Lightnin' Hopkins

Born: 1912-03-15

Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist from Centerville, Texas. In 2010 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him No. 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time.

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Be Here to Love Me

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-09-13

Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.

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The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self
Released: 1968-12-20

Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes...

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This Ain't No Mouse Music!

as Self
Released: 2014-09-26

Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music...

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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

as Himself
Released: 2007-05-08

In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the...

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Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

as Self
Released: 1985-01-01

Anthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God...

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Blues Like Showers of Rain

as Himself (voice)
Released: 1970-01-01

This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a...

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Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

as self
Released: 1963-01-01

In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German...

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The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

as Himself
Released: 2003-01-01

Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this...

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The Sun's Gonna Shine

as Himself
Released: 1969-01-02

A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and...

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Lightnin' Les

as Himself
Released: 1968-01-01

Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won...

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Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

as Self
Released: 2000-06-13

Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician...

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Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

as Himself
Released: 1969-01-01

This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon...

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Texas Blues Guitar

as Self
Released: 1996-01-30

Assorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King,...

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