Lightnin' Hopkins

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.

  • Title: Lightnin' Hopkins
  • Popularity: 0.2
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1912-03-15
  • Place of Birth: Centerville, Texas
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Lightnin' Hopkins Movies

  • 2007
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    The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

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

    7 2007 HD

    In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts,...

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  • 2000
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    Masters of the Country Blues - Mance Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins

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

    1 2000 HD

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

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  • 1996
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    Texas Blues Guitar

    Texas Blues Guitar

    1 1996 HD

    Assorted performances collected by Stefan Grossman. Includes Albert Collins, Freddie King, Lightnin; Hopkins, and Mance Lipscomb

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  • 1963
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    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

    Down Home Music - A Journey Through the Heartland

    1 1963 HD

    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...

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  • 1968
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    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

    The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

    7.8 1968 HD

    Les Blank's portrait of the great Texas bluesman, 'Lightnin' Hopkins. The film includes interviews and a performance by Hopkins. Preserved by the...

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  • 1969
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    The Sun's Gonna Shine

    The Sun's Gonna Shine

    6.6 1969 HD

    A lyrical recreation of Lightnin’ Hopkins’ decision at age eight to stop chopping cotton and start singing for a living. Preserved by...

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  • 1969
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    Mr. Charlie, Your Rollin’ Mill Is Burnin’ Down

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

    8 1969 HD

    This short film by Les Blank with Skip Gerson features the charismatic legendary blues icon Lightnin' Hopkins sing a beautiful song about a...

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  • 2004
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    Be Here to Love Me

    Be Here to Love Me

    7.3 2004 HD

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

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  • 2003
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    The American Folk Blues Festival 1962-1966, Vol. 2

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

    1 2003 HD

    Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular...

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  • 2001
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    Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

    Lightnin' Hopkins: Rare Performances 1960-1979

    1 2001 HD

    Several live acoustic & electric performances by Texas Blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins.

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  • 1968
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    Lightnin' Les

    Lightnin' Les

    5 1968 HD

    Lightnin' Hopkins sings about playing cards with Les Blank and Skip Gerson - a card game he won which turned critical to the making of the film "The...

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  • 1985
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    Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

    Six Short Films of Les Blank (1960-1985)

    1 1985 HD

    Anthology of six short films, including: Dizzy Gillespie Chicken Real Cigarette Blues God Respects Us When We Work, But Loves Us When We Dance ...

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  • 1970
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    Blues Like Showers of Rain

    Blues Like Showers of Rain

    1 1970 HD

    This film by John Jeremy grew from photographs and field recordings made by Paul Oliver on a journey through the South in 1960. Oliver, a British...

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  • 2014
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    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    This Ain't No Mouse Music!

    7 2014 HD

    Loving, music-filled tribute to Chris Strachwitz, guiding force behind legendary roots music label Arhoolie Records. With Ry Cooder, Clifton Chenier,...

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