The true King of the Blues. Bending strings and bending round the Delta and killing the vocals. Smashing our hearts and minds and swaying our sensibilities. Long may you reign❤️
Played the guitar like he was mad at it. So underrated. He did make the rock hall but his live performances were just incredible. Truly the King of the Blues.
I miss seeing 200lbs brothers wearing custom tailored polyester jumpsuits with that aire of " yeah, so goddamn what about it? "....I loved growing up in the 70s.
I like all three King’s voices and SRV. God gave them not only the ability to play blues guitar but also the ability to sing blues. No one else even comes close. Period!
So sad he died at 42. He was a blues beast. A dynamic voice, about didn't need a mic! His music is still so relevant! He just smoked that 335 in this video. I'm grateful that someone had the foresight to save these videos. There are so many greats, but never another Freddy. Sorry Rolling Stone, your numbers are weak. RIP Freddy ❤🎸
SAW FREDDIE WHEN I WAS FIFTEEN HE OPENED FOR BB KING QUICK SILVER MESSENGER SERVICE WAS FIRST ON STAGE THEN FREDDIE THEN BB KING IT WAS AWESOME MY FIRST BLUES CONCERT AND I'M FIFTY NINE NOW AND STILL HOOKED ON THE BLUES !
FREDDIE PLAYED THE BLUES LIKE NO BODYS BUSINESS, HE HAD THE FINGERS, THE TOUCH, THE TONE, THE STAGE WAS HIS, MAY HE R.I.P. PEOPLE WILL COVER HIS SONGS TILL THE END OF TIME, COUSIN FIGEL
No wonder guitar Gods like Hendrix, Clapton and SRV honor him as one of their most important influences. But not only his playing also his vocals - just world class! Not to mention his extreme dynamic arrangement of the slow blues - still audible although youtube heavily compresses everything. I bet, if you were there, it would have been all the range from deafening noise to sudden silence on whisper level. That's what ignites them blues-goose-skin-shivers ...
This intro made me realize that I never gave this unique, underrated musician the credit that he deserves. I will listen to all of his music all over again with my new, appreciative, EAR!!!
FK was so great --- play ----sing -- perform--- his voice was so special !! ----the only blues singer i know that had a 'pretty' voice along with the grit--- he remains i think the greatest blues singer we ever had-- this performance is forever ---RIP FK you were and are forever--- we still listen soul man
In 1973 I saw Freddie perform in Tallahassee, FL. He opened for Tower of Power. Before then, I think the only blues performers I had seen were Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck. I never forgot Freddie's performance.
I saw him in '74, opening for Elvin Bishop in Riverside, CA and Freddie's performance was just as intense as in this video. Definitely my favorite of the three Kings.
Man Freddie was something else! Most of those kids didn't know who Freddie was and one song in he's got them eating out of the palm of his hand. I love the piano/B3 setup great, great band and then there's the Texas Cannonball. I sure hope I go to Blues Heaven!!!
Wow man God sure blessed that man with an legendary voice.... Although king was an incredibly talented blues guitar player, his vocals were even greater than that so thoses 2 talents within one person is what created the musical genius and icon that Freddie king was. His music will still be heard centuries from now and beyond. Gone way too soon big man... Ripeace Freddie King.
If you have any true and real emotion and you are honest about how those feelings affect you there is no way you cannot be moved by this performance from this incredible entertainer ! One of the greats . R.I.P Mr. Freddie King .
Talkin Bout Nawlins Nice ! Actually that is a Gibson ES 345, I just bought a 1965 Memphis reissue ( blue colour) of this Guitar and it has an incredible sound with the VOS Varitone, but it is a heavy guitar to sling over your back.
@@bobaldo2339YES! great Amp!!! FENDER AND GIBSON are both arrogant and delusional these days $$wise, but I still want one at times bad enough to make stupid financial decisions.
@@KieraQ0323 LOOK gabby! YOU GOT DELTA BLUES (ACOUSTIC) YOU GOT CHICAGO BLUES (ELECTRIC) ALL THE REST ARE JUST WANNA BEES It will be a cold day in HELL when a "back swamp" like texas is jazzier than CHICAGO. You guys been drinkin' too much "moonshine" down there.
@@KieraQ0323 Hey gabby! How about we give EVERYBODY their own BLUES? Arkansas Blues, Idaho Blues, South Dakota Blues, New Hampshire Blues, Vermont Blues, Boston Blues? That's how ridiculous you guys in texas sound! Canadian Blues, El salvador Blues, Saudi Arabian Blues, Pakastani Blues. You know... texas reminds me a lot of the hicks down in atlanta, they are also extremely jealous of CHICAGO. You hicks are a joke down there
Hard to believe Rolling Stone has Freddie King rated at number 25 of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Those dumbasses even put Keith Richards and George Harrison ahead of him. This guy was the King of hard rock-blues guitar. He schooled Clapton.
In the most recent list he is rated 15 out of 100...but still behind Richard and Harrison. www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-guitarists-20111123/derek-trucks-20111122 Also behind the rest of the "kings", but Freddie is definetely my favorite King.
Unapologetically my favorite bluesman and favorite of the Kings, a total badass. The most glorious, piercing, nastiest guitar tones I’ve ever heard and man what a fucking powerful voice this man had. My biggest influence and inspiration as a guitarist and musician, R.I.P. Texas Cannonball you were taken way too soon...
Now this is how the Blues must sound. Don't have such a high estimation of Eric Clapton's playing. Not even under my to 70. This is absolutely AMAZINGLY AWESOME, FANTASTIC.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
thankjs to Robben Ford for turning me onto this great. The texas cannonball. so he wrote the cannonball shuffle for him. and mentions him as a big influence. love the tone of his voice and his guitar. love this song. emotional. that guitar sounds like the only thing been powered by the grid.
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One of the best live blues performance ever
Give thanks for Freddie King playing his blues, with all his heart and soul. Indeed!!!
If you’ve never weeped listening to blues, this will get you there.
Many say he was the greatest. Here's why.
Ohhh Yeaaaahh..A true Blues Classic and a Real Blues Artist..Freddie King..WOW...
I’ve got the blues today and doc Freddie is helping me through ❤
THIS IS A HALL OF FAME PERFORMANCE
My favorite of the "KINGS".....Nothing against either BB or Albert....like them both....But Freddie is the man.
no one can fault you for feeling that,.,,Freddie has more soul than the Devil
Yep, Freddie was the man.
Agreed. Such passion and talent. Pure bluesman!
Yes. BB, Albert are great but I love Freddy. Check out I Love The Woman from The Beat! TV show.
you go that right!
The true King of the Blues. Bending strings and bending round the Delta and killing the vocals. Smashing our hearts and minds and swaying our sensibilities. Long may you reign❤️
So TRUE & REAL💋
You found the words are true! Hearts, Henry
Played the guitar like he was mad at it. So underrated. He did make the rock hall but his live performances were just incredible. Truly the King of the Blues.
and he took his coat off like "outa my way motherfucker i got blues to play!"
I don't know anyone who underrated him. He was overlooked, maybe.
one of the 3 Kings of the Blues...cant forget Albert or BB
Most underrated blues man back in the day.
Raul Pertierra still is
Whereabouts is the Sugarbowl??
Why ?
Raul Pertierra I AGREE I STILL LISTEN TO HIM ALBERT AND BB TO THIS DAY
I saw him in long beach calif in 1972
Freddie king lived around the block from me here in Dallas . I went to school with his kids
Lucky guy
Killer
demetriucs nightshade LUCKY
demetriucs nightshade I HOPE YOU HAVE A FRAMED AUTOGRAPH WITH ONE OF HIS PICKS NEXT TO IT ! LIKE THE ONE I HAVE FROM ROBERT CRAY
What kind of grades did you get?
I miss seeing 200lbs brothers wearing custom tailored polyester jumpsuits with that aire of " yeah, so goddamn what about it? "....I loved growing up in the 70s.
ME 2..Freddie was so COOL..His Big Guitar, Big Voice and BIG BAD Band..SO so GOOD..LOVEU Freddie King . RIP Mr Big and Beautiful..
We opened for him that year for a weekend gig in NM, and he changed his jumpsuit between each set - different colors - each one.
Heheeee
280 lbs
No way he's 200lbs.
My God... when he starts singing Lord, Lord at 7:21. WHAT A VOICE!!
goosebumps
Try "The things I used to do" and be blown out of your chair when he starts singin':-)
I like all three King’s voices and SRV. God gave them not only the ability to play blues guitar but also the ability to sing blues. No one else even comes close. Period!
Yessss!!
wow wow wow he is so amazing
So sad he died at 42. He was a blues beast. A dynamic voice, about didn't need a mic! His music is still so relevant! He just smoked that 335 in this video. I'm grateful that someone had the foresight to save these videos. There are so many greats, but never another Freddy. Sorry Rolling Stone, your numbers are weak. RIP Freddy ❤🎸
Freddie is the king of the blues if I had to pick.
That organ is just beautiful.And the drummer too.Freddie King is so gifted.Perfect performance.
Deacon Jones on organ.When Freddie passed he moved to John Lee Hooker's band.Deacon is missed too.
@@knifelyfe6565 I most definitely love John Lee hooker. Detroit native myself
@@GeeQfresh Yeah I loved The Hook.Deacon lived in Dallas for years.Thats how I got to know those guys.
Drummer Charlie Robinson
Great licks! Great voice! THE Texas cannonball. Dont forget it😉
One of many great texas guitar players.
We can hear you a Freddie, we can hear you, many more will find him now through RUclips 🤗 RIP Freddie😔
SAW FREDDIE WHEN I WAS FIFTEEN HE OPENED FOR BB KING QUICK SILVER MESSENGER SERVICE WAS FIRST ON STAGE THEN FREDDIE THEN BB KING IT WAS AWESOME MY FIRST BLUES CONCERT AND I'M FIFTY NINE NOW AND STILL HOOKED ON THE BLUES !
I truly believe FK had the best voice of any bluesman EVER ____ powerful ___ but sweet ___ and man could he play
Wow. That is beautiful!! You could easily argue that Freddie was the greatest blues singer of all time.
Jesus what a voice. Absolutely nailed it.
FREDDIE PLAYED THE BLUES LIKE NO BODYS BUSINESS, HE HAD THE FINGERS, THE TOUCH, THE TONE, THE STAGE WAS HIS, MAY HE R.I.P. PEOPLE WILL COVER HIS SONGS TILL THE END OF TIME, COUSIN FIGEL
Crowd higher than Colorado mountains; took them a while to realise The King had graced them with his presence.
True Master unfortunately playing to a tone deaf audience.
What a shame!
Oh my lord this is a “ gem “ for the ages❤
No wonder guitar Gods like Hendrix, Clapton and SRV honor him as one of their most important influences. But not only his playing also his vocals - just world class! Not to mention his extreme dynamic arrangement of the slow blues - still audible although youtube heavily compresses everything. I bet, if you were there, it would have been all the range from deafening noise to sudden silence on whisper level. That's what ignites them blues-goose-skin-shivers ...
Thats where the magic is, alright .. he ruled it like no one else
Now that's the Blues.....makes me proud to be an American!
Freddie fixes the amp for the pianoplayer ... awsome.
Man, I have about half dozen Lp/CDs of Freddie’s and I just love his attack ,emotion and big voice.And the jumpsuits.
He sure woke that crowd up! Most powerful voice ever!
Six minutes into the song the audience realized they were in the midst of a great blues man!
This intro made me realize that I never gave this unique, underrated musician the credit that he deserves. I will listen to all of his music all over again with my new, appreciative, EAR!!!
Texas blues at its finest
The Most Powerfull KING
My God... when he starts singing Lord, Lord at 7:21. WHAT A VOICE!!
FK was so great --- play ----sing -- perform--- his voice was so special !! ----the only blues singer i know that had a 'pretty' voice along with the grit--- he remains i think the greatest blues singer we ever had-- this performance is forever ---RIP FK you were and are forever--- we still listen soul man
Ooooh my goodness is he powerful, painfully good! Never get tired of listening to this guy sing and play
Wow! What an immense amount of emotion put into this singing!! Chills!! ❤️🫵😎
In 1973 I saw Freddie perform in Tallahassee, FL. He opened for Tower of Power. Before then, I think the only blues performers I had seen were Johnny Winter and Jeff Beck. I never forgot Freddie's performance.
I saw him in '74, opening for Elvin Bishop in Riverside, CA and Freddie's performance was just as intense as in this video. Definitely my favorite of the three Kings.
Man Freddie was something else! Most of those kids didn't know who Freddie was and one song in he's got them eating out of the palm of his hand. I love the piano/B3 setup great, great band and then there's the Texas Cannonball. I sure hope I go to Blues Heaven!!!
This has got to be one of his best performances on RUclips
Yes Freddie You Are So Right Ain't Nobody's Business Love Those Blues You Play Hits The 💓 Thank you Freddie 🖤💙🎤🎸
The very best King is....................
Which ever one I'm currently listening to
@kevindlinc actually there are 5 - don't forget King Kong. Man, that guy could rip.
@@miket485 I just reconfigured and there's 6. I forgot Don King, he was so bad assed his hair scares Jerry curl and a hot iron!
Awesome.🤩 RIP Mr. Freddie King
Wow man God sure blessed that man with an legendary voice.... Although king was an incredibly talented blues guitar player, his vocals were even greater than that so thoses 2 talents within one person is what created the musical genius and icon that Freddie king was. His music will still be heard centuries from now and beyond. Gone way too soon big man... Ripeace Freddie King.
If you have any true and real emotion and you are honest about how those feelings affect you there is no way you cannot be moved by this performance from this incredible entertainer ! One of the greats . R.I.P Mr. Freddie King .
And the amazing David Maxwell on the piano. Toured with Freddie for a couple of years. r.i.p. (get your psa checked)
jdee98 YOU MUST HAVE SOME GOOD MEMORIES
The Most Powerfull KING
Freddie was always ready.
That's a fantastic slogan! (For anyone)!!
Freddie getting ready.....How steady!
Incredible! that voice and those tones...
The three Kings: Freddie, BB and Albert. The best
wow man what a sound he gets out of that thing ... clean raw and straight from the heart n soul
The amp is a Fender Quad Reverb - same basic amp as a twin, but 4 built-in speakers.
Gibson es334 in his hands is a thing of wonder
Talkin Bout Nawlins Nice ! Actually that is a Gibson ES 345, I just bought a 1965 Memphis reissue ( blue colour) of this Guitar and it has an incredible sound with the VOS Varitone, but it is a heavy guitar to sling over your back.
WhiteCatzs actually it’s a ES-355 tdsv
@@bobaldo2339YES! great Amp!!! FENDER AND GIBSON are both arrogant and delusional these days $$wise, but I still want one at times bad enough to make stupid financial decisions.
Texas blues at its finest
Don't forget Lightning Hopkins.
WOW! That sure sounded like
CHICAGO BLUES to me?
So is Texas Blues just anytime someone from Texas plays the Blues it becomes Texas Blues?
@@harringtonbenton334 No, it's both slightly jazzier and rockier.
And also, yes, being texan is a prerequisite.
@@KieraQ0323 LOOK gabby!
YOU GOT DELTA BLUES (ACOUSTIC)
YOU GOT CHICAGO BLUES (ELECTRIC)
ALL THE REST ARE JUST WANNA BEES
It will be a cold day in HELL when a "back swamp" like texas is jazzier than CHICAGO. You guys been drinkin' too much "moonshine" down there.
@@KieraQ0323 Hey gabby!
How about we give EVERYBODY their own BLUES?
Arkansas Blues, Idaho Blues, South Dakota Blues, New Hampshire Blues, Vermont Blues, Boston Blues? That's how ridiculous you guys in texas sound! Canadian Blues, El salvador Blues, Saudi Arabian Blues, Pakastani Blues. You know... texas reminds me a lot of the hicks down in atlanta, they are also extremely jealous of CHICAGO. You hicks are a joke down there
LOVE Me Some Freddie..BAAD Dude..R I P Brother..Gone 2 soon..
Yes, i love then
Mind blowing performance…🤯🤯🤯
Hard to believe Rolling Stone has Freddie King rated at number 25 of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Those dumbasses even put Keith Richards and George Harrison ahead of him. This guy was the King of hard rock-blues guitar. He schooled Clapton.
Don't pay attention to any "list of best" anything.
In the most recent list he is rated 15 out of 100...but still behind Richard and Harrison. www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-guitarists-20111123/derek-trucks-20111122
Also behind the rest of the "kings", but Freddie is definetely my favorite King.
what a shame
Paul West , that is actually true. For a while Eric was taking blues lessons from Freddie King at Kings home in Dallas. true story
I know man. Clapton is quoted: "Freddie King taught me everything I needed to know with the guitar."
Best Blues Guitarist with the meanest nylon suit ever!
thealgonquin1 Gibson Guitars 🎸
BORN N 53. I GOT ALL 60 70 80 IT ANT NOBODY GOTDAM BUSINESS. LOVE ALL D KINGS
What a helluva performance!
☆☆☆☆☆
Yes gotta give him five stars, he sang from the heart with this number 🎵🎵🎵
That MF could FKN sing!
this is the blues, are you listening
Yeah I listen again... Again... Again
the best of the king, freddie. bad that he left us too soon.
Of the 3 Kings, Freddie is my fav.
Same here.
BB is my favorite by a slight margin in playing, but Freddie's my favorite singer.
Thank God Freddy was born before computers destroyed music. Thank you Mr. King.
Computers brought you RUclips at least...and now we can enjoy this.
@@emmanuelaube6458 I wish I had your optimism. Big Brother sees all.
Computers didnt destroy it, humans with shit taste did lol
@@emmanuelaube6458 no1 said it better than u bro
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Unapologetically my favorite bluesman and favorite of the Kings, a total badass. The most glorious, piercing, nastiest guitar tones I’ve ever heard and man what a fucking powerful voice this man had. My biggest influence and inspiration as a guitarist and musician, R.I.P. Texas Cannonball you were taken way too soon...
When he struck the guitar strings you thought they would snap. Strength and Presence!
Hendrix killing it on the Organ.
As always.
Tee Hee!
@Sasberg
Now that’s funny! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
A powerful performance by a blues legend!
Happy to say I got to see Freddie back in the day. Great stuff.
LOVE LOVE Mr Freddie King..BIG Beautiful Man gone so soon..
No one else does it like this anymore.
J'avais16ans quand je l'ai vu à Lille en 75 , 1 an après il décéde je pense... quel son et quel doigté...
Not many guys ever had those pipes WITH those guitar skills. And he dwarfs the big old Gibson
Yes, my boyfriend is a blues player and he owns this particular guitar you are listening to. Loves it!
He gave my friend permanent hearing damage in a bar gig, best day of his life.
Jay McShan owns this song but Freddie King just lived it! Absolutely wailin.'
That is hot! The real blues. My favorite kind of music....
Freddie was the MAN!!. No question about it. He held nothing back.
Saw him at civic theater SD opened for BB I was fifteen INCREDIBLE SHOW I'M STILL LISTENING TO HIM AFTER ALL THESE YEARS LOVE HIM!!!
The BEST bluesman from Texas!
best bluesman in the world also /never ever to be repeated / god bless your big soul Mr. king
awesome sound for an older video! Freddie was AMAZING! Love them blues! ps: sun rah 44 I also loved those70s!
I don’t know the right words to say about Freddy king to do him justice.simply one of the very best. Thank you 🙏 for your music.
We have to enjoy what we have they'll never be another one
Blues clássico que de tão maravilhoso permite ao baterista ARREGAÇAR a batera!!! MARAVILHA!!!
This guy has pure talent. Nobody like him anymore.
You don't to have the blues to listen to the soul of music 🎶
Never heard of him before tonight.... Goodness gracious!
I was still single in 1972, but I sometimes got the blues as Freddie sang.
Great rendition live.
Makes me happy to watch and see such talent. Sad that he left so early.
Great Feeling and great solos by This giant of The inspiring Blues of Eric Clapton 🎸🎸
Sheer power. The Power of Blues. Mr. Freddie King.
Taken too soon love him
I Was there 👉 Day / Night "Epic"🎸😎👊
What is written on the balloon under McGovern? It's been driving me nuts forever.
freddie can play & sing the blues
Love his playing, really really good. But that voice, holy crap
Sing it play it Freddy!!!Outstanding Bluesman ❤️😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Freddy played guitar with so much emotional violence...scary at times. Respect and RIP.
One of the very best guitar tones I ever heard !!!! I love this King
Powerful...
No Damn Iphones at this concert....the 70's were kick ass!
Only my opinion, but Freddie was the king of the Kings.
Man, the pipes on that guy
Now this is how the Blues must sound. Don't have such a high estimation of Eric Clapton's playing. Not even under my to 70. This is absolutely AMAZINGLY AWESOME, FANTASTIC.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
thankjs to Robben Ford for turning me onto this great. The texas cannonball. so he wrote the cannonball shuffle for him. and mentions him as a big influence. love the tone of his voice and his guitar. love this song. emotional. that guitar sounds like the only thing been powered by the grid.