If you like Gospel, Blues, Soul Rock & Roll or any other form of classic American music, you have got to watch this. A huge influence on many who came after her, yet largely forgotten, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is mind-blowingly great!
@@cathrynbell3039 she had a stamp in 1998, BBC did a documentary about her in 2011, she was inducted into the HOF in 2017. Quit trying to keep up a narrative that’s not true.
Gerald Freeman Not unless they have the lead played by a woman who is really black. I was just sick when the woman who played Nina Simone was nearly white. Nina was very dark and embraced it.
Donald Mccall rock and roll cane from the house of God, not Rosetta. Let’s get it all right people. There’s no color to this game. When you believe there’s color you are being distracted. Music is good and it’s from God. Evil corrupts music and that’s why we are where we are today. That’s why there is “Rock and Roll.” Fuck Rock and Roll. It’s just music. Good or bad it’s music. But where it comes from we are trying to figure out. Why we like it, trying to figure that out.
@@gabrielyhamel1794 Stfu, Rock and Roll came from Rosetta alone. Rosetta was a BLACK WOMAN who was discriminated against in segregated. White supremacist America and now you lot want to claim race doesn't matter. It mattered heavily in her life when she was treated as lesser than for being black AND for being a woman
I am one of the blessed ones who saw her as a child, when she came to my city. She and my mother went shopping together in the segregated stores in my city in the 60s..
I'm currently writing a book, it's entitled "Civil Right & Wrongs, In the Eyes of A Child"... I met Dr King, Medgar Evers NAACP leder Jackson, Ms (killed by KKK in 1963) and two close friends, Michael Schwerner and James Chaney (two of 3 civil rights workers killed by the KKK in 1964)...
The way it is worded still doesn't give her proper respects in my opinion. Why is Elvis still the King of Rock N Roll? She was just a "model and inspiration" yet everyone after her .. were "rock originators"....such bullshit. She wouldn't have been even put in if it weren't for the internet bringing her back up. Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the essential figures in the history of rock and roll. If she had not been there as a model and inspiration, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and other rock originators would have had different careers. No one deserves more to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Sister Rosetta became famous in 1938 with a record called “Rock Me.” She was a star through the 1940’s, a black woman singing gospel music to the accompaniment of her own driving electric guitar - howling and stamping. Her 1945 recording “Strange Things Happening Every Day” has been credited as the first gospel song to cross over to the “race” (later called “R&B”) charts - reaching Number Two and becoming an early model for rock and roll. She was a sensation, selling out arenas into the 1950’s. In 1947, Sister Rosetta was the first person to put a 14-year-old boy named Little Richard Penniman on a stage. It changed Little Richard’s life - he decided right then to become a performer. In 1951, twenty-five thousand fans paid to attend her on-stage wedding at Griffith Stadium in Washington DC. She was the hottest act on stage with a guitar. She became a model for Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. Johnny Cash called her his favorite singer and biggest inspiration. By the early Sixties the musical revolution she inspired had forgotten her - so Sister Rosetta went to England and played electric guitar for the young blues fans of London and Liverpool. Without Sister Rosetta Tharpe, rock and roll would be a different music. She is the founding mother who gave rock’s founding fathers the idea. selected discography “Rock Me,” “That’s All,” “The Lonesome Road” • (1938) “Shout, Sister, Shout!” • (1942) “Strange Things Happening Every Day” (1945) • “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” (1949) • Gospel Train (1956) • Sister On Tour (1961)
The true originator of rock and roll. I love this woman so damn much. I play her work non-stop. I'm so damn selfish I wish I could rip her out of her time and put her in mine. Thank god I can't. RIP beautiful lady.
Naughty fellas such as Wynonie Harris invented rock and roll, a new kind of jump blues that had the message partying-is-our-religion, mentioned "deacons" and the like and paralleled "rocking in the bosom of Abraham" with rocking the joint, and mixed gospel musical style in (such as backbeat, previously associated mainly with the church) to make the joke even more obvious.
She is still great, and I wish the generations NOW, TO DAY knew of her greatness and influence on rock n roll. Instead our history always begins with slavery.
Terry Dillon love back at you miss lady I love to see really good female Talent any kind good of entertainment really I had learned something new today though I always like to share this station with people I'm talking to 10 foot ganja plant on Pandora radio it's not what it sounds like but it's good stuff it's reggae for the first month that I had it on I didn't have to select a dislike at all maybe two months and not really sure it was awhile ago but anyway enjoy and don't be shy about giving me some feedback I would appreciate it
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment, she must be really glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate her so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay.....
Well first she was black, and second she was a woman in a time where neither had equal rights! She was very popular at the time, but you see how media/press can make it seem like you never existed?
Jesus = Je = Ie = Ye = throat glottal & sus in Latin is pig & sous/soos in Spanish is horse/beast, thus MARK OF THE BEAST. Christ = Ch in Greek is X/mark & rist in Icelandic is to carve mark. The Gentiles do not know whom they worship, we the true Hebrews/Ibrim of Scripture, we know who we worship, who is the Most High Yahuah. His Son is Yahusha Ha Mashiach. The false gifts given are the Holy Spirit/Ghost, the true name is Ruach Ha Qodesh. 2 Witnesses, thus the oil & wine, who is the Ruach Ha Qodesh & Covenant both old & new,. 2 Witnesses sealed into the Set-apart Hebrew/Ibri 12 Tribes & the Law put into their minds & hearts & the Ruach reproving them of sin daily. Yahusha Ha Mashiach, thus the Word of Yahuah. The Great Whore = the Apostate Hebrew/Ibri faith and she had 3 Harlot girls: 1) Yahudaism/Judaism 2) Christianity 3) Islamic faith. This is the Great Mystery Babel, thus modern-day Babel-Rome, who is the Scarlet Beast and the Great Whore who rides it is the Vineyard who was reaped during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Gleaning then took place even to the present day. She, going through the phase of Great Whore, then Prostitute, then Woman, who would then give birth to the MALE child, thus the Head/Resh Yahusha Ha Mashiach & the Body/Assembly Yasharael, these 2 are the Bridegroom & Bride, both are the 3rd Spiritual Hekal built by no man's hands. Yasharael messengers = 1/3 Chosen & Called = 3rd Hekal. Yahqob mortal man = 2/3 Chosen, not Called = majority in Christian Church prisons with no escape & Islamic faith. Base man = mind & soul of an animal in the form of a man = he is born spiritually dead.
If “ Lil Richard “can claim to be the Architect of Rock n’ Roll...Sista Rosetta Tharp is easily the “ Godmother” of the “Architect” and all who followed...and just as there is a Black Woman who IS the mother of ALL humanity...there IS a Black Woman at the base of ALL things of Human Creation.
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
Tharpe was her married name... I was Lucky to find some old Records of hers at an Estate sale, I hadn't heard of her.. so I Looked her up on here.. what a beautiful Lady, Love her music....
i dont like elvis he did buy a lot of songs from black song writers that needed money badly so thats all good.but he refused to play with blacks on stage big mama was blanked when she asked to play with elvis in the 60s maybe he was told not to by his management.but he should of done it cause without the blues there was no elvis great post she was a great guitarist & great singer song writer with pure talent.. ....
@@djbigleg3228 That's plain false and a lie. He even refused to play a concert unless he could bring his black gospel singers and players. Back then, it was not as pronounced perhaps, but blacks like Chuck Berry often had racist encounters playing. Elvis often championed blacks in song and action.
@@djbigleg3228Elvis slandering seems like jealousy and yt ppl hater to me ijs yr allowed to yr opinion but it’s cheap when it’s coming from a shallow obvious place
@@redbluebae4397 woah elvis geek alert i only said the truth if you dont like it stay offline im not attacking elvis im putting down his corrupt management.that fed him drugs & got him to perform songs only they wanted...
*vintageloftny* The only reason she's called "Godmother" instead of "Queen" of Rock n Roll is 'cause she was a nun. Had she _not_ been a nun, Im sure she wouldve been known as "Mother" or "Queen" :)
Go Rosetta. They offered her big bucks to change, but she stayed true. I was fortunate to be born in 1934, so my Mother already was a fan. Precious Memories.
+Dizzy Ballin sorry but im white and dont for one second think this fantastic womans work should be 'hidden' she deserves every bit of credit for her brilliance. Not every single white person is racist and in actual fact it makes YOU racist to think such things.
Caz l stfu maybe you're racist cause he said nothing about all whites dumb Fuck black people can't be racist so for you to use reverse racism means you're 😂
Jesus = Je = Ie = Ye = throat glottal & sus in Latin is pig & sous/soos in Spanish is horse/beast, thus MARK OF THE BEAST. Christ = Ch in Greek is X/mark & rist in Icelandic is to carve mark. The Gentiles do not know whom they worship, we the true Hebrews/Ibrim of Scripture, we know who we worship, who is the Most High Yahuah. His Son is Yahusha Ha Mashiach. The false gifts given are the Holy Spirit/Ghost, the true name is Ruach Ha Qodesh. 2 Witnesses, thus the oil & wine, who is the Ruach Ha Qodesh & Covenant both old & new,. 2 Witnesses sealed into the Set-apart Hebrew/Ibri 12 Tribes & the Law put into their minds & hearts & the Ruach reproving them of sin daily. Yahusha Ha Mashiach, thus the Word of Yahuah. The Great Whore = the Apostate Hebrew/Ibri faith and she had 3 Harlot girls: 1) Yahudaism/Judaism 2) Christianity 3) Islamic faith. This is the Great Mystery Babel, thus modern-day Babel-Rome, who is the Scarlet Beast and the Great Whore who rides it is the Vineyard who was reaped during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Gleaning then took place even to the present day. She, going through the phase of Great Whore, then Prostitute, then Woman, who would then give birth to the MALE child, thus the Head/Resh Yahusha Ha Mashiach & the Body/Assembly Yasharael, these 2 are the Bridegroom & Bride, both are the 3rd Spiritual Hekal built by no man's hands. Yasharael messengers = 1/3 Chosen & Called = 3rd Hekal. Yahqob mortal man = 2/3 Chosen, not Called = majority in Christian Church prisons with no escape & Islamic faith. Base man = mind & soul of an animal in the form of a man = he is born spiritually dead.
I can remember the ,64 Manchester station appearance as though it was yesterday...I was 22 back then. It was part of a one off Saturday night BBC TV production which featured the 'Soul Train'. This was a steam train that had been laid on to transport a whole group of gospel and soul artistes just for this one occasion. Here in England we hadn't seen anything like this before and it was a sensation that left it's mark on me even to this day. In a way it was also the swan song for steam locomotives here in the UK because within 18 months all of them had been withdrawn from service.
Thank you for this post. Her music is timeless, her guitar is kick ass and sounds like it was performed today. Rockers today are trying to sound like her guitar.
I believe that if there is a Heaven, for me, it would be a warm summer evening sitting on Sister Tharpe's front porch, drinking lemonade, and listening to her play and sing for eternity. Yep. That would be Heaven for me.
I know this is 9yrs old but I had to comment! 10:35 This lovely woman is speaking to how she saw Sister Rosetta Tharpe looked up when she sang- as if she is speaking to God. THIS made me write. I live in Minnesota- Home of the greatest artist ever- Prince I would get calls to be apart of his after hours parties at Paisley Park. Plus I’ve been front row at his concerts. I have seen him, up close, many times. Each time he really got into his songs, he would throw his head back, mouth open, and connected to God- every time. I would tell people for years, that when he would do this, he was connected to God. I got laughed at or I’d get the “yeah, sure he is” People thought I was crazy. I challenge to to look at any of his videos & you WILL see the moment he saw God. It was as if HE was playing for God- not just us. This vid Moved me so much. I had never heard another person say this about any artist. I stopped in my tracks & HAD to write this. I’ve only know a little bit of Sister Rosetta Tharpe. However in her performance of “Didn’t it rain, children” SHE is standing in the rain, with her steel electric guitar. Know who else did that ??? Prince at the 2007 SuperBowl. Prince wanted it to rain harder. He sang Purple Rain, in the rain ☔️ Because God wanted us to hear the energy! Greatest Super bowl halftime EVER. I wonder how much Prince was influenced by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. I will die on this hill- Prince IS the greatest all around artist EVER. He never left us in Minneapolis, his home. He stayed & played & loved us, And we loved him- didn’t matter what color. When you hear & see Prince or Sister Rosetta Tharpe perform, you are lifted closer to God. Their gifts transcended any man made religion to show us GOD given faith!!❤❤❤ The more I learn about her, the more I have hope & faith. She was amazing!
I truly loved this documentary of a woman of whom I have never heard of. She had spunk and a gift. Thank you for this documentary. Lots of info. and testimonials. Loved it. Not to long for me.
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
So incredible, I have so much love and respect for this Woman and her heavenly talented contribution to the wonderful world of music. Such an insipration and such an influence on really everyone to follow.
Man I know motown's got there Queen and other places got their dreams but this is the Dream Queen of all things ever seen or heard African Queen why what what what how did I miss this
I remember Mama playing "This Train" and some of the other songs. I had forgotten her until I saw this post. Thanks for reminding me of what I should share with my great grand children.
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment, she must be really glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate her so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
li loved how her autobiographer put it " we forget about the black woman behind the young white man" Bboy since 83 repping Boulevard homes projects and HIP HOP nicely to the present"
Yeah that's so sweet of you to say, God has really been wonderful to us all, he never fail to look out for his children, he will be so glad, that people are out there who cares and appreciate him so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃
+Julian Davis she's better than Hendrix that's for sure but what I like Hendricks for is his psychedelic 60s rock Style he brings definition to the term far out and in Jimmy's defense he didn't live long enough to figure it out who knows what could have happened wow concept LOL
Once again You Tube delivers the roots of Rock and Roll. Better late knowing the past before too late and forgotten. I certainly will look further into all the music from the early days in USA.
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment, she must be really glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate her so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay .
"who really heard of her back then ??? come on." She had hit records on a major label, which is why people like Johnny Cash and Merle Travis already knew her work before any folk festival type people ever got in touch with her.
A person I once knew said to me there were no good black guitarist in the world. I looked at him seething with disgust, thinking of those who came before him, all the way up to Jimi Hendrix whom he said was sloppy....I disagreed. Now I have another to add to the list of great black musicians who came before us. Long Live Rock & Roll!!! don’t forget where it came from and the people who brought it to us.
This woman created the Rock n Roll sound and should be credited the title! Everyone else that came after her stole her techniques and style. She should go down in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame!
Yeah she was ineed an angel sent by God, God has been really amazing, whenever I listened to her songs, just can't stop thanking God for all his wonderful works in our life, you seem to love her alot right, I can tell from your comment, she must be really glad to know that people are out there who cares and appreciate her so dearly.....by the way nice meeting you on here, I hope you are having a wonderful time out there right 😃😃😃...have a blessed day okay.....
As I mentioned on the Radio over the years This Lady Invented Rock & Roll. The Black Panther has changed things,,,A movie about this lady will do even more.
