Your father was one of my favorite guitar players and a sweetheart always. The first time I saw him play, at Yoshi's in Oakland, California, I was sitting at a table right in front of him on stage. He had ne mesmerized. I was fortunate to spend some time around him. Always a treat.
@@TheDeblulu I'm certain he would be proud to know that you appreciate his talent. I will share with you of how he felt about people who enjoyed his music because he never saw people as fans he called them family. So welcome to the family
I truly enjoyed reading about Howlin’ Wolf and your father’s relationship and adventures on the road in the Howlin’ Wolf autobiography. From there, I’ve become such a life long fan of their work both together and individually! Did your father ever have a biography? Or some type of documentary that was made about him? I’d love to add them to my reading lists if any are available.
Hubert Sumlin was one of the greatest guitar players to ever live. There should be hundreds of comments on this thread. The great Howlin Wolf and your dad along with Willie Dixon and Sonny Boy Williams were "THE" Rock Stars to Everybody's favorite Rockstars from The Beatles to Led Zeplin, The Rolling Stones and even Jimi Hendrix. Your fathers and Howlin Wolf's music will live forever!
I love that the Stones refused to play this show unless Howling Wolf could. They have huge respect for the Blues greats...Muddy Waters & Buddy Guy...bravo
In contrast to Led Zep. Maybe a dozen years ago Willie Dixon’s wife told a friend of mine that the Brit bands had always been kind and respectful to the blues greats -- except for the members of Zeppelin.
The history here is just incredible. This is the vortex of the juxtaposition of black blues into western culture filtered through the young stones. And man so many hot girls back then that loved rock. What a time.....
When you talk about the last true vanguard of blues legends it's a shame that buddy is the only one still left, but even at eighty plus he's still killing it at those live shows and his blues bar..
I love how Brian just starts to smile when they start talking about Howlin' Wolf and he interrupts Mick by saying, "now I think it's about best time you shut up and let Howlin' Wolf on stage." God bless Brian.
@@durangomcmurphy1529 I think he was talking to Mick. And as Mick once said when he got older, 'Fame doesn't suit many people and it didn't suit Brian at all'.
One thing I've noticed [that's interesting to me, tho' somewhat lost to time] is that on a lot of these TV shows, when the host (understandably) gravitates to Mick for the interview segment, Brian insinuates his way (uninvited) into the conversation. I may be reading more into this than warranted, but to me it has always seemed a manifestation of the fact that BJ sensed that he was losing his status as groupleader [to Mick] [which of course he was], and didn't want to allow himself to be sidelined in the public eye as just another member of Mick's backing band. cf. Mike Douglas show appearance for another example: MD is talking to Mick, and up sidles Brian. Just a thot . . .
Sir.Gr8 Uncle Mick forevermore King of Rock'n'roll music ozzfest wowing Mr. Unforgettable Jagger's Dagger ofwowin Understanding Swagger Unstoppable Dances of ozzfest Unforgettable singer songwriter music gr8 Descanso Gr8ness .
That's one of the reasons I love the early British rockers because they always gave respect and love to the people who taught them how to rock and that's the Black Bluesman.
Except for Led Zeppelin who ripped off the original bluesmen without credits. One of the local radio blues radio shows refer to Willie Dixon as the fifth member of Led Zeppelin.
When big bill Broonzy came to do an England tour people thronged the airport arrivals lounge.Two jazz bands played as he made his way across the terminal.When he returned to his home in America he resumed his two mundane jobs he needed to survive in obscurity.
I LOVE that the ROLLING STONES gave HOWLIN' WOLF much, much RESPECT. The ROLLING STONES loved BLACK AMERICAN Blues singers and always gave them their "PROPS." The ROLLING STONES went to the USA to look for their BLUES HEROES while in the USA these same BLUES men were shunned by much of white America. Thank You U.K. for your musicians who thought Rhythm & Blues was GOLD, and helped to give these very talented BLUES singers much deserved credit.
He does not even need a band. Although it all sounds good, but this man has more than talent, the blues.. the music flows through him. There is a tragic sadness in his tunes though
Listen to Sam Phillips: Sam Phillips, on his first meeting with Howlin' Wolf, was bowled over. "When I heard him, I said, 'This is for me. This is where the soul of man never dies'. He was about six foot six, with the biggest feet I've ever seen on a human being. Big Foot Chester is one name they used to call him. He would sit there with those feet planted wide apart, playing nothing but the French harp, and I tell you, the greatest show you could see today would be Chester Burnett doing one of those sessions in my studio. God, what would it be worth to see the fervor in that man's face when he sang. His eyes would light up and you'd see the veins on his neck, and buddy, there was nothing on his mind but that song. He sang with his damn soul."
This is such a beautiful moment. I've always had respect for the stones because they were never shy to praise the roots of rock and roll & acknowledge where their inspiration came from. Howlin wolf was an amazing talent & there are many other forgotten blues artists who played a great hand in pushing music forward but never got the adoration they deserved.
They asked Mick "what is your relationship to the Delta blues?" He answered . "poor imitation" or something clever to that effect. Nicely self effacing answer from a well schooled student of the blues, and a damn good vocal stylist in his own right.
@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out There's a story that when the Stones signed their record deal, the A&R guy asked if there were any albums they wanted from the back catalog. One of them reeled off session numbers of unreleased Big Joe Turner tunes off the top of his head, and got them.
Note the respect the lads have for this great man. They chat a little with the emcee and Brian finally says it’s time to shut up and get Howlin Wolf on the stage. Then, when he comes out, they sit down and LISTEN.
"Well when we first started playing together, we started playing because we wanted to play rhythm & blues, & Howling' Wolf was one of our greatest idols...I think it's about time we shut up & we had Howling Wolf onstage...."
Musicgirl of course, shoulda known that. brian is the best!! he had the most musical knowledge & skill. definitely the most talented. i honestly resent the stones for kicking him out & basically letting him die. i know his drug use was screwing things up but you don't dump a friend for that, you'd try to help them or at least not be a total egotistical prick all the time. mick was simply jealous of brian's talent & good looks. okay, end of rant! lol.
@@lachrymarum_ wow... what a incredibly stupid thing to say. No one but them knows what reasons they made their decisions. How lame of you to assume you know and discredit someone else's emotions
That damn Wolf!! I remember as a kid in Detroit in 1975 my mother used to play his music. We're all from Alabama, and that's where my mom started listening to him. This is a art that we will never see anyone doing again. Thank God for these videos. Thanks to the rock n roll star's that gave them their props.
Someone was wondering who was in the band here besides Billy Preston on piano and James Burton on guitar. It was Larry Knechtel on bass and Mickey Conway on drums. I interviewed them about this after Carol Kaye suggested that's who it was, and they both remembered this show. Knechtel and Conway were very busy session men in the 1960s and 1970s. Knechtel also played piano and won a Grammy for playing piano on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for Simon and Garfunkel. Conway played on countless sessions, and he was one of the only black, left-handed drummers in the studio business at the time. He was a hell of a drummer, as you can hear here!
dickie pride actually, in fact it is James Burton who regularly played in the Shindig backup band on the show --- that's his early 60s mug that you can kinda make out in the shadows & also, notice the Telecaster, James' guitar model of preference that he's been faithful to over all these years, to the point that Fender actually made a Jame Burton Artist Telecaster
+dickie pride he is playing snare with his right hand and the ride cymbal with his left hand, which means he is a lefty. Trust me, I know what I am talking about. I play drums. It is Mickey Conway. He told me it was him! He remembers this taping.
Say what you will about the Stones,but they always showed respect for those they admired. I loved Jagger making the comment "What's the use of listening to us do King Bee when you can listen to Slim Harpo do it?"
And he had the decency to admit it . that's what i love about the stones , the didn't try to steal black music ( like elvis did ) , the borrowed it . :)
The monster. Howling Wolf was the monster of Rock ‘N Roll. A genius, and the greatest blues singer of all time. Just ask any British group, especially Eric Clapton and that blues cover band called Led Zeppelin. Shame on this 60 who gave this man a thumbs down. Why? Here the monster is giving the middle class, rich, white British Kids Whom never went thru any of the animosity and issues this great man suffered. The disciples sitting at the mountain top listening to god preach.
Brian Jones and The Stones revered and recognized the Blues Masters. Jimmy Page straight up stole their work with no acknowledgment of their existence.
John Lennon jumped in a cab in New York,the driver apparently said:''What do you want to see in America?'' Lennon allegedly said''....Muddy Waters....''and the Cabbie said ''....Where's That?....'' That is how much America knew about The Blues at the time.
Talkin Bout Nawlins Buddy Holly and the Beetles? People loved him but he wasn’t as influential as bluesmen to rock bands. Brits loved Blues, R&B, and their offspring Rock and Roll
James Burton on Guitar, Larry Knechtel on Bass, Billy Preston on Piano, Darlene Love and The Blossoms and Terri Garr are in this video. What a Great Fuckin Grove!!
This has long been one of my favorite performances !! The Wolf is on fine form, Billy Prestonsburg on p I ano,Burton on guitar. Watch the Stones reaction when Wolf starts to move about,just a great prrformance..
Umm Brian Jones died very early in his career. I believe you're thinking about Keith Richards as the one who turned into a mutant. But anyways looking at Howlin Wolf put on the dance moves, badass
From AllMusic: At the height of the British Invasion, the Stones came to America in 1965 for an appearance on ABC-TV's rock music show, Shindig. Their main stipulation for appearing on the program was that Howlin' Wolf would be their special guest. With the Stones sitting worshipfully at his feet, the Wolf performed a storming version of "How Many More Years," being seen on his network-TV debut by an audience of a few million. Wolf never forgot the respect the Stones paid him, and he spoke of them highly right up to his final days. From Blues and Music News: Shindig was an American musical variety show which featured various musical acts including Sam Cooke, Sonny and Cher and Bo Diddley. The show debuted in September 1964 and ran through January 1966. Its fantastic house band included at various times James Burton, Leon Russell, Glen Campbell and Billy Preston. On this particular day of May 20, 1965, a relatively new act from England were scheduled to appear. They were called the Rolling Stones. The Stones requested that one of their idols be on the show with them. That man’s name was Chester Burnett, AKA the Howlin’ Wolf. In 1965, American television was very tame and strict. It needed something to shake its foundations a little, and to reveal to the public where Rock n Roll’s roots really were. Howlin’ Wolf did just that and then some. Wasting no time at all, Mr. Burnett grabbed us by the throat and greeted television watchers with “How many more years.” Wolf pointed his finger and shook around like nothing Americans had ever seen, all while teenagers and the Stones sat at his feet clapping and egging him on. It was simply amazing. It had been a long road for Howlin’ Wolf. From his early days of recording in Memphis’s Sun Studios to his legendary Chess recordings, Wolf was unique. On the one hand, he was a veteran. Already a seasoned performer, he had played everywhere and anywhere imaginable. He had already proved himself several times over. On the other hand, he was about to be exposed to a huge part of America who had never witnessed anything like what he had to offer. It was as if he was a new artist, debuting for the first time. Wolf already had an audience of his own that followed his work and knew him well. After his Shindig performance however, this new audience started to seek him out as well. This lead to new recording projects specifically aimed at this market (the London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions), and Wolf started to notice suburban youths at his shows in the Chicago clubs where he regularly performed.
+I.P. Knightly Great story. Thanks for sharing. There's a great pic somewhere on the internet when Chester was in the Cavalry. He was working on a horse's hooves. Have to find it again.
saw this on tv as a young teen. So powerful to have this enter your living room. I was a big stones fan and just learning about the Chicago sound and amplification of the blues that I had mostly known as acoustic,rural music. This was such an enlightening moment for television and culture.
Yeah, he's so happy and right out PROUD!! Really, really sweet to see Brian Jones so truly exited, he just can't hide behind his cool when one of his heroes is about to appear. And then enter The Wolf, just filling the whole room, no space left for breathing, no prisoners taken. He certainly was something else as well!! But WHO is that guy on the guitar - he certainly knows where to fill in!!
As addressed elsewhere in these comments, Wolf’s being backed by the Shindig house band the Shindogs. They had at least a couple of guitarists at different times. It’s thought to be either James Burton or Delaney Bramlett. Whichever one it was, he did a crackerjack job.
@@gidneyandcloyd Mark Hoffman: "Many people have wondered who was in the band here besides Billy Preston on piano and James Burton on guitar. It was Larry Knechtel on bass and Mickey Conway on drums. I interviewed them about this show, and they both remembered it fondly. Knechtel and Conway were very busy session men in the 1960s and 1970s. Knechtel also played piano and won a Grammy for playing the piano part on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for Simon and Garfunkel. Conway played on countless sessions. He was a hell of a drummer, as you can hear here! "
One of my FAV songs (written by Willie Dixon...originally sang by the WOLF...Led Zeppelin made this real BIG (but got sued by Willie later on down the...) song is awesome!!
This is one of greatest reasons I love youtube. How could I ever see this video w/o the genius mind of the (persons in all) that had the forethought to document this. We truly stand on the shoulders of giants. From the bottom of my heart thank you!
When I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I found a small photo of Wolf sitting on a stool in a porkpie hat. Man, I so wanted to steal that photo! I love Howlin’ Wolf.
Wolf laid pipe in all these British women... they didnt even know what was about to happen.. I keep forgetting how old the Stones are...The had a lot of respect for American Blues
This was my adopted grandfather. My dad Hubert Sumlin was his adopted son. We had a wonderful childhood not knowing how great these men were.
Your father was one of my favorite guitar players and a sweetheart always. The first time I saw him play, at Yoshi's in Oakland, California, I was sitting at a table right in front of him on stage. He had ne mesmerized. I was fortunate to spend some time around him. Always a treat.
@@TheDeblulu I'm certain he would be proud to know that you appreciate his talent. I will share with you of how he felt about people who enjoyed his music because he never saw people as fans he called them family. So welcome to the family
I truly enjoyed reading about Howlin’ Wolf and your father’s relationship and adventures on the road in the Howlin’ Wolf autobiography. From there, I’ve become such a life long fan of their work both together and individually!
Did your father ever have a biography? Or some type of documentary that was made about him? I’d love to add them to my reading lists if any are available.
Love howling Wolf
Hubert Sumlin was one of the greatest guitar players to ever live. There should be hundreds of comments on this thread. The great Howlin Wolf and your dad along with Willie Dixon and Sonny Boy Williams were "THE" Rock Stars to Everybody's favorite Rockstars from The Beatles to Led Zeplin, The Rolling Stones and even Jimi Hendrix. Your fathers and Howlin Wolf's music will live forever!
I love that the Stones refused to play this show unless Howling Wolf could. They have huge respect for the Blues greats...Muddy Waters & Buddy Guy...bravo
In contrast to Led Zep. Maybe a dozen years ago Willie Dixon’s wife told a friend of mine that the Brit bands had always been kind and respectful to the blues greats -- except for the members of Zeppelin.
Thanks to the Stones, white American youth came to learn what a treasure they had in all those Chess Records artists like Wolf.
The history here is just incredible. This is the vortex of the juxtaposition of black blues into western culture filtered through the young stones. And man so many hot girls back then that loved rock. What a time.....
When you talk about the last true vanguard of blues legends it's a shame that buddy is the only one still left, but even at eighty plus he's still killing it at those live shows and his blues bar..
I love how when wolf got on stage everyone literally sat down as if class was in session
I love how Brian just starts to smile when they start talking about Howlin' Wolf and he interrupts Mick by saying, "now I think it's about best time you shut up and let Howlin' Wolf on stage." God bless Brian.
Wanderful
Actually , Brian was quite polite , he said " it's about time WE shut up " , not " you shut up " .
@@durangomcmurphy1529 I think he was talking to Mick. And as Mick once said when he got older, 'Fame doesn't suit many people and it didn't suit Brian at all'.
One thing I've noticed [that's interesting to me, tho' somewhat lost to time] is that on a lot of these TV shows, when the host (understandably) gravitates to Mick for the interview segment, Brian insinuates his way (uninvited) into the conversation. I may be reading more into this than warranted, but to me it has always seemed a manifestation of the fact that BJ sensed that he was losing his status as groupleader [to Mick] [which of course he was], and didn't want to allow himself to be sidelined in the public eye as just another member of Mick's backing band.
cf. Mike Douglas show appearance for another example: MD is talking to Mick, and up sidles Brian.
Just a thot . . .
Sir.Gr8 Uncle Mick forevermore King of Rock'n'roll music ozzfest wowing Mr. Unforgettable Jagger's Dagger ofwowin Understanding Swagger Unstoppable Dances of ozzfest Unforgettable singer songwriter music gr8 Descanso Gr8ness .
That's one of the reasons I love the early British rockers because they always gave respect and love to the people who taught them how to rock and that's the Black Bluesman.
u are exactly right
Except for Led Zeppelin who ripped off the original bluesmen without credits. One of the local radio blues radio shows refer to Willie Dixon as the fifth member of Led Zeppelin.
That what the blues is about, sharing n caring
When big bill Broonzy came to do an England tour people thronged the airport arrivals lounge.Two jazz bands played as he made his way across the terminal.When he returned to his home in America he resumed his two mundane jobs he needed to survive in obscurity.
@@larrylinn8589 haha I was gonna say how above every other led zepplin song ever recorded
I LOVE that the ROLLING STONES gave HOWLIN' WOLF much, much RESPECT. The ROLLING STONES loved BLACK AMERICAN Blues singers and always gave them their "PROPS." The ROLLING STONES went to the USA to look for their BLUES HEROES while in the USA these same BLUES men were shunned by much of white America. Thank You U.K. for your musicians who thought Rhythm & Blues was GOLD, and helped to give these very talented BLUES singers much deserved credit.
When Wolf was on stage he filled the room with his presence. The REAL BLUES.
They said he could simultaneously rock the house and scare the hell out of the customers😂😂
That's not a man, that's a force of nature!
pvthitch damn right! Something like 6'6" & around 300 pounds, and he could MOVE! But even if he sat still, his voice just gets you...
Naw that is HOWLING WOLF
Besides Louis Armstrong he had the pipes, and played Harp
He does not even need a band. Although it all sounds good, but this man has more than talent, the blues.. the music flows through him. There is a tragic sadness in his tunes though
The Wolf 🐺… enough said.
Oh my goodness, how fortunate the Stones were to be in the presence of Howlin' Wolf. This is a tremendous performance and a priceless recording.
What makes it special, is that they know how fortunate they are, and it shows 🥲
@@Fern635 - They made his appearance a condition for their appearance. No Wolf, no Stones.
The way this guy sings. Each word hits you like a train.
Agree, more like a bullet...his accent & throwing of the lyrics...*!
Howlin Wolf sounds like Godzilla stomping on buildings. He's one of my favourite singers of all time. His records are GREAT too.
You can tell he was a big influence on Mick’s singing style.
If I listen closely enough, I feel something new every time
Listen to Sam Phillips: Sam Phillips, on his first meeting with Howlin' Wolf, was bowled over. "When I heard him, I said, 'This is for me. This is where the soul of man never dies'. He was about six foot six, with the biggest feet I've ever seen on a human being. Big Foot Chester is one name they used to call him. He would sit there with those feet planted wide apart, playing nothing but the French harp, and I tell you, the greatest show you could see today would be Chester Burnett doing one of those sessions in my studio. God, what would it be worth to see the fervor in that man's face when he sang. His eyes would light up and you'd see the veins on his neck, and buddy, there was nothing on his mind but that song. He sang with his damn soul."
This is such a beautiful moment. I've always had respect for the stones because they were never shy to praise the roots of rock and roll & acknowledge where their inspiration came from. Howlin wolf was an amazing talent & there are many other forgotten blues artists who played a great hand in pushing music forward but never got the adoration they deserved.
chyna doll amen to that!!!!
They asked Mick "what is your relationship to the Delta blues?"
He answered . "poor imitation" or something clever to that effect. Nicely self effacing answer from a well schooled student of the blues, and a damn good vocal stylist in his own right.
@@MarkTarmannPianoCheck_it_out There's a story that when the Stones signed their record deal, the A&R guy asked if there were any albums they wanted from the back catalog. One of them reeled off session numbers of unreleased Big Joe Turner tunes off the top of his head, and got them.
couldn’t have said it better
His moves alone makes this performance one of the greatest. This kids, is the real deal. What an artist.
Note the respect the lads have for this great man. They chat a little with the emcee and Brian finally says it’s time to shut up and get Howlin Wolf on the stage. Then, when he comes out, they sit down and LISTEN.
"Well when we first started playing together, we started playing because we wanted to play rhythm & blues, & Howling' Wolf was one of our greatest idols...I think it's about time we shut up & we had Howling Wolf onstage...."
Priceless Mr. Jones.
Brian spoke the greatest line the Stones ever did :-)
Arturio Saunderese no he said it’s about time *you* shut up to Mick...
the stones insisted that the wolf be on the show, they wanted people to know exactly where they were coming from
Now I understand why Rolling Stones had a great blues influence - and no wonder!!!
Brian's excitement -- Priceless. Look at his face at :36 & 1:36.
This Man was GENIUS 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎈 and Handsome fella too! May gif bless his soul.
HOWLING IS THE BEST BLUESMAN EVER
Bad brother
Goddamn right he was.
he certainly is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best
And the biggest
When the wolf howls, the stones find there seats
One of the coolest things the Stones could've done learning from a master such as the Wolf
0:36 the look on Brian's face when he realises what's about to happen. Priceless.
Brian knew. The mc had nothing to do with Wolf being there. The Stones had insisted he play on the show.
Brian was the one who insisted that Howlin' Wolf be on the show.
Musicgirl of course, shoulda known that. brian is the best!! he had the most musical knowledge & skill. definitely the most talented. i honestly resent the stones for kicking him out & basically letting him die. i know his drug use was screwing things up but you don't dump a friend for that, you'd try to help them or at least not be a total egotistical prick all the time. mick was simply jealous of brian's talent & good looks. okay, end of rant! lol.
@@lachrymarum_ wow... what a incredibly stupid thing to say. No one but them knows what reasons they made their decisions. How lame of you to assume you know and discredit someone else's emotions
@@debrasaunders7200 yes it is :(
His moves alone would make this a tremendous performance. This is the real thing. What an artist.
You tell them Brian. We miss you. Original Stone.❤
Yes
That damn Wolf!! I remember as a kid in Detroit in 1975 my mother used to play his music. We're all from Alabama, and that's where my mom started listening to him. This is a art that we will never see anyone doing again. Thank God for these videos. Thanks to the rock n roll star's that gave them their props.
Omagah! Love, love, love Howlin' Wolf.... Unbelievably talented
Howlin' Wolf, an American original. There will never be another like him. R.I.P.
Never
Someone was wondering who was in the band here besides Billy Preston on piano and James Burton on guitar. It was Larry Knechtel on bass and Mickey Conway on drums. I interviewed them about this after Carol Kaye suggested that's who it was, and they both remembered this show. Knechtel and Conway were very busy session men in the 1960s and 1970s. Knechtel also played piano and won a Grammy for playing piano on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for Simon and Garfunkel. Conway played on countless sessions, and he was one of the only black, left-handed drummers in the studio business at the time. He was a hell of a drummer, as you can hear here!
I think you got that wrong man. The drummer if right handed and that is not James Burton.
Thanks for the detail!
dickie pride actually, in fact it is James Burton who regularly played in the Shindig backup band on the show --- that's his early 60s mug that you can kinda make out in the shadows & also, notice the Telecaster, James' guitar model of preference that he's been faithful to over all these years, to the point that Fender actually made a Jame Burton Artist Telecaster
+dickie pride he is playing snare with his right hand and the ride cymbal with his left hand, which means he is a lefty. Trust me, I know what I am talking about. I play drums. It is Mickey Conway. He told me it was him! He remembers this taping.
Dickie Pride is right. That is not James Burton on guitar behind Wolf it is Delaney Bramlett although Burton was in the Shindogs
You are damn right! He alone was The Rolling Stones. Sadly he stopped rolling 1969. What a talent he was!
Say what you will about the Stones,but they always showed respect for those they admired. I loved Jagger making the comment "What's the use of listening to us do King Bee when you can listen to Slim Harpo do it?"
His voice still gives me chills... Imagine being in that audience. I hope they appreciated being in the presence of greatness.
Jagger even copy his moves and attitude on stage. A real honour.
Maggot Brain honour?
And he had the decency to admit it . that's what i love about the stones , the didn't try to steal black music ( like elvis did ) , the borrowed it . :)
Honor*
@@mjbvr678 Or Led Zeppelin
@@kraeckelium don’t completely agree w Elvis but Led Zeppelin definitely. Never gave a ounce of credit
Sublime showman, he reaches into your soul & turns ya inside out! Can't imagine what it would have been like to witness his genius live!
If if sounds this good recorded with 1960's equipment, imagine what it was like to hear it in person! Wow!
Captain Beefheart was sat in front of the telly this night taking notes for sure!!
The monster. Howling Wolf was the monster of Rock ‘N Roll. A genius, and the greatest blues singer of all time. Just ask any British group, especially Eric Clapton and that blues cover band called Led Zeppelin. Shame on this 60 who gave this man a thumbs down. Why? Here the monster is giving the middle class, rich, white British Kids Whom never went thru any of the animosity and issues this great man suffered. The disciples sitting at the mountain top listening to god preach.
Brian performs a higher level of coolness, as always. incredible, this.
There is more power in that index finger than any AK47. He sticks that in your face. You know you gotta' listen.
Sittin in class with one of the masters. Howlin was one of the true greats. Perfect blues voice!
What a lighthouse, what carisma. I still recall Howling Wolf in Copenhagen. A great experience. Thank you Musica
wow this wolf was a legend
Ron Wall ... IS a legend.
Brian Jones and The Stones revered and recognized the Blues Masters. Jimmy Page straight up stole their work with no acknowledgment of their existence.
💯 correct.
Look at that big man move! My favorite blues man ever!
Agreed!
The Legendary Howlin' Wolf...back by the Legendary Rolling Stones...music just doesn't get any better !!!!!!!!!!!
+ITILII seems like the Stones are only listening in at back of stage?
John Lennon jumped in a cab in New York,the driver apparently said:''What do you want to see in America?'' Lennon allegedly said''....Muddy Waters....''and the Cabbie said ''....Where's That?....''
That is how much America knew about The Blues at the time.
beanoalbum1966 yeah cause that taxi driver represents everyone and you britts know everything
Son you never been to the delta, so shut up, nobody ever cared what city slickers knowed
The blues was started in America, inspired by African music.
Black America definitely knew. Everyone except racists and Christians they hated “devil music”
Talkin Bout Nawlins Buddy Holly and the Beetles? People loved him but he wasn’t as influential as bluesmen to rock bands. Brits loved Blues, R&B, and their offspring Rock and Roll
Just found this. He's really hot in this performance. One of the great all time originals. You left us too soon Mr. Burnett.
1965 - a great year, not only, but also for music!
Howling Wolf is one of the greatest entertainers we have had. He commanded attention, His voice was a smooth growling howl. RIP HW
Im a young man from sudan..
This man is freakin awesome..
Sin duda uno de los iconos del blues howlin wolf lo escucho desde que tenía 5 años y aun me sigue gustando
Sam Phillips was quoted as saying not having Wolf stay at Sun records was his biggest regret.
Wolf was an amazing man in so many ways ,.
Love how the harmonica just disappears in his hands. The Wolf was a big dude 😆.
All I can say is that Chester "Howling Wolf" Burnett was a colossus of the blues. And for that reason, him and his music will never be forgotten!
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT VIDEO.
The fifth Beatle, Billy Preston with a Beatle hairdooo, what a great time to be alive. 👈😎👍🇺🇲
The Rollings when they were blues students watching their professor, now all legends, just like the Howlin Wolf.
sit down boys..let the wolf take over...great stuff..
James Burton on Guitar, Larry Knechtel on Bass, Billy Preston on Piano, Darlene Love and The Blossoms and Terri Garr are in this video. What a Great Fuckin Grove!!
Now that's a band! James Burton's guitar is perfection here, tone, pace, phrasing..everything.
This has long been one of my favorite performances !! The Wolf is on fine form, Billy Prestonsburg on p I ano,Burton on guitar. Watch the Stones reaction when Wolf starts to move about,just a great prrformance..
Why the hell are THOSE musicians playing his music? a g/damn disgrace he couldnt use his own band.
Michael Sheridan Billy loves his job
Lighten up pal
Mr. Jones must've been in 7th heaven here. Gotta love the Wolf.
Great moment in television. Gives me chills. Always fun glimpsing Brian before he devolved into a mutant as well.
Umm Brian Jones died very early in his career. I believe you're thinking about Keith Richards as the one who turned into a mutant. But anyways looking at Howlin Wolf put on the dance moves, badass
True Rock& Roll Legend..The *Wolf* getting down with the Stones!!..🎵🎸🎵..Awesome!🔥
That's how it was DONE, with GREATNESS SOUL💗...YOU
From AllMusic: At the height of the British Invasion, the Stones came to America in 1965 for an appearance on ABC-TV's rock music show, Shindig. Their main stipulation for appearing on the program was that Howlin' Wolf would be their special guest. With the Stones sitting worshipfully at his feet, the Wolf performed a storming version of "How Many More Years," being seen on his network-TV debut by an audience of a few million. Wolf never forgot the respect the Stones paid him, and he spoke of them highly right up to his final days.
From Blues and Music News: Shindig was an American musical variety show which featured various musical acts including Sam Cooke, Sonny and Cher and Bo Diddley. The show debuted in September 1964 and ran through January 1966. Its fantastic house band included at various times James Burton, Leon Russell, Glen Campbell and Billy Preston. On this particular day of May 20, 1965, a relatively new act from England were scheduled to appear. They were called the Rolling Stones. The Stones requested that one of their idols be on the show with them. That man’s name was Chester Burnett, AKA the Howlin’ Wolf. In 1965, American television was very tame and strict. It needed something to shake its foundations a little, and to reveal to the public where Rock n Roll’s roots really were. Howlin’ Wolf did just that and then some. Wasting no time at all, Mr. Burnett grabbed us by the throat and greeted television watchers with “How many more years.” Wolf pointed his finger and shook around like nothing Americans had ever seen, all while teenagers and the Stones sat at his feet clapping and egging him on. It was simply amazing. It had been a long road for Howlin’ Wolf. From his early days of recording in Memphis’s Sun Studios to his legendary Chess recordings, Wolf was unique. On the one hand, he was a veteran. Already a seasoned performer, he had played everywhere and anywhere imaginable. He had already proved himself several times over. On the other hand, he was about to be exposed to a huge part of America who had never witnessed anything like what he had to offer. It was as if he was a new artist, debuting for the first time. Wolf already had an audience of his own that followed his work and knew him well. After his Shindig performance however, this new audience started to seek him out as well. This lead to new recording projects specifically aimed at this market (the London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions), and Wolf started to notice suburban youths at his shows in the Chicago clubs where he regularly performed.
+I.P. Knightly Great story. Thanks for sharing. There's a great pic somewhere on the internet when Chester was in the Cavalry. He was working on a horse's hooves. Have to find it again.
+I.P. Knightly Is that Billy Preston on the Keyboards?
Jaquimn Cruisers You're wrong.
Fantastic to read
si este concierto si un clasico del blues rock
howlin wolf ....jeeze,i wish i could have seen this man play live !....just such a big influance on loads of artists over the years..what a man !
Amen Brian....RWG brotha. This clip ALWAYS brings a smile to my face.
I see where Mick got his moves.
Wow! What can I say? Thanks for posting this GEM! Yes...HOWLIN WOLF WAS AWESOME. I do miss him.
Chester Burnett could shake the roof off the house with that voice!
Today you don't hear voice like Howlin Wolf he get it where no one today can touch
You got to love it. 🇦🇴
May the gods bless The Wolf...............his music lives on
saw this on tv as a young teen. So powerful to have this enter your living room. I was a big stones fan and just learning about the Chicago sound and amplification of the blues that I had mostly known as acoustic,rural music. This was such an enlightening moment for television and culture.
Wolf is my favorite. When I first heard The London Sessions I was really shocked... Even today his raw power amazes me.
Claptons playing on that record was legendary.
I'm a huge Wolf fan,it wasn't a criticism' the biography of his life is inspirational!!!
Love the respect up up u up
Wow, what a gem! The Stones sitting at the feet of the Master.
What a Master !
I've always thought our souls know 💗
1965 just great year! ;)
Howlin Wolf was a force to be reckoned with.
Along with all our other blues great..
Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, & Buddy Guy were the Stones three biggest influences from day one
Yeah, he's so happy and right out PROUD!! Really, really sweet to see Brian Jones so truly exited, he just can't hide behind his cool when one of his heroes is about to appear. And then enter The Wolf, just filling the whole room, no space left for breathing, no prisoners taken. He certainly was something else as well!! But WHO is that guy on the guitar - he certainly knows where to fill in!!
Wondering the same...should have been Hubert, I think?
Probably Hubert Sumlin.
As addressed elsewhere in these comments, Wolf’s being backed by the Shindig house band the Shindogs. They had at least a couple of guitarists at different times. It’s thought to be either James Burton or Delaney Bramlett. Whichever one it was, he did a crackerjack job.
@@gidneyandcloyd Mark Hoffman: "Many people have wondered who was in the band here besides Billy Preston on piano and James Burton on guitar. It was Larry Knechtel on bass and Mickey Conway on drums. I interviewed them about this show, and they both remembered it fondly. Knechtel and Conway were very busy session men in the 1960s and 1970s. Knechtel also played piano and won a Grammy for playing the piano part on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" for Simon and Garfunkel. Conway played on countless sessions. He was a hell of a drummer, as you can hear here! "
Thanks for sharing that information. I’d never even heard of Mickey Conway. They all sounded like they’d been backing him forever.
Absolute Legend!
Ive got an obscure old cassette tape of the yardbird's with howlin Wolf!!! Awesome, the British were never shy to say where they got their mojo from.
One of my FAV songs (written by Willie
Dixon...originally sang by the WOLF...Led Zeppelin made this real BIG (but got sued by Willie later on down the...) song is awesome!!
muy bueno...ese howlin' wolf era uno de esos que sabia lo que hacia..un gran bluesman.
I saw Muddy, Wolf & Lightnin Hopkins one night, around '73-"74 at The Hollywood Sportatorium, Hollywood, Fl. Life changing
Wow...this is the real deal. The music I love, was raised on and come from. Thank goodness I had such a Super Cool Mom!!!
What a gem and what a shame they didn't use better equipment to record it. Nevertheless, I am immensely grateful that this has survived.
There's a much better recording on TH-cam somewhere. Very clear visual and sound.
it was made with best available the time, and if TV didn't have to be squeezed into such a tiny bandwidth then, it would be fine
Really dig the one and only Wolf!
This is one of greatest reasons I love youtube. How could I ever see this video w/o the genius mind of the (persons in all) that had the forethought to document this. We truly stand on the shoulders of giants. From the bottom of my heart thank you!
When I visited the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I found a small photo of Wolf sitting on a stool in a porkpie hat. Man, I so wanted to steal that photo! I love Howlin’ Wolf.
Before my time, but this one would be near the top of my list of performances to see if I had a time machine.
Thanks for the video . Loved it !
ke manera de interpretar el blues y esa presencia esenica wow eres tu howlin
Wolf laid pipe in all these British women... they didnt even know what was about to happen.. I keep forgetting how old the Stones are...The had a lot of respect for American Blues
SOUL MUSIC AND HISTORY !!!
Amazing clip of film............yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa..feeling good :)
Howl’in Wolf was a force of nature. If not for his talent there would be no Rock N’ Roll.