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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.
Total trailers found: 14
13 September 2004
Chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt.
01 January 1963
In 1963 German filmmaker Dietrich Wawzyn set out to shoot a series of films for German television that took him through the southern US in search of American jazz and roots music.
01 January 2003
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blues artists, including: T-Bone Walker, Lightnin' Hopkins, Victory Spivey, T-Bone Walker .
08 May 2007
In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom.
01 January 1969
This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a stuttering boy who learns that he can communicate through singing.
05 April 2001
Several live acoustic & electric performances by Texas Blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins.
30 January 1996
Assorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King, Lightnin;b
13 June 2000
Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins play music and talk about their lives. Hosted by musician Taj Mahal.
02 January 1969
A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living.
20 December 1968
A musical portrait of Texas bluesman 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins.
01 January 1968
In this short film, blues musician Lightnin’ Hopkins performs an improvised song inspired by a card game he played with filmmaker Les Blank and producer Skip Gerson during the production of "The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins".
26 September 2014
Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records.
01 January 1985
Anthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God Respece
01 January 1970
This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960.
