Samuel Lightnin' Hopkins - The Blues

The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
Filmed by Les Blank

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

"That Woman Named Mary" That woman named mary, she going to stay out all night long That woman named mary, she would go and stay out all night long Well, you know, she wouldn't come back to the house Until po'lightnin' and his blues was gone Know you got another man, mary That's why you treat me so unkind I know you got another man, mary That's why you treat me so unkind You know the blues gonna dwell with you I can't get these blues off of my mind Have you made you bed hard, baby Sleep in and call your bed ease Have you made you bed hard, baby Sleep in and call your bed ease You know the blues is just a funny feeling Yet people call it a mighty bad disease

[@gabrielkyser7336]

Biddy not bed ease but this was an awesome comment thank you

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Yes

[@stephenbelcher8783]

Old lightning on

[@mikepearrearpearrear3247]

I believe, it's Biddy Too!

[@stacyblue1980]

He made this up on the spot. I read about it years ago. He could do that. He is an American treasure. My very favorite. My dear friend in Spirit. A dear friend of song and poetry. No kiddin. Im serious.

[@riverpower9402]

Everything about this man is music. Everything about this man is cool.

[@GrandMerc89]

Everything about this music is cool

[@odinosiris8951]

One of the most HOLY things out of the state of TEXAS... LIGHTNING HOPKINS !

[@shaserv]

This should be in the history books.

[@strathchaileach]

It is

[@shaserv]

Not the right history books.

[@FirstUsedBooks]

C'est la vie. You're looking for right history rather than wrong history? My God! It's not often that such an idiot dares to post to youtube.

[@mileselliott4098]

Damn rite!

[@alexiscastro5137]

This movie is in the library of Congress.

[@billygalt9155]

His playing, as always is dripping with sultry coolness.

[@jimberlygridder183]

Great description of his style.

[@jayc2559]

No doubt about it. He had his own unique sound and style, especially the tempo he carried. Difficult to match his sound and tempo. I say that because it's was his soul that was playing. Hopkins in my opinion is the best blue's player to have lived and is my favorite by far. He could care less about money. He had soul. R.I.P LIGHTING HOPKINS R.I.P.

[@ervinboyd281]

When it comes to solo acoustic country blues, he's in a league all his own.

[@thy_apostle]

Agreed

[@lwmson]

I'm impressed by how he plays the blues so effortlessly. I guess it's a testament to how natural this genre of music came to him.

[@TheronBradshaw]

joe jones It’s because he is the blues, Lightnin’ is the Epitome of the blues genre!

[@Dwoed]

He had a story to tell

[@mikidomeny1677]

"Blues is something people cant get rid off and if you ever have the blues, remember what I told you." they dont make them like this anymore.. this cat is something else

[@folibar662]

I truly got the message and I thank you

[@folibar662]

The more I read the more I get stunt. and I thank you very much,BTW because my Line2.

[@hillbillyholdout6437]

If you've ever had a woman that you love cheat on you you know exactly what he singing about... It's very deep... There's none better than Lightnin Hopkins

[@nathanielmestas7755]

What if you were the one who did the hurtin’

[@nicksalvatore5717]

@@nathanielmestas7755 you still can sing the blues bout that too

[@AB-fw6qp]

Realizing the one you gave everything to, is two timing cuts a mans soul pretty deep. The blues make me fight on

[@Detman101]

@@AB-fw6qp That's the truth!

[@Szlachta2001]

The beauty of the blues is even if it didn’t happen to you, you understand anyways.

[@thatguyjaysixfour]

A great blues pioneer. This man has always spoken to my heart with his music. Thank God we still got his old blues around! He lives on!

[@CelticSaint]

Has been, is, and always will be my number one blues artist. Thank you.

[@freedomfighters5095]

Me too thank you Brother

[@rievans57]

Lightnin' Hopkins is one of the fathers of modern music.

[@claytonwalter8700]

that sounds more like an insult.

[@rievans57]

His classic songs, style, and influence place him in an elite group of artists such as Hank Williams, Chuck Berry and Bob Dylan.

[@false-flagburner4184]

Somewhere between Mississippi and Texas there a small independent state call HOPKINS and it's the only state where lightning never stops striking.

[@MEKKRUB]

Love and miss you forever. Lightnin Hopkins 💙

[@wesleyjohndelaney106]

I've heard everything out there. This is the best bit of music I've ever heard. I've been listening to this every couple weeks for the past 2/3 years and nothing comes close.

[@dhillmad]

You can pick his records up off of eBay just be willing to pony up! Worth every penny.

[@reidwhitton6248]

I love the old timers. Lightnin' Hopkins, and Son House are my favorites.

[@xxdfoster]

I have never had a goosebump last this long .

[@HazelS71]

a man who grew up with nothing yet the guitar gave him life what a legend

[@BobLehman-ij1yj]

Such an amazing artist and so blessed to have had friends of the family that raised me with him and all the original blues artists ✌️♥️🙏💫

[@samescobar1065]

Saw him on August 6 1965 at the Glad Hand, Dallas Tx. With his drummer Spider Kilpatrick great show small venue even got his autograph Rest in Peace Lighting.

[@dannyharrington4978]

Sooooo Awsome you got to see him. Boy, if I had a time machine

[@jeremycook7964]

Look how high that action is...

[@_1ben]

Not only is he a great blues man But unquestionably and nondebatable the best "bed head " know to this day

[@lo-fitronics]

The Blues, the last musical revolution to date. All we know today in popular music come from the blues, Lightnin Hopkins is one of his great ambassadors, True Genius!

[@makhai_1277]

I love it when Mary 'talks'....

[@daniell7998]

This man is overflowing with style

[@jackhopkins9745]

YOU KNOW THE BLUES GON DWELL WITCHYA, I CAN GET THESE BLUES OFF OF MY MIND

[@jackrucker6377]

Lightnin Hopkins played some of the nastiest blues licks I've ever heard. By far one of the most influential blues guitarist of all time.

[@chadwickpainter8212]

No words could ever explain how great a song, and performance that was. I didn't know him but every time I listen I learn a little more. There are mountains of pain and broken lives in that man's voice and lyrics. That guitar, man...words can't say. He is one of the greatest musicians that ever lived. Thank you for posting this.

[@bengalitucktuck]

can't stop watching this too yeah?

[@paulhasenauer4166]

To sit there at his feet and listen, would be be amazing! he is the real deal

[@wesleyjohndelaney106]

I'll chill on a chair beside you

[@funkygum300]

My god what a dog x)

[@Thiti6922]

This man gave me butterflies in my heart and goosebumps on my smile!

[@aldito7586]

Lightning Hopkins kept me alive in my down time !!!

[@dariusdribbles.3981]

Aside from his picking. His VOICE makes this. One that will never be replicated.

[@jamesnorwood4084]

With all the white noise out there today, and God bless them all, I've been searching for the real blues and finally I've come home. R.I. P. dear Lightn'.

[@stargazer6675]

Lightnin is the Blues. Wish i could hit those riffs.

[@timpenfield5]

timing is fukin impossible,

[@kelvinjacksonii9074]

Stargazer you can just practice

[@klachopis]

Stargazer You gotta have it to play it, and like you say he IS it. Nobody comes close, so don't feel too bad about not being able to hit it the way he does. :-)

[@jeremypitt714]

You can wish in one hand & shit in the other. See rich gets filled first. Wright is half right. Pick up that ax one more. Maybe there's a one more story it needs to tell.(??) = ) JPMcG

[@toyobeats1580]

Anyone can do it, Just reach deep inside you. The best music lets go of all technical skill. It comes from somewhere else. Some say its within you some say it comes from somewhere else but channels through you. Just gotta feel it. Practicing scales and riffs doesnt make you a better creator they just aid the lay out process for what you already hear inside you.

[@stevetessier6568]

My greatest mentor friend, and teacher. I miss Lightning and Joel Hopkins. They taught me my ABCs about how to take advantage of s guitar. And how to carry myself, thru this wicked world. With class, and distinction. God bless the honored dead. God bless their souls, eternally. They were the very very best. I miss them every day of my life.....!! 🙏.

[@claytonwalter8700]

we get it. Fishing for attention.

[@johnmooreconsulting7743]

Pure American history right here

[@Hikaru109Ichijyo]

this is how good this guy is . . . . the action on his guitar is triple that of normal low action set up of most guitars made today, and most guitarists today couldn't or wouldn't play at least 10% as good as him if they had their guitar set up like lightnin' hopkins.

[@freedomisntfree2089]

I feel them blues, this man was great

[@teresasuttorp8628]

A true blues legend!!!!! And one of Stevie ray Vaughn's favorite' that's what Stevie ray grew up on.

[@markkennard861]

Rip Srv.. he should be still with us like his bro..

[@dannyharrington4978]

Timeless. So natural and amazing. Plays the blues like...... no, he is the blues. Legendary.

[@PotnaLiTell]

The guitar solo at 2:36 is the hardest thing I ever seen in my life

[@weaponx9728]

That’s like me sometimes lol

[@caniican]

This man is Arctic cool, your chilly baby

[@mojohand4332]

Absolutely amazing. Don't make em like this anymore.

[@simonwj6404]

All my hairs are standing up too, just listening. Incredible.

[@cromagnon2620]

This guy is a legend... I love Hopkins... blues baby yeah

[@williamdon3442]

Fuck I love this no super fast playing all from the heart and it still catches the ear and it’s something we can all relate to. This really is something special would have loved to been there

[@stantonvalberg9814]

Saying more with a few notes, than any guitar shredder.

[@omairsh8]

Such an incredible understanding of the instrument. Truly feels like it's a part of him. Effortless

[@cj4ms]

I was lucky enough to cross paths with David ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards many moons ago, have a hunch these two shared a bottle n a story somewhere down the line.

[@hxp07]

Thank you KZbin for recommending this video. I am just starting to discover blues music and I would have never found this on my own.

[@gentx2160]

Lord Have Mercy on Lightnin.

[@EmeraldWoodArchives]

Right around the time he recorded Freeform Patterns with Danny Thomas and Duke Davis of the 13th Floor Elevators. He was a badass. My favorite, in fact.

[@OleSmithy]

Just like Wolf, lightnin was a true man of the blues.

[@nicolen.9642]

Yep! That's the blues! 🎵🎵🎵

[@negativeone2.0]

Pure rockstar status right there!!!!

[@dylanlprice]

One of the greatest dudes to ever do it :0)

[@squaregangster]

Sophistication and class that most could only wish for

[@minou_1]

Coolest thing I've ever seen

[@jimberlygridder183]

Lightnin hair look like he been at it for all nighter

[@daddymuggle]

His hair look like sumthin' sumthin' bout Mary

[@buelroberts3759]

My daughter just told me that this is what my hair looks like when I go out and play pool till late at night.

[@billashbrook3014]

Absolutely the best!

[@kraftwerk974]

This is felt music. Such a great artist.

[@bladediver]

It upsets me that it is physically impossible for me (or anyone else for that matter) to ever be this damn cool.

[@cosmesanchez17]

Wow!!! This is amazing I’m speechless so much talent and history! Thank you to our rich black culture that gave us the blues!!!

[@samirmokdad6459]

That man named Sam Lightnin Hopkins he is one of the best blues singers treating us so kind. Thank you Sam Hopkins and may your soul rest in peace...

[@docmarc36]

I wanna be him when I grow up.... NEVERMIND IM ALREADY GROWN... I STILL DO... leave me alone.

[@paulkersey1007]

Even at Po Lightnin's not so best, he was at this greatest. He was done with cool before you young people knew what to do with it.

[@LCInstrumentals]

If Mary caused this, I know she's a damn bad woman.

[@TheGhostOfFredZeppelin]

And all I can say is thank you Mary, imagine if she didn't exist and in turn his blues never existed..

[@JunoTafoya]

Mutha fricking badazz man,mutha fricking badazz!!!

[@gabedyon1009]

Legendary 🏆 🎸 blues

[@markusr7421]

Words cannot express my feelings for this - SIMPLY AMAZING!!! Beside that: really the coolest of 'em all...

[@mondo_4_real]

smoothest brother in town 😎

[@mariemarie8868]

That is what is all about - the Blues. Sexy tune to me it is...

[@manskullman6509]

Well,this is the Blues ! 😮 John Coolman

[@clarkrobertson6816]

One love brother Lightning,and mother Mary ❤

[@Operos]

You know he’s baked to perfection in this 💨

[@markkennard861]

Is that why the glasses.. ?

[@tayronadreamer]

This is a real jewel💎. Love it❤.

[@antonioramos315]

Hopkins.podemos definir como o próprio blues!!!!

[@beebsxoxo]

I WISH I could have hung out with THIS Guy!!!!! Too COOL 😎😎 for words!

[@ethanhammond7615]

Thanks for this

[@ZOBIBO333]

Lord have mercy

[@henningjensen9556]

He Was One Of The Great BluesMen!

[@imnachosancho]

All time favorite blues artist

[@folibar662]

Once again, the best information I've ever heard in a long time

[@MrShogun25]

seen him play in montreal years years ago it was therer and then i found out i had the blues wow!! can you emange that yup went tot he bar and asked for a dubble no ice true story thak you Lightnin.

[@veroniquehecquet1347]

Y.E.S!!❤️C de la très haute Voltige... 💯 pur sang B.L.U.E.S...

[@jorgeandre5135]

So gold

[@robertgrant9781]

Ride the lightnin!

[@jackhopkins9745]

As he said the blues is in him. "once you have the blues you hear this in your heart

[@hand-petertrostek4387]

He's a King !

[@bill1388]

The best ever period

[@N33DS]

I think he'd play the same to an arena as he did in that room. Love it

[@paukanful]

KING.

[@scottsoucy6186]

Bluesman don't get any cooler than Lightnin' Hopkins!

[@chadwickpainter8212]

Good Lord I love Lightnin'.

[@luisrecabarren8899]

Absolutely positively the best.

[@Jr-sn7qd]

When I listen to Hendrix I hear Lightning Hopkins. Untold the musicians he inspired.

[@KoungaMichelAnge]

That nigga badass af!!! His blues coming straight outta hell

[@freedomfighters5095]

And sir may Allah gives you the highest place in Haven .

[@jrose1428]

Lightnin........Dude!

[@jakw97]

cold and collected assassin.