Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog (Live 1964) [4K Remaster]

Part of The American Folk Blues Festival.

[RandyR]

Huge influence on rock and roll. First heard in 88. 👍

[lealubiato]

I love the casual demeanor.
Absolute raw talent before your eyes. No auto tune, no refining. You could even remove the microphone and still here it all quite clear.
:')

[carlaperry]

Now the lyrics actually make sense. She was amazing!

[francisclause]

MAN, I WOULD OF LOVED TO PARTY WITH BIG MAMMA BACK IN THE DAY!!!

[DaleDiamond-hmct]

The greatest voice, does not get any better. Soul that’ll rip you in two.

[alexivanov]

Every move and every sound in this performance is simply perfect!

[LopezErzy]

MAY 2025
I am Latin. I love so much african American songs.

MUSIC IS UNIVERSAL. ❤

[Wanderer]

Thanks for this high definition upload! Big Mama Thornton in all her glory!

[LINDACOSTA-fuku]

I JUST LOOKED UP HER NAME, DUE TO THIS SONG, LOVE THIS LADIES PROFORMANCE,
SOUL WITH A LITTLE EXTRA, LOVE HER. WOW,
10 OUT OF 10 GIRL❤❤❤
LINDA AUSTRALIA ❤❤❤

[davidm]

U better not mess with this Momma She ain’t playing ❤ 🤛🏿

[Theod]

That voice was powerful, pure, & decorated with soul.

[francisclause]

Loved Big Momma!!! Her voice!!! Whoa!!!! This song was written for Her!!!! Only later down the road Did Elvis sing his version!!!

[amy-janefoster]

I can't believe i've only just this Goddess, man - the things i've missed!!

[johnga]

Elvis' version is great, but this woman... speechless.

[springof-wfvy]

I would loved to be the fly on the wall while BIG MAMA THORTON was singing this solid song ❤❤❤❤

[mikemajalmaverickfoletta]

Wall Street Journal, Saturday, Jan 4. Big Article on Big Mama 🔥🔥

[Homer]

Thank you to the algorithm for bringing me here. I'll stay inside the Matrix ;-)

[lw]

Yeah, Baby! Don't get no better'n that!!

[rickyparrilla]

This was badass. Thank you for posting this video.❤

[hongryjb]

Fun Fact. Buddy Guy, the guitarist, is the father of Shawnna. She is known from the Ludacris hit song, "What's Your Fantasy?"