Freddie King - Sweet Home Chicago

[@patrickalloyssius9138]

Now that's the blues ,hundreds of artists have covered this song ,this is THE best version

[@nunyabidness1339]

I agree with you that this is by far best the cover of this song. That’s why Freddie is my all rime favorite bluesman. Pretty much every blues band covers this song, but nobody covers it as well as Freddie King! His guitar and vocals

[@Andy-cz4xw]

This version and SRV's alpine valley version with Robert Cray, JLV, and clapton

[@VincentWhitley-w8c]

@@patrickalloyssius9138 I have always said the same...No better version out there not even Robert Johnson's original

[@Attitude-royale]

Is it only me who thinks Freddie is perhaps the most underrated out of the 3 kings?

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

he was certainly the least well known, but look at the competition!

[@Ruffmike1]

The youngest, so less respect. Saw him twice, once at Winterland with BB and once by himself in a nightclub, one of the best of all time. That said, I think Albert was the best of the three Kings.

[@chrispifeleti1682]

the king of kings

[@conorlarkin7135]

BB was the best guitar player, but I think Freddie had the better voice

[@edwardmazur5774]

Freddie was the king of blues guitar .more versatile than bb. Check out his instrumentals be was on another level .

[@LPJack02]

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

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Same age as Elvis🖤

[@logibear2022]

That's sweet!!

[@richwells630]

How can you not want to be guitar player when hear this ? Such an inspirational musician .

[@tomcooley3778]

Or a bass player backing him up !

[@gballa2730]

Ikr

[@knifelyfe6565]

@@tomcooley3778 Freddie's younger brother, Benny Turner.

[@knifelyfe6565]

Hammond B3 organ player is Deacon Jones.Went on to John Lee Hookers band after Freddie's passed.They are missed. AINT IT FUN BEING FROM DALLAS!

[@IJR911]

Funny you said that, cause that’s exactly what happened to me. I heard 3 songs in a row by Freddie King and said to myself, “Damn, Ive got to learn how to play guitar.” So after being a drummer since I was a young kid, I took guitar lessons at age 30.

[@johncollins5044]

I totally agree with the latest comment, Freddie was probably the best of the three, raw and perfect, can’t get enough of that, I know he’s long gone but very much appreciated and never forgotten. JC

[@gsmith757]

Back in the day, before I was regenerated, you could get into the clubs when you were 18. Three weeks after my 18th birthday, I took my girlfriend to a club to see a blues player named Freddie King. My first time seeing live music in a setting like that, I was up close, and Freddie was a large man, almost 6'5". He seemed larger than life and was so good at what he did. I was awed. After all these years, I still have the same girl and occasionally still sneak a listen to Freddie when no one is around. Eight months after I saw him, he died of ulcers and pancreatitis. He was only 42, but had been performing for 26 years by then, and the hard life caught up with him. This video is as I remember him. It must have been made not long before he died. Enjoy things while you can. But remember, fun stuff will soon be lost to dust and cobwebs. In a little while, no one will remember Freddie, or me, or that night. Instead of focusing on old, lost things, follow the One whose words are eternal: John 6:68.

[@JesusIsLove_John3-16]

Amen brother, god bless ❤️

[@wwill2516]

That was a beautiful message, I saw many of these blues men through my life This music has always brought me peace

[@koko-pu5vn]

I agree w your love of good blues music and spiritual take on life. Peace and health to you.

[@nutindoin2]

Amen, brother you got it right,!!!!

[@littleshrimp6905]

Amen, you are the best and i hope you are doing fine

[@petejmcguigan]

can't believe 5 people disliked this. This guy had it all, voice, presence, chops,and he influenced so many of our guitar heroes. Very sad he left us so early.

[@jimboelrod5181]

Now up to 67 dislikes. At least we now know that there are at least 67 tone deaf people in the world.

[@WeAreNotAmused]

I assure you anyone who wrote that is not considered to be a source of any. Veracity and or are otherwise a bunch a no-count fucktards and prolly almost never are these individuals held in any regard Or. Perhaps attention-starved.

[@logibear2022]

They were deaf.

[@SamuelBrowne-y8o]

Those 5 dislikes have no taste of the blues,or they are deaf,got no rythem ❤❤❤

[@paulhamrick801]

Holy crap. How I have went my whole life without ever listening to Freddie I will never know. Now I can't stop listening. The complete performer. His confidence is unbelievable

[@jeffreydraney3928]

Im hearing you Paul. I hear so many players over the 70s and 80s that were influenced by Freddie. Never knew it at the time. Go figure. A true king of the blues. If you know what I mean???

[@elainericketts8820]

@@jeffreydraney3928 ...he was the..... TEXAS TORNADO.............

[@merylpelosi8485]

I got to see all 3 King brothers at different times, BB being the last.

[@christhevancura9113]

Eric Clapton , John Mayhall , Jimmy Page ..All heavily influenced by this epic musician.

[@Sven237]

..all hail to the King

[@noobicore6859]

A serious blues powerhouse who influenced so many. His " Going Down " is one of the the most hardcore blues/rock tracks ever.

[@bluestarinn]

Blue's powerhouse I love it! Your so right...

[@larrycarr4562]

Great, great song. It grins!

[@larrycarr4562]

Oops, grinds :)

[@kennethmcclung9399]

Been following The Poker since 1968..the only problem I have is he didnt kive long enough..

[@bigernmccracken5241]

Man, this cat had it all. The total package. I only discovered him in the last five years or so, and mad at myself for not doing so earlier. You can hear about any so-called guitar hero in everything he does....only he did it first. RIP Cannonball, shame we lost you so young.

[@ricksoto1025]

The Big Man always brings a smile to my face. Just great!

[@BirdYoumans]

Always was my favorite of the Kings.

[@althecat4290]

Clapton Beck Page Vie all tip there hat to the king of the Kings, taken to early

[@drnickcampos]

Werd

[@the-LeoKnightus]

His playing has the most 'english' on it, but BB Live at the Regal is my treasure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqCmlouoh7eantE

[@rodwebb8153]

I'm

[@larrycarr4562]

King of Kings!

[@jcorpus100]

Freddie was technically the best guitar player of the three Kings just in terms of his dexterity and fluidity. His masterpiece "Hideaway" contains some difficult licks that the other two would have been unable to replicate. Albert King had the tone and sustain thing down. B.B. took the T-Bone Walker's pioneering guitar work to another level and graced us with numerous timeless songs. But Freddie had the flying fingers.

[@jokermaan1]

For me Freddie was the best. Raw power that made even Albert sound wimpy!

[@davidmusk9605]

One of the best if not the best versions of Sweet Home Chicago

[@missionoc]

Soo many Kings But Only one Freddie!

[@robertdonadee9860]

Big fan of this Texas blues legend.

[@stevealdridge6911]

The great Freddie King. As others have said, underrated. No one had a better voice for the blues and he's as good as any of them on the guitar. Great track.

[@jeremypatino7661]

Freddie had such a powerful voice with which seems no effort, man he could belt it!!

[@TheSynergyChannel]

Can’t believe this is my 1st time hearing this guy!!! Can’t wait to listen to more.. his energy!! Just weird I didn’t hear him before.. anyone else have the same or have I been under some rock or so? 😅

[@martinstanley1091]

Ya you been sheltered, hopefully you have heard Magic slim, if not check him out 👍

[@harryw9598]

marloes often it is all for a reason, dont think you find music. its the oppositte . good music comes in due time. might wanna listen to boogie funk. live at sweden. it sure dont come better than that. veel plezier.

[@richard7408]

He's a bluesman, not like many stations played the blues. Thanks to YT there's a lot of people hearing this music for the first time. Way back around 1975 I worked at a restaurant in the Chicago area and the guy I worked with was about 10 years older than me and always found a blues show on his old Zenith tube radio. He was the guy that told me the LED Zeppelin that I listened to was actually written by Delta bluesman. Of course you'd never know it by reading the credits on the back cover of the album but that's a whole nother story.

[@marions.120]

Hard to believe, the man influenced Page, Clapton, Beck and many others! ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@markkickmark]

The greatest blues musician to ever walk the earth.

[@carpediem6709]

+mark alan G. he still walking on the earth day and night

[@brianrobinson927]

+mark alan G. Freddie is the once and future King. LONG LIVE THE KING!

[@bullitt7544]

I think I just found this out today? Blow my Mind, or well what little's left, now. Heheheh Wow !

[@brucecall1595]

I'm with ya. The Chicago blues because it's electric.... But he's outta Texas. Always been my fav. King

[@julienguillaume5010]

Thank you! Finally

[@nicktulloh]

Saw him in Boston a couple of weeks before he died in 1976. Words fail me. One of the absolute best. Goddamn he was good.

[@williamtroth]

Goddamn he was good, pretty much sums it up.

[@hornedkingsp]

Envy you man.. wish I could have seen him playing.

[@marjoriemcnary4310]

@@hornedkingsp ik Okk l

[@franknance7116]

Freddy King, is the greatest blues guy, always will be, just my opinion. ! God Bless Freddy

[@guitarhillbilly1482]

Freddie King - super talented guitarist and vocalist who could play and sing at the same time. I really like Albert King also but Freddie is the tops in my book. I liked BB but Freddie is the King who moved me when he played and sang.

[@ImMoonMan]

This is what KZbin should be for; uncovering a part of history with such emotion and raw truth, the authenticity of the past! Forget about all these superficial vlogs and reaction videos this is where the heart and soul of mankind lies, right here. In the hands and notes of some of the greatest live performances ever witnessed. Thank you for whoever recorded this, and to whom uploaded this god bless you.

[@giovanna722]

ImMoon Man Hear hear! Long live black music.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

I love KZbin, I found so many great singers and players. Don's Tubes bribgs me blues I have never heard, fantastic

[@VonBluesman]

Freddie (Texas Cannon Ball) King was the Man, if Stevie Ray Vaughan was still alive he would tell you so himself. GOD bless all of the wonderful blues musicians that have gone on to heaven and fill the sky's with lightening, thunder, and beautiful sounds.

[@patrickbryant5224]

Eric Clapton would also agree.

[@arthynes3475]

And Peter Green and Mick Taylor

[@sunrisesurfbum]

VonBluesman

[@CooManTunes]

Religion is a plague on humanity. It certainly didn't stop Stevie from suffering an extremely violent death. Get a clue, idiots.

[@jeromeoatis6082]

@@sunrisesurfbum Denise lessail

[@patrickmcgowen427]

Freddie King made fire come out of his guitar every time he took the stage, his voice light up an audience, and kept you wanting more!! , a King of a Blues man that left us way too soon. Rip Freddie King

[@juansigala7938]

After a very hard day of work I love to listen to the blues. the take me to another world where I feel free. Not a care in the world.

[@isaacvelazquez5601]

Juan Sigala it just happen the same to me!!! Hugs bro!!

[@oldbluesstudio]

God, I pray that you shower your blessings on everyone. Grant them the courage to face their challenges and the faith to see them through.

[@allandavis6116]

This cut is amazing .. perfect .... tune, voice, guitar, band, expressions, rap, emotions .... this one has it all and everything is perfect ...... the drummer is killin ...... the bass is killin .... the audience is sleepin .... one of the best vids on the net.

[@vincentwhitley8197]

He deserved a Standing Ovation. He was worth any price of admission

[@billycrites23]

I couldn’t agree more with you! Spitting straight facts! I couldn’t stop getting the feeling and urge to dance! The music hit my soul!

[@superintelligentapefromthe121]

For me, he's the best of the blues. An absolute powerhouse.

[@jakebass101]

the strap over one shoulder...I love it!

[@deniskostic1502]

ha, HE WAS BIG MAN..

[@YaoEspirito]

The blues guys always did that.

[@jonveranto7303]

Chicago is sweet but so is Mr. King's music! This video has been rocking for 11 years so others must agree.Thanks

[@stevesmith7997]

Most Underrated King by far ! Brilliant so lucky to have him captured on Film ! film showing my age! Go Freddie!

[@dunsash]

How great this is,a lesson for all in how to own a song. I saw him with Clapton and Ron Wood etc at the Crystal Palace garden party in '76. Anyone else there?

[@mariannerasmussen3003]

+Dunsash James My father was!!

[@j1m1jam]

Freddie was the NUMBER #1 King! No doubt about that. Vocals & guitar that kill...

[@danletras]

Black suit with black guitar is beyond badass.

[@soakingbook]

Best collar game in the business.

[@ash-productions8661]

Freddie had a master tone.

[@YaoEspirito]

And the way he and Albert Collins get that tone with just fingertips I don't understand. Both had amazing right hands.

[@patriciachandler1939]

I have an old pucture of Freddy King from 1972,he opened for,Grand funk Railroad. It was at The Coliseum in Fayetteville,NC.He was,wearing a polyester jump suit. I took both photo's to see ,B.B.KING when he played in Raleigh,NC years ago,I showed them to BB KING AND HE SIGNED A PHOTO AUTUGRAPH TO PATTY ,LOVE BB KING

[@jerryj920]

September 3rd: Happy birthday Blues Singer-Guitarist Fred "Freddie" King (1934-1976) Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame; one of The Three Kings; B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King. Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, mick7575. Blessings

[@jackgant7983]

Freddie was a great talent! He drank Old Charter and loved to get in a late night Crap Game over on the side in Dallas! He was always friendly and never seemed to have an inflated ego problem about what a Master of his craft he was.

[@joecalandrella3330]

I could write a book-and will!- on why Freddie King is the best of the 3, but they’re all spectacular. All three men had great voices and unmistakable guitar techniques; Freddie was the best because he was the most savage.

[@giacjack]

i am over 30 years old, i started listening to old music since i was a child, i don't understand why i discovered Freddie just now!!!

[@sandragriffiths9692]

You did, so enjoy!

[@giacjack]

@@sandragriffiths9692 sure🙂

[@Paul26348]

Amazing. The combination of Mr. King's playing and vocals is nothing short of stunning.

[@primolandia]

Amazing, just plain fantastic! He really opens a smile everytime, every single time I hear his guitar and voice... WOW... Thank you Freddie! :D

[@DoctorOboogie]

Unfortunately never seen him performing on stage in Europe (caus' I was too young to go to the show) , but saw Albert KING in the 70's , BB KING in the 80's (met him personnaly). For me you are the three KINGS. GOD bless you.

[@Tex1947]

What can you say the big man was great RIP

[@bluesmonkey4463]

Freddie just GROOVES and makes you GROOVE ALONG WITH HIM .......A True Master !

[@garyguitar]

I was lucky to see him live several times up close. Just an incredible performer. One performance was for about 75 in the audience...he still gave it 100% plus...wide open kicking ass. Fantastic singer as well as player...

[@alanoffer]

The irony is that if he was still alive he would be a huge name ,,I'm afraid the seventies and early eighties weren't great for the blues ,mind you he would be to old but you get the idea

[@garyguitar]

True. I've been playing guitar since 1955 when I was a kid in a band. We were performing for years playing rock and country and my DJ bro got a copy of Hideaway album about 61. We learned all the tunes and used them for many years. He was born about 65 miles from me. I remember when I first heard Clapton and knew 3 seconds later who he was influenced by. A great original talent for sure.

[@kirk2269]

And all these U tube videos seem to show him at about half throttle compared to when I saw him at the '73 Blues and Jazz Festival in Ann Arbor, Mi.

[@Teach1ization]

How can that audience remain so calm, in the presence of such an awesome blues force as Freddie King? I'm stunned, at their lack of enthusiasm!

[@robertfischer380]

Teach1ization I saw Freddy in Austin Texas,and wondered the same thing that night. I think they were spellbound. I know I was. What an amazing talent!

[@СергейЛепилин-ж3з]

Прекрасное исполнение!!!! Люблю такой блюз!!!!!!!

[@WatcherGamingRb]

This is my favorite version of sweet home Chicago!!!

[@paulgriffin3438]

Lots of great versions of this song out there by tons of great artists but, somehow, this to me is definitive. He owns it.

[@chuckwagon7354]

Was just watching an SRV vid of a sound check and one of the songs just made me want to listen to Freddie King. SRV nailed the sound and the style. Paying respect.

[@marceibel1131]

R.i.P. One truely giant of Blues. His guitar sound, his powerful and soulful voice, that is like the essence of the Blues, it's what Blues is all about. He's got such authority playing the way he does ..He inspired the best, hats of to such a legend..

[@joeryan6271]

Saw him at Ellis Auditorium (Memphis). Small crowd, everyone moved to the front and he played like it was Madison Square Garden. Superb performance ❤from a master.

[@1962egl]

Freddie was the best guitarist of all the kings period.

[@gaylenhalbert4391]

Yes!

[@junioradult6219]

I bet you think your favorite color is truly better then all the others.

[@1962egl]

I don't have a favorite color.

[@garyesposito8982]

Freddy was the greatest! can't get enough, especially Hideaway on the tv show video!!!!

[@mickspencer2030]

A true master of his craft,his legacy will live on forever 💪👌

[@Bgesser]

Freddie and the boys brought their A game on this one. Bass player and drummer are killing it.

[@julienguillaume5010]

Awsome

[@renleblanc2993]

Gotta give props to the band here too - they are on fire!

[@goodwintrent4453]

Amen! Killer players each one!

[@mariahguerrero3752]

Wow I met his daughter and grandson. She was so sweet. This is so cool.

[@merkur8777]

I had the pleasure of seeing King live back in the 70s. He opened for Eric Clapton and blew Clapton clean out of the water.

[@1954telecaster]

Especially considering he inspired Clapton to buy an electric guitar

[@vmat1000]

A Les Paul, albeit the wrong one,,,An album cover had Freddie with a p90 gold top. Standard was available so,,,History was made!!

[@lukevaughan7706]

Believe it ! ! !

[@banddboy]

I saw him around 71, he opened for Leon Russell. By the time he was done nobody cared if Leon came out or not.

[@xoen6]

I'm glad to hear it :)

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Freddie King! A great musician . So many great musicians used to cover his songs. So sad that he left us so. young at 42, due to his lifestyle.

[@eivindgjengstjohansen9625]

Alcoholism...

[@Stratboy999]

I love Freddies knowing smile.

[@bullitt7544]

That's it. I am on a "Freddie King" Diet. Fantastic Blues... THE BEST ! PURE GOLD JERRY ! 2018 for the BLUES...

[@fled25]

I saw him back in '72, my first concert, I was 14, he opened for Grand Funk Railroad.

[@mccurryburg]

Opened for who?

[@caubichon1]

That broke you...

[@brianjones8106]

Pure class and showmanship he loves his music and the people listening to it!!! You always feel what he's saying no matter what!!! Always appreciate the opportunity to perform and love the people there to see you!!! GBY you Freddy!! RIP!!!

[@belasgirl6]

He always played with so much feeling...and talent.

[@old706]

Best Blues singer ever. We are all still learning and playing his riffs and licks. The "Original Hard Rocker"!!!

[@Eitner100]

The Emperor among the Kings.

[@smbeabout]

The amount of rasp/passion in Freddie's voice is always a source of aural pleasure for my ears.

[@murrayweiss983]

amazing....so thrilled to see this

[@aspendog3923]

I saw home at the AWH in Austin many times but not enough. Never any shows like his. His heart pierced by the Armadillo tail was a masterpiece. I was privileged to have been a part of that in my life. What a great time to experience live music changing before your eyes.

[@michaelfisher4588]

Saw him twice at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin in the early 70’s. He killed it every time.

[@brushcountry6361]

Yup. Me too.

[@petergorm]

I read somewhere that when Freddie King was around 16 years old, he wanted to play in the blues clubs around Chicago. But first of all he was to young, and a few places told him that he sounded to much like BB King, so they were not interested. And that was how he developed his wery unique way of singing! He wanted to sound like Freddie King and no-one else. This guy kicked ass! Imagine that, being dumped because you sound like BB King. Freddie didn't take it. He is my all time blues hero! ; )

[@fredhelmecke6073]

No one has more heart.

[@kennethmcclung9399]

I been a fan since 69 ...Saw him at Mother Blues, Dallas. He tore the place up..

[@Uncletoast52]

I heard them all but, miss Freddie the most.

[@calnonhardy4002]

Freddie's commitment to the song is so complete that is why he is the King of all the Kings.

[@miloszivkovic4303]

what a performance! Great artist who were so underestimated that looks unreal from now... beautiful upload,thanks Mick!

[@susandavis2848]

What a gorgeous sound this man made with his guitar, the voice, the soul, the spirit of the man....awesome!

[@Wiromax3]

Freddie King, Albert King and B.B. King. The three kings!

[@Henry-ms1sl]

Love Freddie!! I always love to jam on his stuff man, such a phenomenal blues guitarist and his voice is quite literally awesome!!

[@mglsnog9034]

You can feel the music out of his body ! Best ever ! 👍

[@unggrabb]

Goodhumoured and a great artist

[@rysir6951]

THE master at work!!!!!

[@florinedavis5545]

12/20/22 love me some Freddie-luv luv luv

[@rhauf55]

....and a great, distinctive blues voice.

[@montelluke8498]

😂 nothing but happiness and tears when you here this GIANT " the TEXAS CANNONBALL" himself FREDDIE KING ,that voice and that guitar 🎸 playing both together are gasoline soaked in butane nothing short of sparks and plugs , play on brother " CANNONBALL" !

[@rolandpotter479]

This guy nails it every time.

[@mariaali4754]

Awesome!!! These singers where before my time but I wish I was able to see these great legends they where best

[@HAPPYTHELEAF]

Freddy is and was always the best...

[@knifelyfe6565]

The "Black Beauty" Freddie is playing went to Isaac Tigrett of Hard Rock Cafe fame in the 80s for 1700.00.

[@tedmarakas2626]

He's one of the immortals. A true legend.

[@1millionsubsnovideoschalle52]

God bless the three kings.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Love Freddie King,............ and the venue too!

[@mikearabia4030]

YES, Freddy is one of the best.

[@Koffieleuter]

The thrill AINT gone!

[@chrishutt8]

"Up all night...with Freddie King!. Got to tell ya, poker's his thing!" --Grand Funk Railroad

[@RollinCoco-Nut]

Beautiful. Man, when I made the connection to that homage from Grand Funk Railroad to Freddie King, I felt like the deepest sense of like, "Man, that was like a total bro move."

[@williamtroth]

The well oiled fingers and voice of THE MAN.