Lightnin was the greatest. Period

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

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!

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

Probably my FAV

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

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

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

Best blues man who ever lived

I love this video . Very entertaining and informative .

Absolutely Amazing video. Love Hopkins and his guitar style.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just thank you.

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

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.

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

Lightnin Hopkins is the ultimate blues man.

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

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 .

Lightning lived what he preached. Nuff said.

Wonderful video/story. Thanks for the education.

Great documentary! Thanks for posting

The blues according to Lightnin Hopkins!

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

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.

Excellent! Thank you for this video.

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

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"

thank you for uploading !

Awesome

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

This is the real an humble Hopkins

Po Lightning , RIP .

👍🏾 Nice 🎼💙🎶💯😎

Who else saw his last shows at Tramps NYC?

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

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

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Listen to the baratone.

Just sad got all facts wrong and usual commentator talks rubbish