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

[@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.

[@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

[@odinosiris8951]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@billygalt9155]

His playing, as always is dripping with sultry coolness.

[@jimberlygridder183]

Great description of his style.

[@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.

[@HazelS71]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@CelticSaint]

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

[@freedomfighters5095]

Me too thank you Brother

[@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..

[@_1ben]

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

[@reidwhitton6248]

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

[@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'.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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)

[@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.

[@dariusdribbles.3981]

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

[@aldito7586]

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

[@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..

[@makhai_1277]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@grizzlyglock4191]

The change of posture at 3:35 always gets me. Alongside with the gold tooth and slick playing, makes me think that Lightnin' was one of the coolest man to ever walk this planet

[@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.

[@MEKKRUB]

Love and miss you forever. Lightnin Hopkins 💙

[@daniell7998]

This man is overflowing with style

[@mojohand4332]

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

[@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.

[@dannyharrington4978]

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

[@johnmooreconsulting7743]

Pure American history right here

[@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.

[@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.

[@omairsh8]

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

[@freedomisntfree2089]

I feel them blues, this man was great

[@PotnaLiTell]

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

[@weaponx9728]

That’s like me sometimes lol

[@OleSmithy]

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

[@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!!!

[@cromagnon2620]

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

[@bladediver]

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

[@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.

[@patzimmusic]

When he plays that first lick then says "that's the blues"...yes, yes it most definitely is

[@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...

[@markusr7421]

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

[@dylanlprice]

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

[@caniican]

This man is Arctic cool, your chilly baby

[@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.

[@jackhopkins9745]

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

[@bengalitucktuck]

can't stop watching this too yeah?

[@gentx2160]

Lord Have Mercy on Lightnin.

[@simonwj6404]

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

[@misterwebb8564]

Yo the man was playing and said twice “ that’s what she said” I don’t think you people understand how deep the blues go. The man didn’t say a fuckin word except play from his soul! “ that’s what she said” damn!

[@rastkokokovic8134]

Most of people take music too lightly.

[@negativeone2.0]

Pure rockstar status right there!!!!

[@minou_1]

Coolest thing I've ever seen

[@nicolen.9642]

Yep! That's the blues! 🎵🎵🎵

[@kraftwerk974]

This is felt music. Such a great artist.

[@billashbrook3014]

Absolutely the best!

[@squaregangster]

Sophistication and class that most could only wish for

[@JunoTafoya]

Mutha fricking badazz man,mutha fricking badazz!!!

[@freedomfighters5095]

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

[@antonioramos315]

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

[@Operos]

You know he’s baked to perfection in this 💨

[@markkennard861]

Is that why the glasses.. ?

[@tayronadreamer]

This is a real jewel💎. Love it❤.

[@Jr-sn7qd]

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

[@beebsxoxo]

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

[@mondo_4_real]

smoothest brother in town 😎

[@veroniquehecquet1347]

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

[@clarkrobertson6816]

One love brother Lightning,and mother Mary ❤

[@folibar662]

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

[@KoungaMichelAnge]

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

[@Glitchcraftproductions333]

Lord have mercy

[@jackhopkins9745]

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

[@imnachosancho]

All time favorite blues artist

[@ethanhammond7615]

Thanks for this

[@davidherman8244]

Lightning was born cool

[@ofbyforpeople1384]

Had to be. Lemon Jefferson wouldn't let anybody else play w him cept Lightnin.' Lemon was a stern taskmaster too. He used to tell, Lightnin'" 'just play it good, kid."

[@N33DS]

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

[@scottsoucy6186]

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

[@jj-eg5up]

He is talking about something the rest of us....hopefully will never know.

[@paulkersey1007]

When it comes to cool, Lightnin was through with it before anyone knew what to do with it.

[@chadwickpainter8212]

Good Lord I love Lightnin'.

[@salvatoreperez5113]

Jamie Foxx could play Mr. Hopkins too. I wish they had a movie coming up

[@BEENIECRIS]

FACTS!!!!

[@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.

[@Bluesrainbluesrainbow]

The Blues💕

[@luisrecabarren8899]

Absolutely positively the best.

[@henningjensen9556]

He Was One Of The Great BluesMen!

[@bench7434]

Tom waits in his introduction to the rock and roll hall of fame refered to him and his orchestra of gold teeth as a huge influence in his decision to enter in the show business,.

[@jakw97]

cold and collected assassin.

[@paukanful]

KING.

[@bill1388]

The best ever period

[@robertgrant9781]

Ride the lightnin!

[@andrebanville2343]

I can't get deez blues offa my mind..... 🖤🖤🖤🖤🤘🤘

[@joeywilliams9700]

When the blues got ol Joey by the short hairs. It’s nice to have company.