Sonny Boy Williamson- "Bye Bye Bird" 1963 (Reelin' In The Years Archives)

Can someone please explain to us why Sonny Boy Williamson is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? (crickets chirping, frogs ribbiting). Exactly. He influenced all the young rock groups of the 60s, from the Allman Brothers to Led Zeppelin. This clip is proof enough that this man embodied all of the greatest characteristics of the blues--from gut-wrenching soul to raw, badass musicianship. Check him playing that harmonica with no hands at the end. Too cool for words. Our archive houses many iconic blues performances from Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Lightning Hopkins, Willie Dixon, Son House, Mississippi Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, T-Bone Walker and Buddy Guy. Our American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1969 DVD series was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2003.
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[@user-gi9wc2wg5j]

Господи... Сколько раз, я уже прослушал эту мелодию, просто взрыв мозга...

[@pirruripirruri4731]

This man was a musical genius may he rest in peace

[@kishascape]

Bye Bye Boib

[@samuelmuturi343]

Magic and pure bliss working through my soul. The magic still lingers on 60 years later

[@carolewhitrock3979]

The last 6 decades have flown by… Seems like Civil Rights are moving backwards… Nonetheless 🔮 l have hope the Trent towards intolerance for FACTS and verifiable, rigorous investigation may be stemmed by the persistence of those who REFUSE TO DESPAIR. 🪬🔮🧬⛩

[@kishascape]

Bye Bye Boib

[@jeremys5904]

You just cannot beat this old time stuff!!! Old school is the best!

[@randybeard6040]

Jeremy s---Sad but nearly all the Old Timers of the Blues Era have Passed On -Sonny Boy was One of the Great Ones-From Helena, Ar.--Home of the King Biscuit Blues Fest every Oct.--Have a Bluesy Day....

[@anderskarlsson364]

The Greatest harmonica.. what a tone and tecnique!❤️ Blues at it’s best. Shame he didn’t got more appreciation..🎤😊

[@christineshepardson9400]

He knew that he was the best of all for 30 years, and got all the appreciation he wanted

[@dennisstone1207]

Cause he never sold his soul . Heavens gonna have a few gems i can't wait

[@timarnold9868]

Just heard of him at 62, great stuff 🎉

[@ericmeyers5576]

Are you even old enough to remember , or even know who he Is.

[@joepaul8702]

This man and his music saved my life

[@ricardomoran1542]

Tell us more please

[@Harish-ou4dy]

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[@rambowski2879]

I'd like to know more, man. Regards from south of Brazil.

[@mateusesc6840]

@@rambowski2879 Bah, cara... Olha onde a gente vai parar.

[@mateusesc6840]

Wdym?

[@kneelandpray2878]

The essence of the Blues

[@jameswayton2340]

because?..

[@SleeJeroen]

because... this is a man that understands his instrument, understands the music he's playing, and knows how to use the two to convey emotion in a unique way. if that aint music, i dont know what is.

[@TheSnaveeelPlaysGames]

he sings what he sees and sings what he feels

[@homesickclifford1966]

kneelandpray2 You ought to get a bunch of Justin Bieber Slim Shady fans and observe them, they wouldn't understand what the fuck..... Or ....maybe see the light

[@homesickclifford1966]

Jeroen Slee Man I love to read commets like yours. You is Dialed in man 😯

[@edwardanstett2297]

Harmonica is a like an appendage to that mans soul.

[@spacetime3636]

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[@justRemeberTheDAY]

my 5 year old daughter listens to this while playing her very first harmonica 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 she has great quality in music 🎶🎶🎶

[@kishascape]

I just started too :3 I’m mostly doing single note western melodies tho.

[@AxeofZax]

This man was the greatest harp player that ever lived. I wish we had more footage of him.

[@TheKingsnake88]

putting the instrument in his mouth without interrupting flow and making awesome blues was a first for me to see...i have played since 1962 at age 5 , as a tribal son of an Oregon tribe with my assigned tribal number given by an occupying regime i have seen constant violence towards my family and i. the intense impact on this mans life must be part of his driving force to share with those who care. very moving.

[@Crushbandicoot-wv8xb]

Especially since it’s one of those huge low tones hohner made back in the day

[@bcsorensenman]

Love the way he puts that harp in his mouth, no hands, and plays like magic. Never seen that before. Probably never will again. Greatest mouth harpest I have ever seen. Can sing a lick too. Where was the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for this guy? NOWHERE! On mind altering drugs no doubt

[@kishascape]

I’ve only ever seen people do that with those miniature 4 hole harmonicas. There’s videos of it here on KZbin.

[@thdgcfx]

This music lights a fire in my soul. Thats what good music should do!! Rip to all the greats

[@felipeyoshio7179]

The music and voice is music touching at his best. This is pure greatness.

[@davepaterson935]

here's a true story. I was walking down Wardour Street in Soho one ice-cold freezing winter's night in the 60's with a bunch of friends on our way to Trafalgar Square to see in the New Year. In those days it was traditional to jump in the fountains if you were drunk enough and stupid enough. As we walked past the Marquee Club I stopped in my tracks. I heard a sound blowing out the door and into the street.. " that's Sonny Boy " I yelled to my mates; "Sonny Boy Williamson! I'm goin' in." To hell with the fountains. And here's what happened... not only was Sonny Boy playing, but Hubert Sumlin was backing him on guitar, and the support act was Long John Baldry with Rod Stuart and the Hoochie Coochie Men .. Rod's first ever live gig! What a night. I was so lucky to be there, just by happenstance. In the break I was able to speak to Sonny Boy for a while and shake his hand. I'll never forget that night.

[@millieneilson4761]

You lucky man!! :)

[@manichairdo6346]

Awesome memory. When my grandson was about 12, a guy unexpectedly gave him a harmonica as a gift. Unknown to us, he holed himself in his room studying Sonny Boy Williams and other greats on KZbin. He brought his harmonica to my house and asked his grandad to jam with him. Awesome. He was so good that his grandad, a professional musician, let him join his band on stage to do a blues number at most concerts. My husband played in the Marquee a few times. It seemed to be a musicians favourite haunt.

[@hellsbellez]

Gold! 💓

[@davidtyndall3786]

Two things i know. Everything happens 4 a reason. And there are no coincidences. You were blessed and likelier than not , U still R.

[@mesaeddie]

Some guys get all the luck.

[@brianhaining7195]

He makes that harp sing. Fabulous

[@rooseveltdavis9559]

the greatest of all time. r.I.p. Sonny Boy.

[@lynnballard4204]

Roosevelt Davis dark of the bay

[@luchoamarilla545]

X favorrrr

[@angelialvares]

Best videos is when Sonny is by himself just his voice and his harmonica....this video brings tears to my eyes..his phenomenal talent is overwhelming......truly an eye opener for those of us busy with our canned and packaged acts..........one could just call this the ZEN of playing the blues harp and singing the blues.

[@josegarciavazquez]

Angeli Alvares WISDOM

[@chaunceyhulbert2711]

Angeli Alvares he is a fine harp player that's a fact

[@DeejayCharley]

you said it: although i have records of him, this clip was coincedentally playing on my headset. and it DID bring spontaneous tears. I am surprisingly moved by his song...!

[@davidtyndall3786]

Beautifully said....

[@melvynobrien6193]

Too bad he's masquerading as Sonny Boy Williamson. He could have used his own name. His name is RICE MILLER. He's a good player, but trading on the name of a man who died in 1948 is pretty sleazy.

[@gerardmcnally]

I can't believe I have only just recently discovered this legend!

[@melvynobrien6193]

The original Sonny Boy is a legend; this man, Rice Miller, is an imposter. He's good, but he's ain't Sonny Boy Williamson.

[@ezryder_]

plays the blues with only a harmonico and his voice! deeep respect

[@user-yw5ob9gd6k]

Человеческое присутствие в этом мире. Супер. Благодарю

[@tyrejohn8576]

I play this when I get really stoned an my soul just resonates with it 😤😥

[@peterconnolly2820]

Red Fox. Haha.. Got it... Sittin up. Here with son. House.. And pretty. Boy Floyd... I can hold up here alnight got a case of dynamite and half ounce. Of blow

[@PhatGirlzRule]

He is amazing harp player I'm just memorized watching him wow he's so different then other players

[@nathanyein9968]

Mesmerized*

[@shirleyharrell6093]

This amazing lady posted this to her Facebook, she's an awesome song writer, and I just adore her, she know great music. Kisses and be blessed Rutha Hubbard.

[@remiodin]

J'étais tout petit gamin à l'époque de ce joli morceau de musique. Grand talent ce Sonny Boy. Je l'écoute et le découvre bien tardivement. Et ceci grâce à KZbin. Alors j'en profite pour saluer ce grand bonhomme et que de là ou il est il sait qu'il est encore écouté et de nombreuses fois.. Merci.

[@ralfrehak2762]

What an amazing musician he is/was. As a drummer, I bought the double chess masters LP album around 1980. It profoundly changed my life - both personally and musically. He is my master of groove and rhythm. Voice meets reed meets drums: Amazing feel he has - it seems to ooze out of him so naturally - some how I can see a connection between Miles - Kind of Blue and Sonny II. xo

[@juriwendt-weiss5005]

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ER-me1ii]

Totally unique and raw talent. Really a harmonica virtuoso. Add the voice and attitude and you have arguably the greatest blues performer ever.

[@alexanderson-ng5cu]

….and a very humble too!

[@peterbrown2955]

The benchmark for harmonica blues - so pleased I saw him play live :)

[@guillermocastillo1416]

This was a time when artists were really artists!!!

[@ANGEL-mx3ew]

Guillermo Castillo uun

[@DoubleADwarf]

OLD THING GOOD NEW THING BAD

[@petrektek1385]

I've been listening to blues for all my life. This probably is the greatest blues I've ever listened to.

[@mr_Mels]

The best player on harmonica! Blues created by him, have something as own soul...

[@kingdomminded2880]

Idk who this man is I just remember having a harmonica as a kid an looked it up on KZbin I came across this video an man oh man did I find a 💎 the rawness of this performance is amazing “Bye Bye Birdy”💯💯👌🏾👏🏾

[@anthonyfaulkner3415]

Much love.more power n feelings.resect n peace.

[@roustabout4fun]

Expression from the soul......nice!

[@palfab962ify]

Wow..mind blowingly beautiful Harp playing....surely the best ever blues harp...

[@cagratlgan4301]

Bye Bye Birdies 💛❤

[@crispybow]

;)

[@ArdaKaradag]

Çağrı Atılgan 🤣

[@mehmetbozdogann]

Yalnız olmadığımı biliyordum.

[@okanbilici4741]

HAHA

[@kayzersoze8127]

türkler birleşin :)

[@elysazo4436]

Se nota la nostalgia, portador de sufrimiento, música nacida de la vida, música del corazón.. que tiempos..

[@TheD1763]

After 10.000 times listening,it's still great

[@margaritaresta6390]

Fantastic I discovered that just now enjoying so much his talent and rhythm

[@user-tx7ml3uf2n]

Блин . Они с другой планеты!!!

[@xtwst83fznct38]

Old School!! Baby!!!

[@msblues78]

where is harmonica now

[@ellefox1132]

This is inspiring!.. All alone on stage... two instruments... harmonica and his voice.... made history.

[@s2v2e2n2d2]

so much passion ,,,, love it !!

[@herbgreen374]

Can someone please explain to us why Sonny Boy Williamson is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? No baby, there is no good reason

[@angelialvares]

Herb Green unbelievable...I can't see how they could have bypassed him....he's just pure gold

[@roaringforties]

Herb Green He is in the Blues Hall of Fame. :)

[@angelialvares]

roaringforties that's really nice to know..

[@herbgreen374]

roaringforties I don't believe old Sonny is roarin', I think a song he did was inducted into the record category last time I looked. You may be correct, I just don't recall it, but to be honest I don't recall loads these days brother :o) One of us should do a quick search........

[@gaitolandiaoparaisodagaita4196]

+Herb Green i agree :)

[@sukatada]

To answer your question: he's an american treasure, if the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesn't make him justice it's because he's to damn good to be there.

[@rannveigguicharnaud7270]

Besides, Madonna is in the freaking Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so I don't trust it one bit

[@chillerstones]

;*

[@mikepetergumball8337]

He would be inducted into the Blues hall of fame, There Aint Nothin Rock N Roll about the blues.

[@annstowe5295]

Marcos Pinto great reason for the man not being there.

[@user-xz3lz2cp1q]

Mikepeter Gumball What the hell is your uncultured ass talking about? Rock was heavily influenced by blues and it originated from it.

[@WoogieBoogie96]

Sonny Boy, among the best of the blues harp players, and my favorite!

[@mariadelpilargarciadevega5287]

El sonido de la resignación dulce ... cuando la vida ya nos saco del ring varias veces

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 💖 the song but when last did you play it

[@nordafricanordafrica3039]

Respect from nord africa

[@salahseddiki3071]

Wtf lferchita jat hata lahna damn !!!

[@hsmhsm327]

north*

[@martinjasek6691]

Incredible feeling!

[@danmartinazzi]

.... My goodness, that's the sound of the soul of a man! I'm stunned!

[@jessicalove9225]

Im so lucky to hear you now.

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 💖 the song but when last did you play it

[@joannemckinnon4622]

Great Song 2021 it’ll be a new add to my playlist.

[@fremlinmartel9491]

Hello Joanne, How are you doing?

[@joannemckinnon4622]

@@fremlinmartel9491 waiting on my way out like a bird 🤔

[@fremlinmartel9491]

@@joannemckinnon4622 Lol, Nice to hear from you Joanne. Where are you from?

[@joannemckinnon4622]

@@fremlinmartel9491 America 🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@jogil72]

Just incredible they don"t make them like Sonny anymore

[@donnolan6036]

I been playing the harmonica for 30 yrs never have I seen this I can appreciate this with all my ❤

[@bangjichannelok3398]

Wowww

[@bornintexas820]

This is what blues is all about, thank you,

[@ainzooalgown6450]

Damn that's some music right there.

[@sarapissaturn731]

Absolutely incredible

[@user-ip9wx8hb8n]

Так он же - Гений !

[@tajina22]

What would he do without his harmonica? He should create one !!! He's a great player & singer...I love when he's with Memphis Slim, Muddy Waters...& on & on...

[@tajina22]

Salut ***** & passe 1 bonne journée pleine de bisous mohamed hadj ahmedGlen McBrideHideki ArimatsuEric Sandoz, as well as all of you who love the blues. ..ainsi qu'à vous autres qui aimez le blues autant que je l'aime! Passez tous 1 bon début de weekend rempli de bonnes ondes : votre amie et soeur Martine 😎😍😆😻😹💋👊👌👍🎤🎹🎸🎷🎶🎼🎻🎺💿💽📀♪♫♬♭♮♯

[@arongunner1522]

😊😊I'm very pls to know I'm not the only one that loves😍 👆 the song but when last did you play it

[@gaitolandiaoparaisodagaita4196]

Que talento incrível e nem precisou gritar ou rebolar no palco! That amazing charisma and not have to shout or rolling on stage!

[@tnpvnp]

This is the music my soul is looking for !!!

[@terencemagee]

I first heard Sonny Boy Williamson in 1963 and was astonished, never heard anything like that before. Think first song I heard was Little Red Rooster(Rolling Stones had a big hit, copying Sonny Boy and Stones did it really well). But can´t find Rooster by Sonny anywhere and love to hear it again. Sonny played it really raw as he always did.

[@abrahamstark2944]

The King of the armonica

[@alainrousseau2132]

Sonny Terry and him are the two kings

[@salihcelikkol7]

Great bluesman.

[@michaeldefalco1568]

Love the complete purity of Sonny’s performance…

[@Ghaith_Alkhuzaie1982]

A beautiful play from a gentleman.

[@83rw83]

Awesome!!!

[@kingarthurthethirdthst3804]

no matter how cool you think you are, you'll never be Sonny Boy "plays-drums-on-the-harmonica" Williamson cool

[@hqztonners]

Incredible!! Great talent!! Thanx for sharing!

[@tommyjames3675]

Good Lord that is just amazing!

[@giovannisanseviero5726]

Sonny Boy Williamson!

[@sonjadietz5297]

Sonny - Boy.......!!! GENIAL................................ RIP

[@BWKorky]

One of my favorites . Thank you for this posting of a true master .

[@danieldelucio6867]

I am glad i have fouded this video. From now on, i am going to listen more of Sonny Boy.

[@snowstrobe]

Coolest dude on the planet, even with a harmonica end stuck in his mouth...

[@joaovitormoreira1668]

Não consigo parar de ouvir blues pqp kkkkkk😍

[@Anasuea]

No explanation You are so right, Sonny Boy Williamson, just fantastic

[@Ghaith_Alkhuzaie1982]

I love that sound so much it's just so beautiful .

[@sonjadietz5297]

I`m too.................

[@Ghaith_Alkhuzaie1982]

@@sonjadietz5297 too what? 🤔

[@davidbroudie1105]

greatest blues harmonica player

[@IvyCottageIndustries]

Considering the age of the footage, I find it strange that folk are trying to claim a financial stake in it. This is PUBLIC DOMAIN make no mistake,

[@wleon4068]

You can keep your 'X Factor' and all those other very very crap 'talent' shows, in which the participants are here today and gone tomorrow. This is REAL TALENT RIGHT HERE WHICH HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME.

[@eddieroberts6620]

50 years on nearly & the geeza's still number 1.I will tap my foot & listen to sonny boy forever.What a legend!!

[@wisdomfromstillness2200]

I love this performance.... Sonny Boy Williamson II, was the man.... What a freakin legend. This is the kinda stuff that inspires me to pick up a blues harp and play myself. Cheers Sonny Boy ! :D

[@altagcrew2183]

He was talking to his Bottle that he just killed before he got on stage. Then he put his soul into that harp. My man Sonny liked his liquor and weed. Right now heaven is jamming with soul.

[@krzysztofslawinski3106]

Super👍

[@yyzo2211]

This Song so amazing🔥

[@tarasmith6314]

0h baby i loved every econd of that preformance. oncore !!!!!!!!!

[@margaretduarte9828]

Esse blues é simples e bonito

[@user-zm3tt2qq4l]

Сонни Бой... Это реликвия на губной гармонике!¡

[@TurgutAlpBekoglu]

Thanks for sharing..

[@yakarecisniega1139]

That's so beatiful 💕

[@guterklaus8530]

Вот были времена,и музыка как музыка,и негры как негры)

[@jerryg50]

Great musician, and terrific man!

[@rokobacic8404]

but awaful text

[@Phearize]

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[@raivokuusmaa5891]

Russia akordion

[@doksucks]

Finally found the right song to be played at my funeral.

[@sbrown246810]

SB recorded this tune on the LP "Sonny Boy Williamson with Eric Clapton and the Yardbirds". Took me from Cream to the roots of the music in the late '60s. Nice.

[@mikepetergumball8337]

He would be inducted into the Blues hall of fame , Along with greats such as David "Honeyboy" Edwards , There Aint nothin Rock n Roll about the blues.

[@moritzrohr8491]

sonnyboynwe love you,,,,,,,,

[@jarijuhani1]

What`s written on abluesman`s grave? -`He didn`t wake up this morning.` That song was the first actual blues song I had ever heard and it came to be a certain milestone on my life.I bought (immediately) bluesharmonica and started to practise.Forever grateful for Sonny Boy for that shaking me awake.

[@stevetrivago]

Why do the Blues make me smile and always make my thinking clearer ✊🏼

[@deedeeforeverand1day.]

Because it's music that speaks to the soul