I grew up with women like this big, bold, beautiful. I am grateful for my inspirations! They were quite lovely, brown-skinned and chalk full of soul! Puro Alma! My own Mama reminds me of what she is wearing here on stage. My Mama was a nurse plus more! I love Big Mama sitting by her window "looking out at the rain!" She is BEYOND COOL!
Yes. all women are inspirations to me! I am not ashamed of being me! I love all people men and women! And, Big Mama sends out love and compassion! I know for a fact I did not disrespect people! I merely had a fetish! Nothing else! Never meant to harms anyone!
I just want you and others to know I adore the women that raised me. I too am big and brown! My Mama was an LPN she dressed in nurses clothing! I loved her without a doubt!
I was born in the 80s. Over 15 years ago I introduced myself to Muddy Waters Lightnin' Hopkins and many more blues singers from the 40s 50s and 60s era. I had never known about this music or heard it before. I like the old blues clubs in the movies too. I love Big Mama Thornton! What a show! What a good time!
She really did play the harmonica! Only woman I've ever seen recorded playing one. What a woman! She really was wonderful, wasn't she? (Cut me slack, jack, I'm just learning the lady existed this very week, thanks to a friend on the opposite side of the planet, in case anyone wondered.)
I just KNEW IT!!! This woman is the best realist story ever!!!!! I now understand what it means to be a fan! I want to know the story and the music and everything!!!
As a teenager had almost all of these musicians albums. Drove my parents crazy! Went to every blues and jazz festival I could find back then. I so miss my youth dancing to Thorton, Muddy, etc. This takes me back!
God Bless our Godmother of some of the greatest blues ever created, this woman needs recognition, she paves the way, heartfelt and god knows she had her share of hard times but a high rolling freight never stopped from doing fabulous shows, damn it I love her, just like Elvis and Janis Joplin with Ball and Chain and Hound Dog, plus......there was no one like her❤ RIP MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN
T.C.R Man Oh Man that was a most uplifting bust a moves rip tha shirt off DANCE WOW Tha Blues is Big MaMa and Muddy paved tha way and the Delta Blues on da MAP ! LOVE IT ALL TY 4 vid !!
ALL MY ANCESTORS CRIED AND BURST FORTH IN MY GUT _ RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE, RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA_ MY WOMB WOMEN_ 👀HEAR AND FEEL U_ ASE' X _ ASE"✊🏾✊🏾
quel régal ! du génie, le saxo magnifique, quelle chan ce ont eu ceux qui ont assisté à ce concert !splendides musiciens et big mama, joe turner, muddy waters, waow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The big mama fue una pionera del genero blues eso si es musica no como lo de hoy en dia compocisiones sin sentido pero nose dejo un legado que no tiene comparacion y talking vez nunca la tendra solo personas con alto criterio sabran lo que digo
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, una Mujer Hermosa, Poderosa... Qué espectáculo verla en un concierto; su personalidad y interior fluyen para interpretar de esta forma, es el espíritu de Blues. Gracias por compartir esta joya. P.D. Después de su testimonio, lo único que se puede sentir por Elvis Presley, es repudio.
Today, December 11, 2016 is the 90th anniversary of the birth of Big Mama Thornton. If you are interested in more recordings of distinguished African-American musicians, please check out my historical youtube channel "Remember our Music" a site which daily honors a great African-American musician including Sammy Davis Jr., King Oliver, Jonah Jones, Igatius Sancho born in 1729 and the three Sonnys: Sonny Phillips, Sonny Greer and Sonny Boy Williamson, all born in the month of December!
This is one of the best things I've seen on RUclips. Just fantastic. Thank you to whoever posted it! Who knew Big Mama could blow harp like that?! And Muddy -- his visage belongs on Mount Rushmore along with Otis Spann.
Thank you for such great quality of the video. WOW 😯 She’s amazing with that Harmonica , she doesn’t even look like she’s playing it!!! What an Amazing Concert, thank you for sharing this as I’ve never seen her live . Great to see some footage off stage . It was so Good the hour went by very quickly and I was shocked when it came to an end . Keep the content going 👍 . Much appreciated. Stay Blessed from Scotland
I grew up with women like this big, bold, beautiful. I am grateful for my inspirations! They were quite lovely, brown-skinned and chalk full of soul! Puro Alma! My own Mama reminds me of what she is wearing here on stage. My Mama was a nurse plus more! I love Big Mama sitting by her window "looking out at the rain!" She is BEYOND COOL!
Yes. all women are inspirations to me! I am not ashamed of being me! I love all people men and women! And, Big Mama sends out love and compassion! I know for a fact I did not disrespect people! I merely had a fetish! Nothing else! Never meant to harms anyone!
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What are you talking about? Be specific for us , the slow ones
I just want you and others to know I adore the women that raised me. I too am big and brown! My Mama was an LPN she dressed in nurses clothing! I loved her without a doubt!
Big Mama is ever so inspirational! She is attractive, talented and artistic all rolled in one gorgeous Black woman!
I was born in the 80s. Over 15 years ago I introduced myself to Muddy Waters Lightnin' Hopkins and many more blues singers from the 40s 50s and 60s era. I had never known about this music or heard it before. I like the old blues clubs in the movies too. I love Big Mama Thornton! What a show! What a good time!
The long haired white kid playing the red SG guitar, he a beast, one of the best guitar players I ever heard.
I always need a towel to cry into when I listen to Big Momma Thornton. Ain't nobody as cool as Big Momma.
Thank You ALL from The BOTTOM of My HEART, BODY AND SOUL ❤ R.I.P.❤
She really did play the harmonica! Only woman I've ever seen recorded playing one. What a woman! She really was wonderful, wasn't she? (Cut me slack, jack, I'm just learning the lady existed this very week, thanks to a friend on the opposite side of the planet, in case anyone wondered.)
American music history. True icons and legends. 🔥
Big mama Thorton, great singer, the best of the best. IT makes us happy. thanks a lot. Gerard from colombia
I just KNEW IT!!! This woman is the best realist story ever!!!!! I now understand what it means to be a fan! I want to know the story and the music and everything!!!
Big Mama Thornton wailing away on the mouth harp....THIS, my friends, is the Blues!
Wow, This lady is definitely a Musical Giant. She stands taller among the giants.
As a teenager had almost all of these musicians albums. Drove my parents crazy! Went to every blues and jazz festival I could find back then. I so miss my youth dancing to Thorton, Muddy, etc.
This takes me back!
Only 89 comments for sheer greatness. How backward is that? Go Big Mama. You are a force of nature.
Omg this must have been the concerts of all concerts. All iconic stars
My first time seeing this great piece of Blues history. Always loved Big Mama, Rest in Peace, my beautiful sister.
Iconic "Unlucky Girl" lol. UNIQUE !!
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Me too.
She's in blues heaven with all the other greats . love always
I Love You Always Big Mama Thornton ❤💓💕💗💛💖❤💓💕💗💛💖❤💓💕
God Bless our Godmother of some of the greatest blues ever created, this woman needs recognition, she paves the way, heartfelt and god knows she had her share of hard times but a high rolling freight never stopped from doing fabulous shows, damn it I love her, just like Elvis and Janis Joplin with Ball and Chain and Hound Dog, plus......there was no one like her❤ RIP MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN
I my God o my God brilliant love it
Big Bill Morganfield is playing in my small northern Colorado town tomorrow night!!!! Whooohoooo!!!
Wow! Thus rare footage isn't it?! Her playing harmonica! Hell fuck yes! Love love this
Gotta love Big Mama! She is the downhome shakedown.
Sounds like a party to me.......wish I had been there !!!!
Amen! God Bless. 🎶
Used to sing this ever set!!!❤️😎😳🎵
Thank you Big MAMMA: You are one of the BEST blues singers I've ever heard plus one of the most beautiful! And that includes Mama Yancey!
A true piece of history.
Willie Mae is the only woman who could not only keep up with the greats but eclipsed a lot of great blues musicians. Great stuff thanks for posting
George Smith, one of the best harp players.
I loved this & it got my mojo Worken!
This is a proper groove by talented folk. She's brilliant
Gene Vincent
She was😃
1/27/2020
American History not to be forgotten!
Amazing!!!
That bassist is nuts. Big Mama is Queen!!!
T.C.R Man Oh Man that was a most uplifting bust a moves rip tha shirt off DANCE WOW Tha Blues is Big MaMa and Muddy paved tha way and the Delta Blues on da MAP ! LOVE IT ALL TY 4 vid !!
Gracias, regracias..... Grande, regrande......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Big Mama Thornton lit that stage on fire! I'm gonna have to do some research on her.
Saw her in Seattle about 1971. Never saw a woman play the harp before. What a great concert in a small place.
ALL MY ANCESTORS CRIED AND BURST FORTH IN MY GUT _ RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE, RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA_ MY WOMB WOMEN_ 👀HEAR AND FEEL U_ ASE' X _ ASE"✊🏾✊🏾
Beautiful woman, Beautiful voice!!!!
I must agree with you
I never thought I would get to see this.🎼🎵🎶 Thank you Big Mama💋💗💞🎵💝🎶🎼🎵💕💖🎼💋🎵💗💞🎵🎼🎶
Me encanta el blues parami es lo máximo
This footage is super valuable!!!!
Grande lenda dos Blues a não esquecer. Obrigado.
Love and So admire Willie Mae Thornton. Fantastic music!!!!!
Big Mama your a a amazing legend. I ❤ the blues . And you got so much soul. Amen sister.
Really amazing harmonica.
quel régal ! du génie, le saxo magnifique, quelle chan ce ont eu ceux qui ont assisté à ce concert !splendides musiciens et big mama, joe turner, muddy waters, waow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I lovr Big Momma Thorton
She is a legend people!
This is an amazing concert. O, to have been there!
A hell of a concert. Immense talent all over. Big Mamma incredible even her health was starting to deteriorate.
thanks for this post loved it
I love Big Mama Thornton. 💞
This is FREAKN AWESOME! Classic!
Love her forever.
Muddy in the car interview is frickin priceless......wow!.......thank you!
Gracias Big Mama por habernos dejado un preciado testamento de buen blues , esto es musica y arte verdadero . " Larga vida a Big Mams y a su mudica ".
mario martinez y gracias a ti por comentar en Español . Y por favor quien es esta señora tan maravillosa ? Mi primera vez que la escucho
The big mama fue una pionera del genero blues eso si es musica no como lo de hoy en dia compocisiones sin sentido pero nose dejo un legado que no tiene comparacion y talking vez nunca la tendra solo personas con alto criterio sabran lo que digo
Fantastico!!! I'm born in 1963...
Love you big mama Thornton!!!!
AWESOME, AWESOME MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVIN' THIS RIGHT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks! Glad you like what we do! Stay Cool!
They don't make em like that no more! Boomtown!
...and the crowd goes crazy..
Oh my God!!!Mama thank you for your soul..Your voice..And god damn the harmonica..Your why I love playing..Thank you
Historically talented yes you the best
Thanks for sharing this old document.
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, una Mujer Hermosa, Poderosa... Qué espectáculo verla en un concierto; su personalidad y interior fluyen para interpretar de esta forma, es el espíritu de Blues. Gracias por compartir esta joya.
P.D.
Después de su testimonio, lo único que se puede sentir por Elvis Presley, es repudio.
sweet sweet blue baby,, TY,xxxxxx
Que hermosura todo esto !!
Wow! Marvelous! Thanks for posting it!
Big Joe Turner, gran cantante de voz estomacal...GENIAL
Todo el SHow fabuloso
Have I been in a coma my whole musical life? Wow where have these women gone. . . . Barbara Lynn, Beverly Guitar watkins?
I keep the light on for you Mama
Today, December 11, 2016 is the 90th anniversary of the birth of Big Mama Thornton. If you are interested in more recordings of distinguished African-American musicians, please check out my historical youtube channel "Remember our Music" a site which daily honors a great African-American musician including Sammy Davis Jr., King Oliver, Jonah Jones, Igatius Sancho born in 1729 and the three Sonnys: Sonny Phillips, Sonny Greer and Sonny Boy Williamson, all born in the month of December!
Very Cool site! Thanks for your info!
A pleasure and an honor! Thanks.
Wow, how wonderful to discover this live performance and then your channel.
This is one of the best things I've seen on RUclips. Just fantastic. Thank you to whoever posted it! Who knew Big Mama could blow harp like that?! And Muddy -- his visage belongs on Mount Rushmore along with Otis Spann.
Thank yu so so much for posting. A real true Goddess
Amazing bad girl ! ICONIC . UNIQUE
GREAT🎶
Can't sit still!
The meusic, SPORT,and sinc,the blacks are top.forever.
Hey, Sound Like A Party To Me Also... I To Wish I Had Been There!!!
Muchas gracias!
Great performance by Muddly also
ugh i love her
All The Greats! God Bless. 🕊
Vinzou !!!! Mama tu es une Diva quel bonheur de te voir et de t'entendre mon père serait si heureux .. le blues avec toi c'est grandiose merciiiii
One of the greatest americans! (Mother of the second Americas...)
Icon and Legend
She is something else her realness shines
Thank you for such great quality of the video. WOW 😯 She’s amazing with that Harmonica , she doesn’t even look like she’s playing it!!!
What an Amazing Concert, thank you for sharing this as I’ve never seen her live . Great to see some footage off stage . It was so Good the hour went by very quickly and I was shocked when it came to an end . Keep the content going 👍 . Much appreciated.
Stay Blessed from Scotland
Ça c'est le blues
I JUST TOTALLY LEARNED SOMETHING!
thx Richard for sharing on youtube. Great to see Big Mama Thornton!
How do you say fantastic
Thank you so much for this.
@everybody here who love these heroes and heroeenes - look up Sister Rosetta Tharpe - ride her train and she'll rock your brain!
gid crowd, bangin music
Чудо..❤❤❤❤
The voice, the guitar........mmmmmh
Wow!
The music. SPORT,and sinc,the blacks are top.fver.
FOR MY SUPERIOR FEMININE ENERGIES_ GRANNY LADD_ GRANNY RICE_ RALUTE RALUTE RALUTE_ RAAAAAAAAAAA_ ASE"✊🏾✊🏾
I've gotta love Big Mama !
Divina femeie.Magnific.💖👏👏👏👏👏👏💖🌹