The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins (1967)

In his own words and "own own" music, Lightnin' Hopkins reveals the inspiration for his blues. In Les Blank's film (www.lesblank.com) he sings, jives, ponders. He boogies at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and takes you with him on a homecoming visit to his boyhood home of Centerville, Texas. --Carmen Moore, The Village Voice

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[arielle hunter]

Thank the Lord for Youtube. This stuff is so great.

[Todd Jagger]

Dig the whiskey bottle in Lightnin's back pocket.

[Wildmanfan]

I just noticed that. Lightnin is the f'n man.  No one better. I really miss Billy Bizor though, you know, Lightnin's cousin who's blowing harp. He was such an undiscovered, underrated, and unappreciated talent. Mance, is just as damn good in his own right as I love Mance Lipscomb. God bless the Texas Blues.

[RaoulDuke504]

RIP LES BLANK

[margoarreguin44]

sunny brook in back pocket

[michael ebner]

the true originals

[superhacker35]

agreed

[Carolyn Stapleton]

Wonderful Les! You have such a natural way of capturing the essence of people. Wish I was in Berkeley for your retrospective. Congratulations.

[pinoyblues69]

the blues according to lightning hopkins

[wideboybob]

what is the name of that track they are playing in this intro? got this on video from way back.

[Rat Stomp]

If you like delta blues, check out Rat Stomp :)

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[squashedtomato]

The Blues According to Lightin Hopkins-ive been looking for this everywhere...its not easy to get. First saw it on the TV Grey Whistle Test Arena Blues Night back in early 1980's.. Why not show the whole thing...?! The BBQ is a classic and they are all hilariously drunk throughout this.