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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Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
I like the video But it’s some bullshit we talking about 1967 Texas!!!! Texas so you know they was in the cut trying too stay out of sight. But good though!!
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
how can i watch the video? I’d love to see it..
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Skip was a friend of mine in Boston and I’d like to find him too. Last I heard he was staying with his brother on Long Island, but that was at least 20 years ago
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
buy it dude…..
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Is Lightnin’ your uncle? I cannot begin to express in words how much his music has meant to me. i only found out about him a couple years ago. I’m 42 and was never exposed to his incredible music. I actually own more of his CD’s than anything else I have. He’s touched me in a place i didn’t know existed…
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
you can get it on amazon. I got the digital download, not knowing you can only watch it on your computer. If you contact me you can watch my copy there…
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
i caught this on public tv a few years ago and it is cool as hell
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
possibly the best film ever made about the Blues
whole thing’s about an hour long and shows Lightnin’ in his hometown of Centerville Texas, playin’ at a barbecue with friends and so much more
go to Les Blank’s website and get the DVD y’all !
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Anyone know where Skip Gerson is today? He was an old friend of mine in Houston.
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
i have all of my uncles albums and accomplishments so any info you want just contact me and i’ll help you with whatever you want
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
I have been after this ever since my betamax version got fried. I used material from it to write a dissertation on blues for an MA degree - I also quoted from his live performances - ever hear a track called Lightnin Talks? I suppose I should load it up as it’s from a live performance in Croydon, UK, but my machine is so slow you’ll find it somewhere else first. Thank you for entering some fact amongst all the trossacks:)
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
this is lovely, I want the whole thing….jeff ?
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Class
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Can you PLEASE post the whole thing in 10 minutes segments. PLEASE, cause this is a TEASE and its giving me the blues.
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
they got this whole film at my local library on vhs..5,000 stars!
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Yeah, a million stars! Multiverses! Well said. Thanks for the share, Sparks (sparkalot) I love this…X
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
I’m SO with you on that! It ALL began with the blues….
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
unfortunately i think you have to buy it from him and it wasn’t cheap…its like a 35 minute movie and i think it was like a $30 dvd.
that being said, 1000% worth the price if you’re a fan.
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
can i give this a million stars somehow?
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
so real just three guys on a dirt road having fun with the wiskey in the pocket lol playin the soul of all american music- blues
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
The blues is the soul of all modern music.
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
ei dude ples tellme where find that movie pliss?
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
Truly the mojofull energy.
The world should never forget this great man and his poetry along with his fellow bluesmen sonnies from the delta, off course.
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
I just Love the internet and for that LOVE of real BLUES when its played?????
Anonymous 07.04.09 at 5:29 am
I think he was referring to Old Grand Dad Whiskey.