I first watched Ted Hawkins on an Australian TV show hosted by Steve Vizard and was instantly captivated. Bought every album I could find. I was saddened by the news of his death. While there is an outlet for his music and people continue to enjoy his performances, he will live on. RIP Ted Hawkins. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
What an amazingly talented man, what a voice! Thx for sharing this vid. Im sorry I missed him. Enjoy Ur vacation Ted... we miss U! Thanks for all the joy U brought!
This is just how i remember Ted Hawkins when i was out at Venice beach back in 1990 when i was out there for 6 weeks. Just taking in the sights, heard this singing, approached and saw him sitting on a milk crate with his guitar case open, tapping his left foot as he sang. Man, people had the same reaction i did, stopped in their tracks and were hypnotized. I will never forget the experience, bought a cassette tape he had there, and have been a fan ever since. I had a VHS tape of him in which some notable people spoke highly of him, people like Harry Belafonte, Mavis Staples from the Staple Singers, and a few others. I was saddened to hear that he passed away in '95, on Christmas day i believe. You had to be there to really hear the purity of his voice. Rest In Paradise Ted.
Uma das vozes mais poderosas de todos os tempos! Gravou poucos discos antes de falecer, foi um morador de rua que quando fez sucesso nunca deixou de cantar nas ruas e quando não estava numa turnê, estava cantando num barzinho próximo da sua casa! Sempre com seu jeito simples e um talento nato!
Thecla Walta this probably was shot on promenade 3 Rd street , Santa Monica .ca I was there n saw him perform in the street on weekends ,,,very very sad he died of a heart attack after he got discovered by a big record company .
His voice and his songs were pure. He was a vagrant and loved the blues. This is one of those artists suffering for their art stories just like Basquiat or Bukowski. This man died to give us his art.
Theres a book coming on this great man! I hear his son tells some shocking interesting things! Ted was a privet person so i think it will be a good read.
I’m not sure but the title of the video might be referring to the Chicago Blues Fest. Here’s an image and story from a photographer who was there. There’s a photo of Hawkins in what looks to be the same striped shirt. There’s probably better evidence out there like an official concert lineup but I couldn’t immediately find it. www.briancadephoto.com/blog-2/2020/1/1/road-stories-my-first-paid-live-gig-pt-1-of-2
This was recorded in Grant Park in downtown Chicago. He wasn't on the lineup with the large acts on stage. He just opened up his guitar and a crowd gathered around.
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I first watched Ted Hawkins on an Australian TV show hosted by Steve Vizard and was instantly captivated. Bought every album I could find. I was saddened by the news of his death.
While there is an outlet for his music and people continue to enjoy his performances, he will live on.
RIP Ted Hawkins.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
What an amazingly talented man, what a voice! Thx for sharing this vid.
Im sorry I missed him. Enjoy Ur vacation Ted... we miss U! Thanks for all the joy U brought!
This is just how i remember Ted Hawkins when i was out at Venice beach back in 1990
when i was out there for 6 weeks. Just taking in the sights, heard this singing, approached and saw him sitting on a milk crate with his guitar case open, tapping his left foot as he sang. Man, people had the same reaction i did, stopped in their tracks and were hypnotized. I will never forget the experience, bought a cassette tape he had there, and have been a fan ever since. I had a VHS tape of him in which some notable people spoke highly of him, people like Harry Belafonte, Mavis Staples from the Staple Singers, and a few others. I was saddened to hear that he passed away in '95, on Christmas day i believe. You had to be there to really hear the purity of his voice. Rest In Paradise Ted.
the emotions in his voice is amazing Ted Hawkins is 1 of a kind
So hard to find any live footage of this glorious man......thank you so much for sharing this!!!!!! what a treasure!
One of the greatest of all time. There will never be another Ted Hawkins. Rest in peace
Ted well Iams so good 👍
Ted Hawkins ..... Wow man, just wow. A Voice that could send shivers to your spine ....
As familiar as a kiss on the cheek and as visceral as a punch in stomach
saw him in Dublin in the eighties, brilliant pure class
had a shit talk while waiting for a cab, gentleman true and true
Uma das vozes mais poderosas de todos os tempos! Gravou poucos discos antes de falecer, foi um morador de rua que quando fez sucesso nunca deixou de cantar nas ruas e quando não estava numa turnê, estava cantando num barzinho próximo da sua casa! Sempre com seu jeito simples e um talento nato!
This is great I have never had seen him "live ", but iam a fan already for 20 years...my favorite song is youve changed, not to find on youtube
Thecla Walta this probably was shot on promenade 3 Rd street , Santa Monica .ca I was there n saw him perform in the street on weekends ,,,very very sad he died of a heart attack after he got discovered by a big record company .
just love his voice
His voice and his songs were pure. He was a vagrant and loved the blues. This is one of those artists suffering for their art stories just like Basquiat or Bukowski. This man died to give us his art.
Amazing guy love his music xxx baz
What an joy of a person.
He's the man
Technically.
So glad I discovered Ted
Theres a book coming on this great man! I hear his son tells some shocking interesting things!
Ted was a privet person so i think it will be a good read.
His voice....
Video camera was so heavy back then, the guy can’t keep it steady
whee was this recorded? do you have any more Ted Hawkins footage?
Yes his documentary is on here its called "Amazing Grace"
I’m not sure but the title of the video might be referring to the Chicago Blues Fest.
Here’s an image and story from a photographer who was there. There’s a photo of Hawkins in what looks to be the same striped shirt. There’s probably better evidence out there like an official concert lineup but I couldn’t immediately find it.
www.briancadephoto.com/blog-2/2020/1/1/road-stories-my-first-paid-live-gig-pt-1-of-2
This was recorded in Grant Park in downtown Chicago. He wasn't on the lineup with the large acts on stage. He just opened up his guitar and a crowd gathered around.