Freddie was the whole package. Killer gospel-style vocals, monster guitarist and almost in league with Willie Dixon as a song-writer. He had more than 20 crossover hits during a time when Black musicians weren't played on most stations and 5 of those were instrumentals. He was, possibly, the first major bridge between true blues and modern rock.
Freddie is the King!...I never knew he did this song...always knew him for his Blues stuff..this blew my mind!! He does the song justice!! R.I.P. Freddie! and Albert too!!
How can you not like this, I mean everyone loves the bill withers version, but Freddie King just made it an entirely new song with so much feelng in it,and great guitar work also, whats not to like
this era was some kind of pinnacle in musi, and this performance is up there with the best. all those guys that came up, learnt their trade and paid their dues in the late 50's and early 60's all hit a real maturity around the same time. guys like freddie, dr john, the meters and countless others. what an era, and what a sound. RIP Freddie King, i hope there's regualr poker nights in heaven...
It's absolutlety amazing how he gets involved with the atmosphere created by him and the other musicians during the performance. It seems like he takes a quick trip outside stage, but then he comes back and starts talking to the audience, just to be sure that he is really there, back again.
One of the best concerts I saw back in 1975 was Eric Clapton with the late Freddie King in Shreveport with my cheerleader girlfriend. One of the last shows King did before he died. Freddie King and Clapton did a 30 minute encore that was just amazing.
i think this version is wonderful, he presents a unique emotional perspective and understanding of the lyrics, its hard to peg down but like theres a bit of frustration, helplessness, love, detachment, and ecstasy in the realisation that it is indeed only dark in her absense.
Freddie Is very soulful. Bill Withers is also very soulful. It's a pleasure hearing music played by musicians - and not just a "keyboard wizard" programming songs without feeling or emotion. The drummer was especially funky.
I'm 66 now and yesterday I showed this recording to a young metal guitarist ..his jaw dropped. What King plays there... embedded by his brilliant troupe is just divine and gives me moist eyes every time. Sack and ashes I was 13 years ago to comment...look here
Thank you Freddie King, this song has made me strong (and weep) when my woman had "been gone" due to her illness for so many times over the past decades - ain't been no sunshine then. Thank you - there is more hope now than ever. Love and Peace.
Ay what a 'cool cookie' WOW BROTHER you make music because you are gifted by OUR LORD ALMIGHTY GOD ..... its deep and tells of the struggles that people have endured for thousands of years , the pain and suffering ... love thy Brother and neighbour ... ... PRAY this is BIBLICAL
The ones that play the blues this well, all have the same intensity...they feel every note! Played the song a thousand times, but still feel it like the first time.
Theres no denying hes got one of the best blues voiced in the world. To sing the blues, you gotta have a broken down, deep voice, but present it explosively.
Brilliant!! Young guitarists, kick back and study this man and all of the blues players of this time period if you want to be a "SERIOUS" musician! I am an old fart who missed this for soooo many years, and even at my old age, I am in "Freddie school"!! Thanks to men like this, we have great players today!! Yeah Freddie, and thank God for you!!
...not everyone gets to be this great and not everyone can appreciate it, so be it, there loss, for those of us who do, we kneel before the King, willingly and for good reason! Sing on Freddie!
Thank you for this song Freddie King. My woman, due to her illness has been "going away" many a times for nearly thirty years now. This song has helped me through this days/ weeks, even when crying 'bout her. Now there seems to be a resolution to her illness - until then I'll keep listening Freddie. Love & Peace
Freddie was the whole package. Killer gospel-style vocals, monster guitarist and almost in league with Willie Dixon as a song-writer. He had more than 20 crossover hits during a time when Black musicians weren't played on most stations and 5 of those were instrumentals.
He was, possibly, the first major bridge between true blues and modern rock.
Not to mention all the other players who coped his licks !
#monster
RIP and long live Freddie King (September 3, 1934 - December 28, 1976), aged 42
You will always be remembered as a legend.
Heavenly Father, please guide everyone towards peace and unity. Let your blessings bring harmony and understanding among us all.
Freddie is the King!...I never knew he did this song...always knew him for his Blues stuff..this blew my mind!! He does the song justice!! R.I.P. Freddie! and Albert too!!
I'd say this is the blues.......
190 thumbs down? 190 people dont know the origin of greatness.
Anyone who'd give this a thumbs down, doesn't understand great music...
They don't get the Beat (s).!
They're otherwise known as cretins , or to be kinder , the uninformed 190.
Sadly, there's a segment of the population that gets off by putting others down.
@@Nobjanhospice nurses
The best version and interpretation of this song for me... Real blues, real feelin, real touch ! Perfect with the lyrics !
he is so original that emotions that he plays just flows in the air every time he plays...great musician
How can you not like this, I mean everyone loves the bill withers version, but Freddie King just made it an entirely new song with so much feelng in it,and great guitar work also, whats not to like
I know this comment is 12 years old, but i couldn't agree more. This version especially
this era was some kind of pinnacle in musi, and this performance is up there with the best. all those guys that came up, learnt their trade and paid their dues in the late 50's and early 60's all hit a real maturity around the same time. guys like freddie, dr john, the meters and countless others. what an era, and what a sound. RIP Freddie King, i hope there's regualr poker nights in heaven...
It's absolutlety amazing how he gets involved with the atmosphere created by him and the other musicians during the performance. It seems like he takes a quick trip outside stage, but then he comes back and starts talking to the audience, just to be sure that he is really there, back again.
One of the best concerts I saw back in 1975 was Eric Clapton with the late Freddie King in Shreveport with my cheerleader girlfriend. One of the last shows King did before he died. Freddie King and Clapton did a 30 minute encore that was just amazing.
1stSaintsFan you had a cheerleader girlfriend? lucky you. my girlfriend was the mascot and our team was the lumberjacks.
Did you ever marry the cheerleader?
i think this version is wonderful, he presents a unique emotional perspective and understanding of the lyrics, its hard to peg down but like theres a bit of frustration, helplessness, love, detachment, and ecstasy in the realisation that it is indeed only dark in her absense.
What a great singer Freddie was in addition to his great playing.
Over a million hits!!! Blues is alive and well!!!!
So laid back, FREDDIE THE KING and props to the DRUMER
Almost crying here. 🙏🌹We love you, Freddie. Praise be to God.
in case anyone was wondering, this is what they call the blues...rest in peace big man..
Freddie Is very soulful. Bill Withers is also very soulful. It's a pleasure hearing music played by musicians - and not just a "keyboard wizard" programming songs without feeling or emotion. The drummer was especially funky.
I'm 66 now and yesterday I showed this recording to a young metal guitarist ..his jaw dropped.
What King plays there... embedded by his brilliant troupe is just divine and gives me moist eyes every time.
Sack and ashes I was 13 years ago to comment...look here
Oh gosh, he's amazing! I need to buy all his works.
Three Kings; BB, Albert and Freddie
Thank you Freddie King, this song has made me strong (and weep) when my woman had "been gone" due to her illness for so many times over the past decades - ain't been no sunshine then. Thank you - there is more hope now than ever.
Love and Peace.
Outstanding Performance! Great band as well .
A REAL master of the electric guitar! Soulfull ,majestic ,damn he was GREAT!
One of the best performances I've watched on CZcams and that's saying something.
Freddie King OWNS this song. He and his band are skilled musicians. THanks for posting.
I accidentally came across Freddie. I'm glad I did. Very glad.
Ay what a 'cool cookie' WOW BROTHER you make music because you are gifted by OUR LORD ALMIGHTY GOD ..... its deep and tells of the struggles that people have endured for thousands of years , the pain and suffering ... love thy Brother and neighbour ... ... PRAY this is BIBLICAL
Awesome performance, a true artist.
rudseng, thanks for posting all of these great clips of Freddie! As a fellow Texan, I'm proud to call him one of our own.
Freddie Was So FRIGGING GREAT. HE PULLS YOU UP AND DOWN, HE WAS A BRILLIANT MUSICIAN AND ONE HELL-OF A SINGER
Whenever he grabs the mic I think he's gonna smash. Hulking presence he's got. The whole band just oozes cool.
His blues is definately heavenly
Love Freddie
Its a natural "living the blues" attitude that does not exist anymore.. so natural... Freddie is "in the song"
RIP
The ones that play the blues this well, all have the same intensity...they feel every note! Played the song a thousand times, but still feel it like the first time.
Theres no denying hes got one of the best blues voiced in the world. To sing the blues, you gotta have a broken down, deep voice, but present it explosively.
confesso que não conhecia este cantor ,muito bom
he was the best.
Freddie King is one of the Texans we can be proud of! The Texas Cannonball lives forever!
Brilliant!! Young guitarists, kick back and study this man and all of the blues players of this time period if you want to be a "SERIOUS" musician! I am an old fart who missed this for soooo many years, and even at my old age, I am in "Freddie school"!! Thanks to men like this, we have great players today!! Yeah Freddie, and thank God for you!!
Fender bass précision, gibson ES335, Hammond B3. Thats all bluesmen needs!
and a drummer.
Bernard Ilano this is an ES-345, it is not?
Good eye! Yes, That selector switch would mean 345 (or 347).
Talent probably helps too.
Seems to be piano here, too.
pure soul,beautiful spare playing,watch and learn guitar players
I heart Freddie King! The old school blues will always have a special place in my heart.
He was such a good guitarist that I think people sometimes overlook his singing which was as soulful and powerful as anyone elses
4:38
Looks like Jesus is really digging this.
he bloody better be
Freddy King is a Legend and can not be compared to B.B or ALBERT, they are all the Best PERIOD...
Long Live The Blues
I think that is what set the tone of the performance, I loved every second of it. Really one on one feel that many of todays concerts really miss.
170 people don't know what is music!
!!!!!!!!!
My name is Freddie King and I'm about to bust that ass with these BLUES!!! Soulful performance from a great Texas Bluesman...
This is REAL music here,,,out of ALL the music I like,,,I'm so glad I have ears for music like this,,,MINDBLOWING!!!!!!
I firmly believe that this is the best video on youtube.
Possibly the best thing on the internet.
Simply Outstanding......................
what a wonderful musician R.ip freddie king.
A classic track from a blues legend!!!
...not everyone gets to be this great and not everyone can appreciate it, so be it, there loss, for those of us who do, we kneel before the King, willingly and for good reason! Sing on Freddie!
The coolest cats that ever lived.
That man has some set of pipes on him. You not only hear, but also, feel his music. Great Stuff!!!!
You right! I'm overseas and I can hear Freddie King`s incredible voice. Blessed be his soul !
A man who knows is blues. That Gibson is like putty in those talented hands, molding the notes to his blues.
love this man, amazing feeling, god bless you Mr. King
great song, great voice, it's amazing!!!
We miss you Fredie the best Version of this wonderful song
L'unico vero ricordo che vorrei lasciare alle persone è questo contributo , essenziale per la speranza per cui immenso F. King . Il re Leone .
wooooo what a voice gave me shivers.
glad he was born--fantastic performer
i agree john.pure spine chillin tone and soul to die for!
Freddie King had a level of passion that's just... awesome to watch.
Big man, big sound.....Freddie King, kicks azzzzzzzzzzzzz!
we ALL love Freddie !!!
If i want to be a King, i want to be Freddie King......awsome...thank you Freddie.....in memory......God bless you.
I LOVE Freddie King.
Gives me chills
Freddie King had soul playing note to note playing, Texas blues man, amen.
TOP BAND !!!! Ain't no sunshine ain't no nothing when she's gone.....
Blues with feeling, you just couldn't get more feeling than Freddie right there!
Soulful Rendition of a classic song!!! Well done!!
FREDDIE I MISS YOUR SONGS!!
Brilliant cover. Freddie King is the man.
so fantastic!could not be better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
now thats music from the heart man.. its a pity music isnt like this anymore.
This man was not from this earth. Absolutely nothing is better than this
Freddie's one of the GREAT one's. His Singing and Playing is just loaded with feeling. Amazing.
DUDE - what can ya say -- nothing but pure soulful blues power!!!! - AWESOME
Great guitarist of blues music.
that guitar is awesome he is so good das this dude still lives
Bless you Freddie, you where one of the greatest...........for sure!!!
Thank you for this song Freddie King. My woman, due to her illness has been "going away" many a times for nearly thirty years now. This song has helped me through this days/ weeks, even when crying 'bout her. Now there seems to be a resolution to her illness - until then I'll keep listening Freddie.
Love & Peace
This voice !❤
Big Freddy , My favorite Bluesman ...
Mmmm, chills every single time.
THIS...is the blues. Period.
oh Mann - was für eine wunderschöne Version! Bin ja seit 20 Jahren FreddieKing fan - aber das: wonderfull! thanks for putting it in youtube!
Right on. Its good medicine for the soul.
il meno conosciuto dei tre King of the blues ma di sicuro il migliore dei tre
unbelievable. he´s awesome!
Yes , we hear you brother. Very best version of this classic 👌
A maior expressão da cultura do hemisfério ocidental não tem pra ninguém bravo bravo
O my blues gods who the best, you all geniuses, I will never reduce your individual greatness...you all kill me.❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾👋🏽