How David Hoffman Got To Film BB King At Sing Sing Prison

[@meritz59]

I GAAAVE YOU 7 CHILDRED AND NOW YOU WANNA GIVEM BACK!!! only BB... RIP...

[@henriquecig]

MAN, IM HERE 2021, AND LOOKING AT THIS...DAVID HOFFMAN, I JUST WANA SAY, ...THANK U!

[@MrDaryca]

You can't imagine a more responsive audience.

[@andybells8943]

I'm from Grand Bourg, Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'm 37 years old. I grew up listening to the blues and American rock n roll of the 50s, 60s and 70s from the cradle. And just seeing these artists makes me want to have a couple of beers. Drive any muscle car, if possible a shelby ford mustang charge 65 for route 66 and visit those old bars, listen to rokcabilly on a jukebox and the locals tell you stories and myths. It is a dream that I can never fulfill

[@tommydouglas94]

Amazing work. 26 year old learning the blues who has watched this clip countless time. inspirational stuff and thankyou for your great work

[@professorhamamoto]

Mr. Hoffman: You are the finest documentary filmmaker to come out of the 1960s to present. I showed clips of your films to "International Students" at UC Davis so they could be exposed to the real America. Had I not been forced out at UCD I would have designed an entire course on the documentary films of of one, David Hoffman. Thank you for your continuing contributions.

[@deaddropholiday]

That's a big claim to make. Emile de Antonio sets a very high watermark.

[@ABLYamimash3]

Look at the looks in their eyes! Beautiful to see emotion get driven through out.

[@aetherflow]

Alex Lockley Am glad artists took time to play for the prisoners. One of my favorite albums is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison. Those crowds appreciated and felt a lot more than we do at concerts, I think. For just a little while, they can escape with the music.

[@jammaneon]

We have lost a Living Legend, far beyond an accomplished Master of the Blues......he has left the mark of immortality, his voice and legendary Guitar licks will serve mankind forever. Goodbye B.B. King, and with confidence, God Bless.

[@west4coast77]

Not only fabulous, iconic performances David, but the sound quality is excellent as well! Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful moments.

[@TheKareba1]

Thank you for sharing I never heard of BB King playing in the prison..only one I heard of was Johnny Cash performance wow!! I love BB King!

[@Odawg96]

He recorded a really famous live album that you can hear right here on KZbin: Live from Cook County Jail! But yes, Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison concert was the catalyst for the prison recordings.

[@gearoiddom]

Eight minutes and three secs of solid gold americana. Thanks from Ireland.

[@aetherflow]

Voice is so powerful on this recording. Chills. So good. Even for just a little while, they were able to escape with his music.

[@carltongregory3556]

Perhaps one of his best performance every I second that, you may note he seemed a little nervous at the start, and then quickly got into his groove on the first note from Lucille. The Blues may not have been the choices of music for his captive audience and it was so good of him to perform at the Prison on Thanks giving, to give up his time & Talents and Band for free, correct me if I am wrong some one, just marvellous and magical, thank you KZbin, where else could we experience this, greatly missed.

[@guysmalley]

No way BB was nervous

[@ew4932]

@@guysmalley He told David that he was nervous it another video clip from the documentary, "Sing Sing Thanksgiving".

[@kelliecarter8376]

Wow! This just made me remember how beautiful music and times was, thanks you, this is truly a rarity in this time, and America history. Wow!

[@pozegausaill]

The best to me of BB! On Thanksgiving hes playing in a jail ! wow!!!

[@suesutton9226]

the last act was great and a bit of a surprise - thanx for uploading this rarest of clips . . .Love you B.B. . . . .R.I.P.

[@sunnylilme]

God bless BB. I'm grieving a love I've never even had. POWERFUL

[@theberrby6836]

Dude. Look at how young David is! 🥺🥺✨ Thank you so much, these BB performances are some of my *favorite* things. In many ways, what an experience this content is! :)

[@bluv6]

Came to see B.B. (RIP) as per the title, and also got Bill Monroe! Two of the great originals of American music (sandwiched around Dolly in one of the great original wigs of American music). Thanks David Hoffman for shooting this all those years ago, and thanks for posting it here!!!!

[@veronicalove6925]

Imagine watching these LIVE

[@drakosfire1064]

I got meet blues boy on my 16th birthday. I will never forget it and etta james was there. Best gift ever thanks to my parents.

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

Who’s the band member that the cons in the audience seem to know - and what’s the story there? Can anybody shed some light, please??

[@Jake_Ro_X]

This was one of the most historic moment in music history. Kudos to David Hoffman for restoring this. Finally, uploaded on the internet to be archived and viewed permanently. 😁

[@EpicKate]

I just missed the opportunity to perform at that prison! I did theater at a lot of others in Upstate New York. They really were the best audiences.

[@7Seven1OneThree3]

Dave I’ve watched a lot of your videos and they’re treasure You are an awesome person and bring a lot of joy to my life watching these videos

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I am glad that I do. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@andybells8943]

Soy de buenos aires Argentina. Amo el blues y el rock n roll estadounidence de los años 50, 60 y 70. Y con solo ver a estos artistas me dan ganas de tomar unas pares de cerveza. Manejar cualquier muscle car, en lo posible un ford mustang shelby cobra 65 recorreriendo la ruta 66 y visitar esos viejos bares, escuchar rokcabilly en alguna rocola y que me cuenten historias y mitos los lugareños. Es un sueño que nunca voy a poder cumplir.

[@roystonmacadam3916]

What a amazing piece of history! RIP big man!😎

[@iaingibney8960]

Thanks for posting really appreciated :)

[@andymullarx6365]

BB King is one of my favorite people in the history of entertainment. The younger people I talk to obsess over guitar play but I think it was his vocals that made him a star early on. Maybe it's because of Lucille. I contemplated buying that special run of guitars that Gibson did some years back of a BB King model and I couldn't afford it in any sensible way but I would've tried to get him to sign it not for resale but for me. I would have played it as well. But life got in the way and before I knew it and BB and Scotty Moore were gone and so I won't meet them in this world anyhow. The song he did with U2 on Rattle and Hum is powerful and if any of you hasn't heard that you should.

[@genevarobinson6398]

BB King...grew up w/my Dad William Pulley playing all his cousin's music on guitar!!!

[@stub4488]

Love this channel. Lots of history. Thank you!

[@dianereed8597]

UNBELIEVABLE! lol OMG Dolly Parton ... Unbelievable at this...she’s Just AMAZING! What a Video! Alllll Legends!

[@gekanes4astniy]

God bless you for the probably one of the best performance of all the time

[@luciehanson6250]

Found this post, you were so young, David. Me too!

[@katmandew2152]

Wow! Its you i knew i recognized you from another great work i dig. Right on.

[@Fretless99]

Very cool, Mr. Hoffman! RIP, Mr. BB King :(

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I am sorry for the title era. You are correct. Thank you for the compliment and the comment. David Hoffman-filmmaker

[@victorgoodman9545]

THIS IS JUST SO STRONG IF YOU CAN RELATE

[@MarttiSuomivuori]

Dolly! People had not seen anything like her before!

[@taufiqhidayatmasri]

I've been downhearted baby Ever since the day we met I said I've been downhearted baby Ever since the day we met Our love is nothing but the blues, woman Baby, how blue can you get? You're evil when I'm with you And you are jealous when we're apart Yes, I said you're evil You're so evil when I'm with you, baby And you are jealous when we're apart How blue can you get, baby? The answer's is right here in my heart I gave you a brand-new Ford You said I want a Cadillac I bought you a ten dollar dinner You said thanks for the snack I let you live in my penthouse You said it was just a shack I gave you seven children And now you want to give them back Yes, I've been downhearted baby Ever since the day we met I said our love is nothing but the blues Baby, how blue can you get?

[@BluezzEh]

omg ty ty ty for not letting this disappear from public viewing xoxo

[@donnaclarkheadley6690]

Ain't nothin but B.B. the king If you like the blue's Then. you gotta love this!!!!!!!!!

[@maddymud]

Body and Soul just killz me. You did a great job on capturing this.

[@Rabadamtimtimti]

Tremendous! Tremendous! Every bit of it.

[@Soundeagle3456]

David you're one lucky cat, and I see you're someone who never misses opportunities, very sharp, very sharp.

[@herrrmike]

came for bb. stayed for dolly.

[@beniceorbegone]

OMG this is wonderful - fans of all the artists - Bill Monroe!

[@Zipolitepagesso]

Is there more of the concert?;if there's please share,thanks for this Pearl

[@lucasandrew24]

Fantastic video excellant tunes..

[@Echinger1]

In memoriam B.B. King. God will bless you!

[@victorgoodman9545]

BRILLIANT FOOTAGE

[@markcaffey5396]

If you truly want to entertain people, lead with what your heart tells you. We watched a full generation grow up, live and die on the Grand old Opre. Their season has come and now is gone. Now you get to walk in the spirit, in order to bring those things that fill you. We’ll never get to feel that level of comfort again, have to remember that we are spirit, wrapped in a nasty flesh called humanity.

[@ronnieguitar99]

I've been downhearted ever since I heard B.B. had died. I thought he was immortal.

[@victorgoodman9545]

PURE GENIUS

[@jeffstone2136]

BB King....the first two names name stand for Blues Blues. Or maybe Blues Boss. A talent for the ages.

[@fozizain6182]

Blues Boy King

[@glennhall2729]

Great stuff -- Thank you.

[@dobrov1]

One of the greatest voices of the 20th century (and 21st,,,)

[@maddymud]

Oh, and the males gaze for Dolly, reminds me of the capture of the rapture of gentleman at a Judy Garland concert ...

[@freebird1969]

Great footage .

[@carltongregory3556]

Thanks David.

[@joeynighttrain1126]

GREAT✨ ... Whats the title of the B.B. Song?

[@lukekelly5097]

Brilliant lyrics

[@tokoloshgolem]

There are no words

[@guysmalley]

He had a captive audience

[@aliwhitwell]

What a cracking voice Dolly has!

[@SJ-dm3eb]

Reminds me of when Cash played San Quentin.

[@25schmeckles55]

WHAT SONG IS THIS? Please ;)

[@andybells8943]

Could someone tell me what year was that concert?

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Read your description please

[@WestonWilsonMusic]

The king

[@1683clifton]

bb is the downhomest no guff bluesman that made the world know what was real. god bless his soul

[@1683clifton]

thanks for the like

[@LisaCupcake]

Wow, what a privilege to be there for those performances. Exciting to see them now, too. Is it just me or is Dolly a little less, er.... top heavy in this film? lol

[@Realbenbudson]

The link is broken

[@rerite2]

Dolly. Dolly. Dolly. And I don't mean the one I keep in the garage.

[@DhafinFausta]

"Almost cost a riot" well that's dope!!

[@Realbenbudson]

Did you film allot of concerts?

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Unfortunately no, Ben. I was more the filmmaker folks are sent out to do stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Concert videos are surprisingly easy for a documentary filmmaker as you may know because the energy is coming from the stage and you just have to capture it. David Hoffman-filmmaker

[@Realbenbudson]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker oh ok. I really like your films you film really interesting things and I like how you film and edit your films.

[@sgdeluxedoc]

Hmmm.. I'd like to see it, but it's not available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Not in Canada, anyways Personally, I'd think it'd be hard to top BB at Cook County prison.. but who knows?

[@bowenmcconnie]

LOVE 2 BB

[@nathanvanderham5941]

Came to see Bill Monroe, but got The King instead. I love it... I wouldve given anything to be there.

[@LetArtsLive]

wow this is good

[@Realbenbudson]

Link is broken

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

You are correct. Thank you for pointing it out. I have fixed it now. David Hoffman-filmmaker

[@tpatton6773]

❣

[@bintangsavio116]

but you said i want a cadillac

[@COLEEN322]

rip bb

[@erocnrolln5627]

Hay bb some how i heard Some of your family Lives in layton ut? I live in ogden. It is nice to walk down 25St in the early morning And see the brite lights Of the union station I like the way u dressed in This you tube video and Also the guy from new york Who made the theater version Happin happen ! Lukly for me a store like menz Warehouse sells sutiets And Shoes from italy at Stores in america

[@Johnnycdrums]

They skip a beat at 2:55. Fact, all together, so it must have been planned, I think.

[@djmiljkovic6257]

RAW POWER!

[@JesseWright68]

Jesus what a beautiful woman.

[@hcaliforniagirl]

at 4:59 that guy gives me the creeps

[@choko2121]

@6:14 he sounds just like dolly

[@alexstanciu9030]

I wish I was BB.............

[@sunnylilme]

We went from an ENTIRELY black audience to ENTIRELY white.

[@londonman8688]

when kid dynamite tell you you are the big one !

[@CrooningForLeftovers]

BB King cut short for Grand Ole Opry? What?

[@Salih.A.j]

10 dollars today don't buy you a sandwich.

[@TruegrassBoy]

The best part was Bill!

[@三桝範康]

やはり、BBは🆎型のイイ男

[@1683clifton]

Give me some room cause I just gotta give major "today I learned" for Dolly Parton's real assets! want no augmentation back then my dudes. jugs few

[@1683clifton]

and far between!

[@Rabadamtimtimti]

Among other things.

[@Nounismisation]

Insurance should Mars attack

[@erichorvitz851]

KZbin homeless mans rock song