a influencé et aider tant artistes.tel : buddy gay.jhon lee hoker...

[@klaus-peterwoyke2989]

... was gibt es Schöneres als Witz im Herzen ..

[@lisaduffy821]

🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊❤🙏🏿🙏🏿❤🙏🏿❤🙏🏿❤🙏🏿❤🙏🏿

[@mountainwoodie9816]

Saw her near the end, carrying a Mason Jar of booze and wearing two pairs of pants...and her voice was still the most soulful.....

[@arminsebran9243]

Does anyone know who the guitarist is backing Big Mama Thornton? He looks familiar but can't place him.

[@lonergan2468]

Thanks for this, wonder how old was she here ?

[@darreylhenderson702]

Either 55 or 56, she died a year later at 57

[@MsReddVelvet4207]

56

[@elsantimeraz1]

ESA ERA ENTREGA A LA MUSICA SIN PRETENDER LUCIR NADA MAS, POR ESO LLEGA Y TRANSMITE

[@christoffersjostrom4258]

Who’s the drummer?

[@MReynaArte]

raw real talent..Janis made it famous ...mama wrote it

[@AAwildeone]

This had to be one of her last LIVE, right?

[@raycooper3269]

When I saw her in Portland Oregon toward late 80s she was thin as a rail and mostly sat on a chair. However she did a fine show.

[@sweety1009]

5:56

[@shaylal8036]

yall shouldnt had done no close up on big mama

[@chrisbellhex]

It kinda was hers, but not really. She sang it first, but she didn't write it so she can't really call it her own song. It was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

[@michaelsporke4239]

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