Lightnin' Hopkins
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.
Be Here to Love Me
as Self (archive footage)Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
Movie pageThe Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins
as SelfLes Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes...
Movie pageThis Ain't No Mouse Music!
as SelfLoving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music...
Movie pageThe American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966
as HimselfIn 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the...
Movie pageSix Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)
as SelfAnthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God...
Movie pageBlues Like Showers of Rain
as Himself (voice)This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a...
Movie pageDown Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland
as selfIn 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German...
Movie pageThe American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2
as HimselfTaken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this...
Movie pageThe Sun's Gonna Shine
as HimselfA lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and...
Movie pageLightnin' Les
as HimselfLightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won...
Movie pageMasters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins
as SelfMance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician...
Movie pageMr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down
as HimselfThis short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon...
Movie pageTexas Blues Guitar
as SelfAssorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King,...
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