Sam Lightnin Hopkins Blues Singer/Songwriter

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Sam Lightnin Hopkins was a blues singer/songwriter from Houston, Texas.
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[@paulkersey1007]

Lightnin was the greatest. Period

[@realnewstalkshow6389]

I found out he was my cousin after finding my relatives on ancestry ❤

[@MichaelHattem]

From his music to his life, he’s as much the quintessential bluesman as Robert Johnson.

[@rooseveltdavis9559]

I think they should make a movie on him. Lightnin was the greatest. My father had so many 8-track tapes on him.

[@tanikasolomon]

He is one of our family's heroes! Were spread from Centerville and Two Mike to Houston. Proud to have him in our lineage. 🎉

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

Does anyone in the family currently practice the blues?

[@EmmanuelJDavis]

He was my grate grandfather, Daniel Hopkins first cousin a legend

[@monaural2.988]

And he’s not even in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in the Early Influence category. Let that sink in for a moment. Outrageous.

[@westleycarter1773]

Probably my FAV

[@garysorin5026]

Great video. I was introduced to Lightnin's music almost 50 years ago, shortly after moving to NYC when 17 years of age in 1975. A record shop owner suggested a German export double lp, "The Best of the Blues." There were cuts from Sleepy John Estes, Champion Jack Dupree and numerous other legendary bluesmen. When I heard Lighnin' though, it had a profound impact on me. The first time I heard Albert Collins was another memorable blues moment for me in '78. But hearing Sam Lightnin' Hopkins for the first time was a game changer for this blues lover! Thanks for the wonderful post!

[@freddymclain]

Lightnin' was out on the corner on Dowling Street during the 50's too.

[@fatheadthedog]

No mention of Mance Lioscomb?? He was playing guitar with lightning in the film. Another Great Tex blues man

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

We're they not family

[@BobbyRigdon-xt8yi]

Best blues man who ever lived

[@stacyblue1980]

Praise be to God. Sam. 🌹I am forever grateful and I love ya Sir.

[@TEXGLAM]

My friends booked him in their bars. The Old Quarter on Congress downtown and Liberty Hall on Chenevert a skidrow area on the edge of downtown. Rents were cheap. Lightnin’ would have my Liberty Hall friend, Ryan Trimble, drive him around and put money in his hand to take to a household. The last apt complex he lived on Gray was torn down about two or three yrs ago. A fellow was there when Lightnin’ was. He stated they didn’t realize Lightnin’s notoriety. He was just one of the tenants.

[@thomaszachariah4756]

Hopkins is one of my favorite Blues musicians !! Unique voice, chords and out of this world licks !!

[@davidwalker5054]

Ole lightnin is the real deal singer blues guitarist and you forgot to mention he was the coolest mutha to walk this earth

[@nicozane591]

A gift from God ........ear candy .....he was amazing

[@PeterS-lt6cv]

That was great. Lighting is the man. He's my hero also. His large, framed photo hangs proudly in my home.

[@pittalcoi3747]

Just thank you.

[@easymoney94]

Absolutely Amazing video. Love Hopkins and his guitar style.

[@adriansummers3462]

Lightnin Hopkins is the ultimate blues man.

[@lefty5757]

Lightnin is my favorite Blues guitar player with Hubert Sumlin being a close second.

[@diegolombardi6645]

Greta musician! Unforgettable!!! Thank you for posting!

[@Esteban69129]

Lightning lived what he preached. Nuff said.

[@sammearns428]

Thanks for sharing this... Lightnin' was my first blues inspiration, he made me pick up the guitar.

[@AlvahGoldbrook]

Just sitting outside on my balcony here in Germany and listening to the album „Texas Blues Man“ from Arhoolie Records.

[@PacificaJSauer]

That’s class!

[@douggauzy6258]

I love this video . Very entertaining and informative .

[@markbridwell8972]

Thrills me to my soul that I had the opportunity see Lightnin' sing and play at the Ash Grove in Los Angeles ( '64) . Ok that's it I'm movin' to Houston . sorry that I can't take you .

[@glennbasilii552]

Lightnin' was the best damn blues player and I'd stand on BB Kings coffee table with my cowboy boots on and tell him so

[@PacificaJSauer]

Me too

[@marions.120]

I absolutely love Lightning! You sound like affinando, so listen to Elmore James, Rollin’ and Tumblin’ ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@glennbasilii552]

@@marions.120 Oh yeah I know Elmore James, all those dudes and ladies were so authentic, I love the blues

[@marions.120]

@@glennbasilii552 -I only mention that song because I love it!

[@glennbasilii552]

@@marions.120 Yes it is blues at it's finest

[@vincentbuccieri9305]

Great Voice, Great Guitar Work , Great Presentation! He Was a Big Innovator in the Jump from Folk to Electric Guitar Blues!

[@greenmanalishi6963]

5:06 man lived a good life, jamming with towns Van zandt and lightin.

[@ricwhitehorse2869]

Yep, Lightnin was one of a kind.....

[@ivettepalacin8599]

Great documentary! Thanks for posting

[@chuckjeffery944]

Wonderful video/story. Thanks for the education.

[@TexRenner]

The old name of Emancipation Avenue was East Broadway, which had been changed in 1892 to Dowling Street. Dick Dowling was an Irish immigrant who served as an artillery officer in the army of the Confederacy, an led his troops to a famous victory.

[@stevenkimsey7039]

The blues according to Lightnin Hopkins!

[@freedomfighters5095]

thank you for uploading !

[@chadwickpainter8212]

Excellent! Thank you for this video.

[@lamper2]

DOES ANYONE HAVING THAT PBS ROBERT HERRIDGE PRESENTS" WORDS AND MUSIC SHOW? I saw it at the NYC Museum of Broadcasting-it has not only a young spry Lightning but an even younger teenage Joanie Baez and Classical Harmonica player John Sebastian SENIOR! interspersed between songs Herridge reads some awful poetry but WOW WHAT A SHOW-John's son was watching backstage sitting under the lights and his father said " I saw my son leave home that day by just the look in his eyes"

[@dontgoout1434]

Awesome

[@farmhand6524]

This is the real an humble Hopkins

[@audreywilborn2018]

Po Lightning , RIP .

[@markkennard861]

If it wasnt for SRV i wouldn't have found lightening.. cant get enough.

[@bryanclark1058]

👍🏾 Nice 🎼💙🎶💯😎

[@amoruzz]

👍👍

[@majorscope]

Lightnin Hopkins, possibly the greatest blues singer who ever lived. Been a fan since 1963.

[@lamper2]

Who else saw his last shows at Tramps NYC?

[@claydobbins9342]

Did anyone notice Lightnin' had his "bottle" in his left hip pocket? That was part of many guys like Lightnin' basic make up.

[@connorfullerton2626]

Listen to the baratone.

[@alessandrodesouza6003]

Alessandro de Souza 👦 👦 👦 👦 👦 👦

[@dontgoout1434]

Just sad got all facts wrong and usual commentator talks rubbish