BIG MAMA THORNTON IN CONCERT Eugene Oregon 1971

Songs: Blues Walk, Early In The Morning, Ball And Chain, Hound Dog, Rock Me Baby, and So Long.

[@2apocalypsex]

Just think about this for a second, if it were not for KZbin 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

[@heuristicdish]

@A Person A FELLA COULD REALLY GET A ROCK & ROLL BLUES EDUCATION THESE DAYS!! BLESS THE MEMORY (AND DON'T FORGET SIPPIE!)

[@HunterMann]

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

[@jean-charlesmeunier6529]

@@HunterMann Thanks for posting this here. I have just checked out your website. GREAT project! ;-)

[@evongilford392]

I was thinking the same...😚

[@orane3549]

Correct!! I never even heard of her until a few weeks ago when KZbin put her on my radar and I can't stop listening. She's fantastic.

[@Pulsonar]

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]

At least she was living the Life she loved @ Pulsonar

[@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.

[@jody024]

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.

[@ms_lee_sings3607]

@@Pulsonar 💯💯💯

[@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.

[@jimimes]

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

[@lynetteberg4807]

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.

[@Diddddu]

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.

[@carolfishwr8703]

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!

[@LNielsenDK]

The new Elvis movie give her retro comeback 👏👏👏

[@Pulsonar]

@@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.

[@dewilew2137]

@@LNielsenDK f*ck Elvis. 😒

[@3v3ryBaddi3sGotAStory]

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✊🏾💪🏾🙏🏽😌💚.

[@wandabeasley3419]

I LIVEI

[@wandabeasley3419]

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 👍 👌

[@Shadowwolf7774]

Amen!!

[@sandhya315]

This comment is interesting lol. These two things aint mutually exclusive. Also, as a lesbian, Big Mama absolutely had sex appeal. Just not for your gaze.

[@Shadowwolf7774]

@@sandhya315 People do not care. What you do in your bedroom is your business not ours.

[@mermaidguitarist]

YESSSSS!! The way she plays that harmonica!!! Take me to church Big Momma Thornton!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fosbury68]

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.

[@jobabs]

Looks like college kids for an audience.

[@liamwhitney509]

I believe that is the correct location, if my memory serves me well.

[@eamonnsiocain6454]

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.

[@kaitlynmckessy7146]

Éamonn Síoċáin hopefully.

[@gittawax7562]

If you get there, bevore I do: tell her I said HI ❣ And until then we listen on to Big Mamas music

[@pandorasbox2269]

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. KZbins amazing for real music . Stay Blessed Sir from Scotland

[@stonerolling6813]

:) :) :)

[@charlkiachaneyevans912]

Wow

[@kennethterrell7409]

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.

[@anibalsoto8131]

The grandmother of rock and roll

[@michaelbyrd524]

Do you mean blues?

[@manchadeltigre]

Forget about rock and roll. This is the real thing

[@HypnoticHollywood]

@@michaelbyrd524 Wasn't blues around before her?

[@davidsimms4508]

@@michaelbyrd524 Where do you think rock and roll came from!! R& B and Blues had a baby, they named it rock and roll.

[@freakbennett2263]

Æ-mên, jùs såyîn ¡😎🥚😎¡

[@francbarr4393]

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.

[@Pulsonar]

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.

[@mallorga1965]

... And early Robert Plant! Now I know where he comes from.

[@divalateefah2010]

The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen 😍 Muddy Waters and Big Momma Thornton may they both RIP🤍🕊

[@TerrsaFarag]

What is sad is she should be in every hall of fame. ❤

[@petersdotter41]

Definately! 💖

[@emilylopez6919]

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🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@anthrobuff47]

I was introduced to the underrated artist while an undergraduate student at OleMs, in pursuit of the BA in Southern History and Culture under the founding director, Dr. Wm (Bill) Ferris, the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, the University of Mississippi, Oxford. . Ferris is a two-time Grammy Award Winner for his work on Mississippi County Blues culture. Hope you guys dig her style of musical greatness

[@carolfishwr8703]

This, Sir, is a gift to all of us who have been listening to, and loving the Blues icons in excess of fifty years. I have honestly never heard of her. Thank you for introducing Big Mama Thornton to those of us who had been deprived of her rich talents for so many decades.

[@alancheshire5649]

A complete force of nature! Big Mama was one of a kind.

[@JOHNSAG1]

This is priceless .. beautiful blues ...

[@katzwhite5962]

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🇬🇧

[@marybarrow4057]

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 :)!!!

[@carolfishwr8703]

Me also, I'm 70. It saddens me to have missed this wonderful woman's amazing contribution to the Blues!

[@JohnWicker-id4mh]

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

[@mallorga1965]

Y yo, también de Chile, aquí en Santiago, recién descubriéndola, impresionado. ¡Saludos!

[@jrellis11]

Big Momma is beyond legend! So grateful to have these pieces of history still available.

[@rory7784]

The most magical thing I have ever seen. Wtf? Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrChristian]

Raw soul, ladies and gentlemen!!! And a most beautiful spirit, RIP beautiful Mama!!

[@SnoopCatts]

This whole show is BANGIN!!!!!!!

[@issacharlev5553]

people in the crowd seem to be so happy

[@blakewhittington4336]

Oh shit! Big Mama got skills!

[@trenae1965]

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

[@lindasimpson7412]

I JUST discovered/uncovered her (6/5/20)! WOWOWOWOWOW !!!!! I'd have been 20/21 for this concert. If I'd only known!

[@ronaldspencer6177]

It DON'T get no better than this!!!!

[@dorothytemple4195]

I see where Janis Joplin got her style of singing from.

[@BlackStorm555]

Memphis ribs, barbecue baked beans, corn on the cob and cornbread. Mac and cheese, collard greens and candied yams. Three kinds of barbecue sauce sweet, hickory, and hot. Wash it down with some sweet tea. Soul food and music and summer breezes.🎤

[@cathythomas9128]

Black Storm got that right!

[@iamdorisann]

You're making me hungry!

[@lorettacollins3061]

Damn I am hungry

[@penname40]

Black Storm , don’t forget the peach cobbler

[@denisemarie8421]

that sure sounds good to me

[@supance4594]

the woman's got soul! gawd!!

[@maureenmolleron747]

Became a fan after seeing her live a teenager.

[@Onionbaron]

Big Mama oh yeah! But what an awesome band! So tight!!!

[@marionherrera8075]

There are NO words to describe this.......Thanks for posting. Beautiful

[@rebeccawilliams7333]

Noone remembers what a treasure we had in Big Mama Thornton

[@redgator78]

Undesputed queen of the Blues

[@angelajones6719]

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!!!

[@evongilford392]

RIP Big Mama🌹

[@PriestessAusetRaAmen]

Wow!!!! she was indeed a force of nature.

[@judyledbetter3915]

Great Concert! God Bless Big Mama Thornton. 🕊

[@evelyndiaz1459]

Band is tight .

[@Bluesmusicno1]

Amazing still watching 2022 I'm in Glasgow Scotland

[@Callsigntitan]

This is probably the most underrated concert in history

[@maggieadams8600]

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!

[@beromarkovic5934]

Then check out SISTER ROSETTA THARPE

[@reithchase7784]

One of the Best blues performance, well performances ever. Love Big Mama!

[@hansigrunwald3838]

This Voice puts tears in my eyes and gives me goose-bumps!

[@lucindajones3656]

Another QUEEN

[@hillcountryhippie8498]

Man, this is history of rock n roll. She is amazing!! Pick up that harmonica mama!!

[@nikradik]

Looove this omg thank u so mich..learning about so many women

[@0otee]

Harmonica swings with her like One 👌🌺🌻💫 ‘Hold it steady right there while I hit it... ‘ ! 🌻🌺💥🌹 It just came partly in between two songs .Great!

[@KikaKika94]

BIG MAMA GIVING ME LIFE

[@ajdavesmith8569]

Oh this is timeless Love it

[@liteskinnedbobbybrown6256]

THIS was amazing!!! Big mama was amazing & that band was woooooo

[@nodice8312]

She was big mama ..used to run into her in odd circomstance in san fransisco ..loved her stage presence ......i could go on....😂

[@helengilliam7890]

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.

[@acousticshadow4032]

What an entrance!!!

[@MReynaArte]

Pure,real, raw talent.original...hound dog, ball and chain..her original songs..epic performance..Super Star....Phenominal......one of a kind

[@TheJackflash85]

The Grand Lady of Blues !

[@granpamuzic]

This is "Brown Likka" music.Music for grown folks

[@triniagrice871]

Granpamuzic no chaser...

[@DebraSuttondls]

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.

[@raycooper3269]

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!!!!!

[@raycooper3269]

Saw

[@arijinal]

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!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯🤦🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@ruidomasivo1957]

No one rock as you did Big Mama!

[@HorrorMetalMaestroRedrusty66]

I so love watching this concert, I can't sit still the whole time, love seeing the band and the crowd as one, no color lines here. I especially love that blond guy in the front, right in front of her, who obviously loves him some Mama Thornton and is constantly dancing like he feels that spirit baby.

[@cliffbilbo9619]

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

[@lynzydian2103]

This was a long time ago, I Luv it

[@beatabaranowska-natil3658]

Good old blues!

[@Qnexion]

"Rock Me Baby" sends me to Never Neverland ... ahhhhhhhh ♥

[@amarshmuseconcepta6197]

Qnexion 🍬✌✊ #WWG1WGABIGMAMA💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🙏

[@suzeauster2223]

It’s Impossible to sit Still ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@gasar8964]

The Amazing Big Mam Thornton 👍👏💯

[@jessicajaramillo1668]

Yes this woman is awesome. We see her here on KZbin as a young vivacious woman then later as an older woman full of humor and grace as she glides across the stage. Just lovely!❤

[@pstanton2445]

She was 45 at the time was filmed. She was 26 when she originally recorded "Hound Dog". Amazing talent.

[@mariefinley8435]

A legend an Icon ! ❤️

[@sharonmac2017]

Speaks to my soul 💖

[@bradwatt2775]

Brought here because of Elvis hound dog cover. Big mama is/ was a true talent.

[@markwathen8438]

My goodness gracious 🎵🎶💞

[@bymyself9487]

LOVING BIG MAMA THORNTON SHE I BADASS Thank you REST in PEACE 🖤💙

[@louisdna9601]

This concert was recorded on November 20. Thank you very much for uploading the whole show!

[@mckenzie9552]

Heavenly music heavenly Big Mama

[@frankrossi7640]

Impossible to get any better than this. Fantastic!!!!

[@jaynecampbell4396]

usually don't like harmonica music but THIS is GREAT!!! Let's boogey!!!

[@nancywilder5426]

Love her! Big Mama's got it going on. She is beautiful, inside and out.

[@shyneempress6059]

Amazing talent!

[@angelicaholiday7755]

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 ☮️”

[@echoecho3108]

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.

[@Callsigntitan]

Geeeeezzzzz first timer here on Big MAMA the whole band is unbeliavable

[@seldenkid48]

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.

[@2skyland]

Back when BIg Mama was Little Mama Thornton......what a Voice ❤

[@jobabs]

That backing band was in the groove, esp on Rock Me Baby

[@AndreaTAndreaT]

Wow, Big Mama Thornton Was Baad!!!!

[@kelliwebster285]

Amazing talent💙

[@Roestradd]

I had tons of stuff to do this evening, I'm so glad I shoved them aside to watch this. Well worth it! And you bet I'm gonna see it again ❤️

[@roc7880]

she sings like 5 different people with one voice. BB King, Aretha, Elvis, Otis, Little R and Chuck altogether

[@audreymosley5669]

I lovesouthernoldies

[@aririariribo6989]

More like, they sing like her lol. Especially Elvis and Joplin

[@DavidPinner-z1z]

Maybe she taught them to sing

[@reneewhitecarter6575]

Not Elvis

[@MavenWorldwide]

No makeup, theatrics, stunts, sideshows or gimmicks of any kind - just pure talent and virtuosity.

[@makedaqueen6867]

Lol

[@goldenlady1213]

Great singer ! Great dancer ! Great Queen! Priceless all day every day ! R.I.P Big Moma Thornton ❤

[@reneerobertson5478]

Unfknbelievable! Amazing! Much love world. Thanks for this !!!

[@beatrizbeneditodasilva4078]

Meu Deus!!! Não tenho palavras para descrever a força da mama . Mulher poderosa , talentosa, virtuosa.

[@mamabearwalker09]

This is awesome! ❤❤

[@alejandroaranda2098]

estoy tan conmovido,... por fin ver a Big Mama Thorton en vivo, y sentir como rebasa lo que había escuchado )que no lo esperaba) el ahora verla ha sido de lo más sorprendente que he visto en la música, vaya,... experimentar este agradecimiento realmente crea y acerca el sentimiento humano, el gran blues, la gran Blues women... muchas gracias!!!!!

[@kathleenpopata9718]

Thank you UTube opening a window to fabulous entertainer such as the likes of Big Mama Thornton ❤ 👌 👏

[@Potentialaj]

This is a gem

[@musicarchives4u]

she will always have a special place in my music heart. my absolute nr 1 female performer. i don't know why, It's a feeling, it's in the stomach, it surrounds me when the music plays, i touches my very soul

[@mirellairula1343]

Wow and she had a beautiful face too!!!!!

[@manuelcacerez2535]

En verdad que la sra Thornton era para su tiempo (y quizàs en estos tambièn) un verdadero requetecontra guancamaconiiiiiiiiisimo de espectàculo espectacular. Mas, imposible.

[@lanceromance6856]

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!