Sunnyland, was my everything. My coach, my adopted Grandfather. My teacher, My lifelong friend.. He was loving kindness in action. He would lead me by the hand. As we walked in search, of a hearty breakfast. Sunnyland knew so much about human nature. And I sat at his knee, and drank vigorously, from the well of his wisdoms. He schooled me. In performance skills. He with My beloved Little Brother Montgomery, who Robert Lockwood, had introduced me to. I was so lucky a lad. My family tree was broken. Sunnyland saved me from hardship. With his huge compassionate heart. These men saw something inside of me. That took me years to grasp, and understand. I am eternally grateful. For their love, and their stewardship. God Bless The Dead Always.
I saw Sunnyland Slim in Chicago in the 80s, when I was a college student who'd go to see Milwaukee blues bands on weekends (there was a big Chicago-style blues revival in the 80s there), for example Chris Beggan or the Billy Flynn Blues Band. The drummer for Billy Flynn, Tom Wilson took me along a few times when he went to great blues venues, and on that night Sunnyland had just gotten out of the hospital, and people said they were afraid they'd lose him. But he sounded great, of course, and everyone was glad to see him up and able to play again. Of course he died a few years later, and so I was extra glad that I'd seen him while he was still performing. Sunnyland was probably the most famous old style Chicago blues musician I've seen in person. Thanks for the memories.
The Great Johnny Shines on the guitar at 2:02 on the time dial. Google him and learn... These are the same guys who recorded that excellent album "I Am The Blues" with Willy Dixon on Columbia Records. If you only have one blues record in your collection, make that the one...!
I'm rereading Deep Blues by Robert Palmer and am in the middle of lots about Sunnyland. This is a GREAT book and if you love blues you should read it. NOW.
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![Otis Spann - Spann's Blues live in Paris [Colourised] 1964](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SXjh-W0P2bs/mqdefault.jpg)
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Sunnyland, was my everything. My coach, my adopted Grandfather. My teacher, My lifelong friend.. He was loving kindness in action. He would lead me by the hand. As we walked in search, of a hearty breakfast. Sunnyland knew so much about human nature. And I sat at his knee, and drank vigorously, from the well of his wisdoms. He schooled me. In performance skills. He with My beloved Little Brother Montgomery, who Robert Lockwood, had introduced me to. I was so lucky a lad. My family tree was broken. Sunnyland saved me from hardship. With his huge compassionate heart. These men saw something inside of me. That took me years to grasp, and understand. I am eternally grateful. For their love, and their stewardship. God Bless The Dead Always.
So nice to read your History, Steve. Thanks for sharing.
Four real Blues Musicians. What a voice - what a singer! There are none left like him.
I saw Sunnyland Slim in Chicago in the 80s, when I was a college student who'd go to see Milwaukee blues bands on weekends (there was a big Chicago-style blues revival in the 80s there), for example Chris Beggan or the Billy Flynn Blues Band. The drummer for Billy Flynn, Tom Wilson took me along a few times when he went to great blues venues, and on that night Sunnyland had just gotten out of the hospital, and people said they were afraid they'd lose him. But he sounded great, of course, and everyone was glad to see him up and able to play again. Of course he died a few years later, and so I was extra glad that I'd seen him while he was still performing. Sunnyland was probably the most famous old style Chicago blues musician I've seen in person. Thanks for the memories.
Great interview with Billy Flynn here. th-cam.com/video/CPFV9GuRp64/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for including all the names of those in the video.
It has been. LONG ROAD...man, this is a very smooth bit.
The Great Johnny Shines on the guitar at 2:02 on the time dial. Google him and learn... These are the same guys who recorded that excellent album "I Am The Blues" with Willy Dixon on Columbia Records. If you only have one blues record in your collection, make that the one...!
great documentary too
I'm rereading Deep Blues by Robert Palmer and am in the middle of lots about Sunnyland. This is a GREAT book and if you love blues you should read it. NOW.
I am reading that same great book, and am at the same point as you, about Sunnyland Slim. That's why I came here.
Thanks for sharing
Can't beat Sunnyland
Outstanding!
Brilliant!
love it,Thank-you!
Im french but this is a banger
toi aussi tu l’as en cours ?? 🤣🤣
I know he's old here, but.....MUST bring the noise.
🍻🎷😣
Samuel
Concombre
and thats the truth lol quit years ago
Hi Bob, This is amazing footage! Where is it from?
France
@@bobjuke4216 Thanks for that Bob. Do you know any other information about who owns it or has the rights? Is their another way to correspond with you?
@@bobbysbackingtracks Yeah ... join the 'Real Blues Forum' on facebook and you can msg me there
@@bobjuke4216 Hi Bob, Thanks! Just joined. How do I find you there? Are you admin? Same name Bob the Juke?
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This isnt 1969