Freddie King: Ain`t No Sunshine When She`s Gone.

Not possible!

[@gatorblue]

Freddie was the whole package. Killer gospel-style vocals, monster guitarist and almost in league with Willie Dixon as a song-writer. He had more than 20 crossover hits during a time when Black musicians weren't played on most stations and 5 of those were instrumentals. He was, possibly, the first major bridge between true blues and modern rock.

[@tomcooley3778]

Not to mention all the other players who coped his licks !

[@bmcutty]

#monster

[@villelahtinen2675]

Willie dixon stole most of his songs. Freddie is at another level

[@thrillhouse27]

Can you imagine being at a performance like this live? I truly believe it would change who you are from that date forward... its so very moving even just on my cell phone

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Freddie King (September 3, 1934 - December 28, 1976), aged 42 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@swendog65]

Freddie is the King!...I never knew he did this song...always knew him for his Blues stuff..this blew my mind!! He does the song justice!! R.I.P. Freddie! and Albert too!!

[@dontworrydon]

I'd say this is the blues.......

[@oldbluesstudio]

Heavenly Father, please guide everyone towards peace and unity. Let your blessings bring harmony and understanding among us all.

[@SoniaMorrison-25]

AMEN

[@samljer]

190 thumbs down? 190 people dont know the origin of greatness.

[@Mgdesignlondon2014]

Anyone who'd give this a thumbs down, doesn't understand great music...

[@heydayma10513]

They don't get the Beat (s).!

[@seananderson6768]

They're otherwise known as cretins , or to be kinder , the uninformed 190.

[@Nobjan]

Sadly, there's a segment of the population that gets off by putting others down.

[@davidgrantphelps1944]

@@Nobjanhospice nurses

[@JobiwanKenoli]

The best version and interpretation of this song for me... Real blues, real feelin, real touch ! Perfect with the lyrics !

[@msb105]

How can you not like this, I mean everyone loves the bill withers version, but Freddie King just made it an entirely new song with so much feelng in it,and great guitar work also, whats not to like

[@phantom.wreath]

I know this comment is 12 years old, but i couldn't agree more. This version especially

[@julioheavy]

It's absolutlety amazing how he gets involved with the atmosphere created by him and the other musicians during the performance. It seems like he takes a quick trip outside stage, but then he comes back and starts talking to the audience, just to be sure that he is really there, back again.

[@IndependentGeorge76]

this era was some kind of pinnacle in musi, and this performance is up there with the best. all those guys that came up, learnt their trade and paid their dues in the late 50's and early 60's all hit a real maturity around the same time. guys like freddie, dr john, the meters and countless others. what an era, and what a sound. RIP Freddie King, i hope there's regualr poker nights in heaven...

[@rajinder2k4]

i think this version is wonderful, he presents a unique emotional perspective and understanding of the lyrics, its hard to peg down but like theres a bit of frustration, helplessness, love, detachment, and ecstasy in the realisation that it is indeed only dark in her absense.

[@menadzer77]

he is so original that emotions that he plays just flows in the air every time he plays...great musician

[@fnkdrmmr]

Freddie Is very soulful. Bill Withers is also very soulful. It's a pleasure hearing music played by musicians - and not just a "keyboard wizard" programming songs without feeling or emotion. The drummer was especially funky.

[@skontch1]

in case anyone was wondering, this is what they call the blues...rest in peace big man..

[@yes2bertl]

Thank you Freddie King, this song has made me strong (and weep) when my woman had "been gone" due to her illness for so many times over the past decades - ain't been no sunshine then. Thank you - there is more hope now than ever. Love and Peace.

[@ripgutmaori]

So laid back, FREDDIE THE KING and props to the DRUMER

[@witchkiller78]

A REAL master of the electric guitar! Soulfull ,majestic ,damn he was GREAT!

[@Inspector711]

What a great singer Freddie was in addition to his great playing.

[@jenton70]

One of the best performances I've watched on KZbin and that's saying something.

[@tomcooley3778]

Outstanding Performance! Great band as well .

[@504Diva]

Freddie King OWNS this song. He and his band are skilled musicians. THanks for posting.

[@stacyblue1980]

Almost crying here. 🙏🌹We love you, Freddie. Praise be to God.

[@phillipwindow9650]

Three Kings; BB, Albert and Freddie

[@eunicefinger]

pure soul,beautiful spare playing,watch and learn guitar players

[@1stSaintsFan]

One of the best concerts I saw back in 1975 was Eric Clapton with the late Freddie King in Shreveport with my cheerleader girlfriend. One of the last shows King did before he died. Freddie King and Clapton did a 30 minute encore that was just amazing.

[@thethorax1]

1stSaintsFan you had a cheerleader girlfriend? lucky you. my girlfriend was the mascot and our team was the lumberjacks.

[@sartainja]

Did you ever marry the cheerleader?

[@lexxdz]

I'm 66 now and yesterday I showed this recording to a young metal guitarist ..his jaw dropped. What King plays there... embedded by his brilliant troupe is just divine and gives me moist eyes every time. Sack and ashes I was 13 years ago to comment...look here

[@tomthefunky]

Over a million hits!!! Blues is alive and well!!!!

[@ImFromTheShelter]

I accidentally came across Freddie. I'm glad I did. Very glad.

[@obliviouspet]

Theres no denying hes got one of the best blues voiced in the world. To sing the blues, you gotta have a broken down, deep voice, but present it explosively.

[@KitaMariatesh]

I think that is what set the tone of the performance, I loved every second of it. Really one on one feel that many of todays concerts really miss.

[@Pmp9318]

Awesome performance, a true artist.

[@bradeddy]

I firmly believe that this is the best video on youtube. Possibly the best thing on the internet.

[@decentjubee]

Oh gosh, he's amazing! I need to buy all his works.

[@raymoran4794]

Freddie Was So FRIGGING GREAT. HE PULLS YOU UP AND DOWN, HE WAS A BRILLIANT MUSICIAN AND ONE HELL-OF A SINGER

[@SooperKewl]

rudseng, thanks for posting all of these great clips of Freddie! As a fellow Texan, I'm proud to call him one of our own.

[@krozareq]

Freddie King is one of the Texans we can be proud of! The Texas Cannonball lives forever!

[@glueforall]

His blues is definately heavenly

[@ocas5000]

This is REAL music here,,,out of ALL the music I like,,,I'm so glad I have ears for music like this,,,MINDBLOWING!!!!!!

[@mulemusic]

Brilliant!! Young guitarists, kick back and study this man and all of the blues players of this time period if you want to be a "SERIOUS" musician! I am an old fart who missed this for soooo many years, and even at my old age, I am in "Freddie school"!! Thanks to men like this, we have great players today!! Yeah Freddie, and thank God for you!!

[@awesomejohnnet]

Its a natural "living the blues" attitude that does not exist anymore.. so natural... Freddie is "in the song" RIP

[@woozawozzle]

He was such a good guitarist that I think people sometimes overlook his singing which was as soulful and powerful as anyone elses

[@ahollatz]

I heart Freddie King! The old school blues will always have a special place in my heart.

[@carlinhos031200]

confesso que não conhecia este cantor ,muito bom

[@Steve.Cutler]

The ones that play the blues this well, all have the same intensity...they feel every note! Played the song a thousand times, but still feel it like the first time.

[@Asly65]

Fender bass précision, gibson ES335, Hammond B3. Thats all bluesmen needs!

[@Vindexter]

and a drummer.

[@thiagofoetsch2141]

Bernard Ilano this is an ES-345, it is not?

[@poolrick]

Good eye! Yes, That selector switch would mean 345 (or 347).

[@MrShockleader]

Talent probably helps too.

[@MichaelCrutcher]

Seems to be piano here, too.

[@gruuby1384]

Whenever he grabs the mic I think he's gonna smash. Hulking presence he's got. The whole band just oozes cool.

[@despinaluigini7991]

Love Freddie

[@yyfreeman]

A man who knows is blues. That Gibson is like putty in those talented hands, molding the notes to his blues.

[@camleee]

4:38 Looks like Jesus is really digging this.

[@jamesportsmouth9171]

he bloody better be

[@dorothyorr3724]

Ay what a 'cool cookie' WOW BROTHER you make music because you are gifted by OUR LORD ALMIGHTY GOD ..... its deep and tells of the struggles that people have endured for thousands of years , the pain and suffering ... love thy Brother and neighbour ... ... PRAY this is BIBLICAL

[@TheServentking]

170 people don't know what is music!

[@505telecaster]

great song, great voice, it's amazing!!!

[@KremenaVenkova]

!!!!!!!!!

[@TheShredfester]

My name is Freddie King and I'm about to bust that ass with these BLUES!!! Soulful performance from a great Texas Bluesman...

[@yes2bertl]

Thank you for this song Freddie King. My woman, due to her illness has been "going away" many a times for nearly thirty years now. This song has helped me through this days/ weeks, even when crying 'bout her. Now there seems to be a resolution to her illness - until then I'll keep listening Freddie. Love & Peace

[@robertdizon2801]

...not everyone gets to be this great and not everyone can appreciate it, so be it, there loss, for those of us who do, we kneel before the King, willingly and for good reason! Sing on Freddie!

[@manuelmaldonado2387]

he was the best.

[@soranB55]

You right! I'm overseas and I can hear Freddie King`s incredible voice. Blessed be his soul !

[@LesPaulStandard989]

now thats music from the heart man.. its a pity music isnt like this anymore.

[@daviemcf]

A classic track from a blues legend!!!

[@katerinajuhaz8137]

This man was not from this earth. Absolutely nothing is better than this

[@BFreezy]

Brilliant cover. Freddie King is the man.

[@roberth4231]

That man has some set of pipes on him. You not only hear, but also, feel his music. Great Stuff!!!!

[@ruggersdream]

DUDE - what can ya say -- nothing but pure soulful blues power!!!! - AWESOME

[@danielholmgren7739]

The coolest cats that ever lived.

[@OlBlueshound]

Blues with feeling, you just couldn't get more feeling than Freddie right there!

[@borellpeter]

If i want to be a King, i want to be Freddie King......awsome...thank you Freddie.....in memory......God bless you.

[@submissions72]

wooooo what a voice gave me shivers.

[@thawatchaiphutthabun8963]

2024 Still listening 🥰🥰🥰

[@tyron302]

I wasn't even born when this came out. but I'm glad I discovered it.

[@kuno_ichi]

Freddie King had a level of passion that's just... awesome to watch.

[@RoyalWulffDry]

When did Freddy get so popular on YT? Did a movie or video game come out with some of his jams on it recently? Seems like last year none of his videos had over a few thousand views. Now they are all rockin out at 6 figures to a mil. Good to see all the old skool love, seeing as today we are in the "musical black ages" . Wich proves that there is hope for the future of mankind and music.

[@woodytfc]

Simply Outstanding......................

[@ramiz110]

love this man, amazing feeling, god bless you Mr. King

[@escutaso8464]

Play, play the Blues Freddie king.

[@markwakephord3049]

Yes , we hear you brother. Very best version of this classic 👌

[@NeanderThal44]

Freddys my favorite blues singer of all time. and hes plays guitar with best of em.

[@JohnBindon]

The dynamics in this song are phenomenal. No one plays like this anymore !!! What a shame !!!! John Stephanski TEARWAVES' Drummer

[@tyoung1122]

Soulful Rendition of a classic song!!! Well done!!

[@jingobusu]

so fantastic!could not be better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

what a wonderful musician R.ip freddie king.

[@Princess_Narii]

that guitar is awesome he is so good das this dude still lives

[@madbluz]

what agreat voice and guitar player thank you just wonderfull

[@rogerfournier5436]

Freddie King had soul playing note to note playing, Texas blues man, amen.

[@Dutchy1965]

aint no sunshine without Freddie around - but at least he left a great legacy - his music !!!

[@JohnBindon]

What a great band and The Freddie King coming through your computer screen and intimately into your home !!! The dynamics of this song is so awesome ! It doesn't get any better than this. John Stephanski TEARWAVES' Drummer

[@jnlclapton]

Freddie is incredibly awesome. Just an amazing singer and an outstanding guitar player

[@croppybhoy]

i agree john.pure spine chillin tone and soul to die for!

[@PJH-2024]

This is Awesome

[@GARYT1956]

Freddie's one of the GREAT one's. His Singing and Playing is just loaded with feeling. Amazing.

[@rollingstopp]

glad he was born--fantastic performer

[@1RavenFox]

Very talented man. I love the blues and his voice is authentic and smooth.

[@LCQMusic]

just wonderful version - never caught this one before... wow

[@italiwoods]

I clicked on this cover by curiosity 3 days ago, have been listening to it over and over again since then. God, i think i already like this one more than the original!

[@CtrlCmdMusic]

I love that smile from the LEGEND!!! when he says "my name is freddy king" & i am gonna own you all !!! WICKED

[@vonchester]

the best guitar player ihave ever heard ain't nobody better i dont care who

[@skontch1]

the hall of fame. well deserved. what took so long? congrats freddie..rest in peace..

[@UlfRainerBeatus]

oh Mann - was für eine wunderschöne Version! Bin ja seit 20 Jahren FreddieKing fan - aber das: wonderfull! thanks for putting it in youtube!

[@Sincopare]

Instead of American Idol, I want 'BLUES IDOL' ...surely we can bring it all back...teach the young...and find the next Freddie King....he or she is out there....we just don't know it

[@yagsmoodley6654]

O my blues gods who the best, you all geniuses, I will never reduce your individual greatness...you all kill me.❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾👋🏽