I am a japanese businessman 58 years old . I like this kind of music very much, but in the past my father destroyed my plates I had many originals, he only allowed japanese music and not from the black man. But now I can listen to what I want!!
Otis gave me a free 8 hour piano lesson when I was 19 yrs. old. Nicest person you'd ever want to meet. His wife was a character and great singer too. In my opinion, his piano colorations are unsurpassed.
The guitar is 'The Hoss', Muddy's guitar. My ideal blues band would be Muddy, Otis, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Dixon and Fred Below which was Muddy's studio band for some of his 1950s definitive Chicago Blues recordings. I've not heard anything better in the 55 years that I have been listening to the blues. Spann could play with anyone. Here he is with B.B. King th-cam.com/video/t84AfeSPSHY/w-d-xo.html
Depressing, I own hundreds of blues and jazz albums, and I am still finding really incredibly great musicians I didn't have before. How many will I miss before I die.
hey man, lets help each other out.... Lets be friends online and send each other artists. Maybe this will help make sure we hear all the good ones atleast.
I have to admit....no way will I ever play like Otis Spann, but I reckon given a bit of rhythm backing I could give it a good shot. Harrogate England ain't exactly the home of the blues but I still try to carry the flame. He was a terrific inspiration to me all those years ago, and it's great to be remoinded of him.
This song actually made me cry once, no kidding. Not because its a sad song or anything, but once it was just going round my mind, I went to listen to it and just that earnest, heartfelt human honesty made me tear up. I guess there are times when we all need to tell the world that it ain't nobody's business.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, African Americans have always blown me away with their god given talent. The emotion here combined with amazing piano skills and those heart wrenching vocals is just simply brilliant. I would love to see a resurgence in this wonderful music. It would make the world all the better for it. Mr. Spann really knew how to lay it down!
I'll be 23 soon, i first listened this when i was about 15, and even after all this time this still the greatest thing i have ever heard. The amount of emotion and feeling a listener can capitalize from this is huge. anyway, thank you
Youre lucky u got this at 15, i didnt get to discover this till 30s (basically this last year)....this should be on the radio, im sure the demand is there
What a wonderful comment in respect to this great artist! His left hand abilities were phenomenal, especially for a nonclassically trained pianist. Actually, his training/formative years were in COGIC and BAPTIST churches where the best R&B/jazz/blues artist ever seen, recorded or heard, seem to emanate from. I put him up there with Avery Parrish ( of 'After Hours'), fame with Erskin Hawkins, and Art Tatum, and man, that's really sayin' something. This goes to Derry8867, one year ago.
It's taken 43 years of my life to find Otis Spann. No one has never played the blues as deep as Otis. A gifted legend we lost too soon. Thank you Otis. Your passion, musicianship, and intellect will be forever cherished.
I was really pleased to hear this. In 1957 in Harrogate England I was playing piano in a hotel and my girlfriend at the time asked him what he thought of my piano playing. He "He's nice!" a remark which has kept me going all these years. He did more with his left hand than I could do with two, though maybe now I could match the way he played . What a great blues player and sin!
I remember being familiar with a few other versions of this and thinking "something about this song would sound great with Otis Spann's voice". Look what I've found!
The best....... you know you cant just up and play blues you have to really feel it you cant buy it nor learn it ....it has to happen to ya! have mercy lord!!!! Yah!
You heard 'em. Please do feel free to move on up the road if you cannot embrace this heartfelt master singin' a heartfelt tune. I discovered Otis almost 50 years ago, turned my axe into a blues tool and even learned to copy best I can, Mr. Jellyroll Baker on piano. So, respect.
CLASSIC, This is how you do it, not loud guitars playing at a million miles an hour or shouting singers etc its all about time and the feel, watch and learn, watch and learn.
Really wish I had this version on CD or spotify. I really love his voice, and the only recoeding I have where it's got this level of gravel and sadness have a lot of electric guitar and harmonica on it, which is nice but gives it a real different feel
I already thought Otis Spann was a genius in his playing, but now that I'm really learning to play this song, I am shocked by the brilliance of the guy. Rest in peace, Otis. You'll be playing forever in our hearts.
Otis is a king, rollin' and tumblin' the blues with such perfect drama and grit, peppered with touches of mad humor. Zam! Some of his vocal timbre & tonalities, esp. at the end, sound similar to Michael Gazzo in The Godfather II: "...and you're drinking uhh, what's he drinking, ... champagne, champagne cocktails and you're passing judgment on how I run my family." Who's on the skins?
Very talented musician. Unfortunately he died before he could reach his highest potential. Otis was married to my cousin, Lucille and I just learned of this a few months ago.
I am a japanese businessman 58 years old . I like this kind of music very much, but in the past my father destroyed my plates I had many originals, he only allowed japanese music and not from the black man. But now I can listen to what I want!!
Hirohiko Nishikawa Freedom is a good thing. Take it anyway you can get it.
Hirohiko Nishikawa you have missed out on soooo much blues! I’m sorry. Keep listening...it only gets better!
Ohhh.. So sad to hear that Hirohiko Nishikawa. Love d blues!
That’s horrible and so messed up and racist😡 everyone deserves freedom I’m so sorry
Love it Hirohiko! Thanks for sharing- rock on brother!
Otis gave me a free 8 hour piano lesson when I was 19 yrs. old. Nicest person you'd ever want to meet. His wife was a character and great singer too. In my opinion, his piano colorations are unsurpassed.
I agree, he was the best. Tragic that he died so young. Lucky, lucky you to have known him and had him teach you.
Wow that as a memory :)
You are very lucky!
He was a genius. How fortunate for you to get a lesson from a true master of the craft!
Wow really that’s so cool!
"Let me tell ya somethin.." **goes off on the piano** damn I love this
I'm 41. My dad used to play Otis Spann daily. He was the reason I have played piano for 32 years. This is it. Good stuff!
🙂
This is so bluesy. He's got two ashtrayes, one drink and one guitar on the piano. How blue can it get
Do think he was smoking pot by any chance?
The guitar is 'The Hoss', Muddy's guitar. My ideal blues band would be Muddy, Otis, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Dixon and Fred Below which was Muddy's studio band for some of his 1950s definitive Chicago Blues recordings. I've not heard anything better in the 55 years that I have been listening to the blues. Spann could play with anyone. Here he is with B.B. King th-cam.com/video/t84AfeSPSHY/w-d-xo.html
Who's counting, probably forgotten and pilled up between breaks. But yes, it's not completely orderly and muffled.
Depressing, I own hundreds of blues and jazz albums, and I am still finding really incredibly great musicians I didn't have before. How many will I miss before I die.
Jake Nelwood
Another of looking at things, Jake, is that the road to your end is paved with endless musical delights.
hey man, lets help each other out.... Lets be friends online and send each other artists. Maybe this will help make sure we hear all the good ones atleast.
Jake Nelwood a lot. You won’t have the chance to listen to all the great artists and tracks...and I’m just talking about the blues!
HARD TO BE BLUE WHEN YOU HEARD THE MAN HIMSELF WORK THE IVORIES
Just one more…
Everything he played was pure gold! The king of blues piano.
Wonderful
The man,
I have to admit....no way will I ever play like Otis Spann, but I reckon given a bit of rhythm backing I could give it a good shot. Harrogate England ain't exactly the home of the blues but I still try to carry the flame. He was a terrific inspiration to me all those years ago, and it's great to be remoinded of him.
This song actually made me cry once, no kidding. Not because its a sad song or anything, but once it was just going round my mind, I went to listen to it and just that earnest, heartfelt human honesty made me tear up. I guess there are times when we all need to tell the world that it ain't nobody's business.
You know that's when you really appreciate the blues ..
Why doesn't this Otis Spann video have millions upon millions of views?
Racism! Pure, And Simple...
Cause people are stupid.
@@shaserv and ignorant as well . . . .!!!
Once he leaned over and put his hand upside his face I knew it was ON!!!!!
I know right....lol
I've said it before and I'll say it again, African Americans have always blown me away with their god given talent. The emotion here combined with amazing piano skills and those heart wrenching vocals is just simply brilliant. I would love to see a resurgence in this wonderful music. It would make the world all the better for it. Mr. Spann really knew how to lay it down!
Blues doesn't get much better than this!
REALLY THE BLUES Thank You
Wow I’m so glad I found this video!
Otis Spann, possibly the best bluespianist ever. Great inspiration for me. Fantastic music.
Our mother promoted Otis in Scotland in the 60s along with Howlin Wolf
.We remember her Blues Junction with ❤ R and I.🎉
One of the great masters of this truly American artform.
I'll be 23 soon, i first listened this when i was about 15, and even after all this time this still the greatest thing i have ever heard.
The amount of emotion and feeling a listener can capitalize from this is huge.
anyway, thank you
Great to see young cats appreciate otis :)
Well said young lassie :)
same here except I'm 59
Giovane 39 and “I’m going crazy....buy me a shotgun, and Ima kill my baby!”
Youre lucky u got this at 15, i didnt get to discover this till 30s (basically this last year)....this should be on the radio, im sure the demand is there
A true gem,,he was incredible..died too young.
Mr. Otis is making that piano earn its keep!!! Play Mannnn!!!!!!
What a wonderful comment in respect to this great artist! His left hand abilities were phenomenal, especially for a nonclassically trained pianist. Actually, his training/formative years were in COGIC and BAPTIST churches where the best R&B/jazz/blues artist ever seen, recorded or heard, seem to emanate from. I put him up there with Avery Parrish ( of 'After Hours'), fame with Erskin Hawkins, and Art Tatum, and man, that's really sayin' something. This goes to Derry8867, one year ago.
It's taken 43 years of my life to find Otis Spann. No one has never played the blues as deep as Otis. A gifted legend we lost too soon. Thank you Otis. Your passion, musicianship, and intellect will be forever cherished.
Christoph S it took 16 years of my life and i already felt it's like a loss
Amazing...Just amazing.
Probably the greatest of the great blues pianists!!
There are so many versions of this song. No one can play or sing this song as good as Otis.
wow that crazy-line was heavenly beautiful
Excellent and classic!
In my opinion Otis Spann, Muddy Waters and Memphis Slim were the three best bluesmen that the world has ever seen.
agreed . . .. !!!!
I was really pleased to hear this. In 1957 in Harrogate England I was playing piano in a hotel and my girlfriend at the time asked him what he thought of my piano playing. He "He's nice!" a remark which has kept me going all these years. He did more with his left hand than I could do with two, though maybe now I could match the way he played . What a great blues player and sin!
Best lovesong ever
prob the best vid on youtube...
I remember being familiar with a few other versions of this and thinking "something about this song would sound great with Otis Spann's voice". Look what I've found!
i love otis. nobody matches him on piano...one love
raw blues with gospel influence...the best you will ever see...mr otis spann.
God makes a connection with music and your soul. No matter what's going on in my life listening to good music like this takes me to a better place.
ah man that walk up at 1:50 can’t help but make you smile man, BLUES POWERRR
This is Blues at It's BEST😇🎵🎵🎼🎵🎼
Otis knows he can preach!!!!!!♥♥♥
First time hearing this WOW. Won't be my last..
Otis has been a favorite of mine for years.
Few can make a piano sing as well as he does.
A talented musician.
Kong kuwata send me here. Thank you kong san
This guy and this song are too much!!!
Best blues festival l ever saw, wished l was in that generation..
Just wonderful
Thanks for posting! Otis Spann was one of the best blues pianists ever.
I've got the DVD and I can get tired listening this song in particular... I fell it so deep.
I feel my rich very rich with this blues legendes awesome.Thank you so much.
this is pure mesmerising..........just awesome
Ive heard this song done by alot of people but this is the only one that hits my heart and it brings tears every time. So much soul
The King of the BLUES piano
I never heard such great talent
The Blues original...perfect
Il migliore, Number One, la più bella versione di sempre
Love It. Real Hurt. Real Blues.
this is prolly my 1000th view of this vid thx again for posting it
One of my favourites. Otis Spann is definitely one of the guys who inspired me hte most.
so touching... what an amazing artist he was
this really touches my heart.
He's one of the greatest musicians.
I'm so grateful this exits
Even on Mt Blues Olympus this incredible version is revered. Otis is The Blues Personified.Tell me what I'm talkin' about !!
I just listened to Jimmy Witherspoon’s version. Unfortunately, those people who don’t know have not heard the best version.
wonderful
Thanks Kenneth via Otis Spann 💖 🎹
Otis.. I Love What You Brought to MY Life..Man... Lord Lord..Lord Lord..Yes I DO!...
GREAT --only way to say it!
so beautiful and humorous..classic blues!
First time hearing this! I was blown away. His pianp playing then when he sang I almost fell through the floor.
The best....... you know you cant just up and play blues you have to really feel it you cant buy it nor learn it ....it has to happen to ya! have mercy lord!!!! Yah!
To quote a line from a classic movie; "Otis, my man!"
This is the TRUTH!!!!
bless his soul ♥ still such a warm figure- and a genius musician- for us here- now- in this new crazy world . Tks for sharing ~"jen"
wow, I thought I loved all the great divas who've sung this, but his version just left me feeling -wow!!
Awesome
Beautiful beautiful beautiful 👏🇧🇷
I want to cry.
Otis will live forever in our hearts. 22 thumb-downs?? If you don't like this music then move on! YT makes it too easy to show disrespect anonymously.
amen
You heard 'em. Please do feel free to move on up the road if you cannot embrace this heartfelt master singin' a heartfelt tune. I discovered Otis almost 50 years ago, turned my axe into a blues tool and even learned to copy best I can, Mr. Jellyroll Baker on piano. So, respect.
We can only assume they didn't like the guy introducing Otis.
what a fantastic track! just heard this for the first time, the word talent doesnt do him justice.
Excellent
I love this.....this is food for my soul
so so nice....
Go get 'em Otis. Always in our hearts.
Happy birthday Otis.
Great honest music played with feeling from the heart and soul. What more could you want? Thanks for uploading this video man!
Wonderful string bass playing.
A deep woody sound as a foundation. And those driving but understated brushes.
We don't see the upright bass player in the video - wonder if it could be Willie Dixon?
Listen to him on buddy Guy's A Man and His Blues. "play it, Otis!"
CLASSIC, This is how you do it, not loud guitars playing at a million miles an hour or shouting singers etc its all about time and the feel, watch and learn, watch and learn.
One of the best boogie woog blues tunes I ever did see
no me canso de escucharlo, lamentablemente murio muy joven, era exelente pianista y musico
Sick
Really wish I had this version on CD or spotify. I really love his voice, and the only recoeding I have where it's got this level of gravel and sadness have a lot of electric guitar and harmonica on it, which is nice but gives it a real different feel
RIGHTEOUS!!
blues....blues...blues.. (Y)
I already thought Otis Spann was a genius in his playing, but now that I'm really learning to play this song, I am shocked by the brilliance of the guy. Rest in peace, Otis. You'll be playing forever in our hearts.
❤
I've always loved his singing, when I was a kid I wondered why he didn't sing more of his tunes.
It is too bad that we have none of characters like Otis now, that we have to live on the past.
I love to listen to this big artist.
“Let me tell you somethin..”
No words..
Otis is a king, rollin' and tumblin' the blues with such perfect drama and grit, peppered with touches of mad humor. Zam! Some of his vocal timbre & tonalities, esp. at the end, sound similar to Michael Gazzo in The Godfather II: "...and you're drinking uhh, what's he drinking, ... champagne, champagne cocktails and you're passing judgment on how I run my family." Who's on the skins?
VERAMENTE STRAORDINARIO....OTIS SPANN
Very talented musician. Unfortunately he died before he could reach his highest potential. Otis was married to my cousin, Lucille and I just learned of this a few months ago.