Needed Time - Gospel Blues - Lightnin' Hopkins style video free download
TAB is part of my "Lesson Pack Tabs" Volume 1
http://www.daddystovepipe.com/guitar-lesson-pack-tabs-volume-1.php
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Texas blues giant "Lightning Hopkins" recorded this song in 1952. Organised religion wasn't an important element in Lightning's life, and "Needed Time" seems to have been the only religious song in his recorded repertoire.
This song was also used in a great movie called "Sounder", directed by Martin Ritt in 1972. It tells the story of a sharecropper's family trying to survive the depression.
Capo on I, playing in E position.
Comments
8 years ago
bloozem
I have always loved this song. I am trying to learn it, with some success. That thumb though...smh. It's hard to get that pulse consistent as I'm playing the melody. Thanks for the video.9 years ago
blindhowlingdrunk
Have you ever tried the banjo daddy?12 years ago
Palestrina's Masses
There is one other religious song in his recorded repertoire I know of (and own.) He recorded his own blues guitar/vocal arrangement of "When the Saints Go Marching In." It's on iTunes!13 years ago
JFeezy
Beautiful song! Your very talented by the way.13 years ago
MrAirman812
Love this song.....wish my right hand was that corrdinated..13 years ago
Tony Burnett
Prace the Lord Im so very Glad I stoped by your Channel and Heard your singing and music my friend,I really have enjoyed my visit here,thumbs way up high for sure,God Bless and have a really super nice day :)14 years ago
Todd Hooper
Man, if you watch the news right now you realize how current this song still is... Eric Bibb does a great version of this as well...14 years ago
kevynb2009
Beautiful...really like what you're doing and thanks for putting your lessons up too...a revelation...15 years ago
Skina Marinky
wow, sounds like my mom playing. Brought tears to my eyes. She passed away on May 1st of this year. Had played and sung all her life. Some with a few biggies like Merle Travis, Mose Rager and Chet Atkins. Makes me miss her so much.15 years ago
gbrycki
Dude, you're dynamite15 years ago
2009framat
Hopkins recorded several religious songs - sometimes even on organ! How do you like Jimmy Reed? I made a tribut film (animated short film of 74 seconds). Would appreciate it if you drop by to see it (and maybe leave comments and *) Just click on my name to see the video. Till then from Berlin, Deutschland I like not only your playing but singing, too.16 years ago
mr.Guitar22
play some more gospel blues man everyone needs jesus in there lifes your a great guitar player mate17 years ago
Weber Augusto
Great job!!! great talent !! I´d like to give our congratulations !! from Brazilian group at Orkut called Guitarristas & Guitarristas, wich the people like very much your videos! Obrigado e um abraço!!! (tks a lot)17 years ago
imairlax
i wanted to ask that, i'm a voracious lightnin listener and i never came across this one, does anyone know what album it can be found on?17 years ago
rightsaidshane
Bravo!!! 5 stars!17 years ago
deltablues4761
Beautiful,I believe Daddy! And I also believe you got the spirit of the blues happening. Dean17 years ago
Jim Charles
Lightning does strike twice - great playing an singing, thanks for the lessons you put up too.17 years ago
AspiringSanta
Oeh 3rd one I watched.. Untill I get back to watching your videos the 3 songs I heard will be on my mind!17 years ago
