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1918 comedic play by American playwrights Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon
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Lightnin'_(play)
American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist (1912–1982)
Samuel John "Lightnin'" Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982) was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional pianist
Lightnin'_Hopkins
Topics referred to by the same term
is an atmospheric discharge of electricity. Lightning or Lightnin' may also refer to: Lightnin' (1925 film), a comedy by John Ford Lightning (1925 film)
Lightning_(disambiguation)
1965 single by Lou Christie
"Lightnin' Strikes" is a song written by Lou Christie and Twyla Herbert, and recorded by Christie on the MGM label. It was a hit in 1966, making it to
Lightnin'_Strikes
1930 film
which was directed by John Ford, which itself was based on the 1918 play. Lightnin' has a young man come to his hotel to find his wife who is seeking a
Lightnin'_(1930_film)
American actor, songwriter, author and theatrical producer (1874–1955)
the play was the most entertaining they had ever seen. Lightnin' played for 1,291 performances on Broadway, a record at the time. After Lightnin' closed
John_Golden
Soccer club in North Carolina, US
After the Lightnin' folded, much of the front office staff and some of the players joined a new club called the Charlotte Gold that played in the United
Carolina_Lightnin'
American dramatist (1871–1933)
for big hit works such as Brewster's Millions (1906) and Lightnin' (1918). Many of his plays were made into movies. He spent freely but left a large fortune
Winchell_Smith
American funk and R&B band
American funk and R&B band consisting of the American brothers George ("Lightnin' Licks") and Louis E. Johnson ("Thunder Thumbs"). They achieved their greatest
The_Brothers_Johnson
1962 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
Lightnin' Sam Hopkins is an album by blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins recorded in California in late 1961 and Texas in early 1962 and released on the Arhoolie
Lightnin'_Sam_Hopkins
Song from the musical Grease
"Greased Lightnin'" is a song from the 1971 musical Grease which was also adapted into the 1978 film of the same name. A soundtrack recording from the
Greased_Lightnin'_(song)
Broadway Database. "Angel Street". IBDB.com. Internet Broadway Database. "Lightnin'". IBDB.com. Internet Broadway Database. "Promises, Promises". IBDB.com
List of the longest-running Broadway shows
List_of_the_longest-running_Broadway_shows
American singer-songwriter (1943–2025)
widely known for hits in the 1960s, including his 1966 U.S. chart-topper "Lightnin' Strikes" and 1969 UK number two hit "I'm Gonna Make You Mine". Christie
Lou_Christie
artists. Bonnie Davis and the Piccadilly Pipers (1946) Hank Penny (1947) Lightnin' Hopkins (1947) and again in 1969, on his album The Great Electric Show
Let Me Play with Your Poodle (song)
Let_Me_Play_with_Your_Poodle_(song)
1962 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
performances play throughout. There's even a charming novelty Christmas blues". The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings wrote that "Lightnin' is focussed
Mojo_Hand
Musical artist
1925 – April 11, 2005), often credited as Lightnin' Chance, was an American session musician who played bass on many successful country and pop records
Floyd_Chance
American blues musician (1913–1974)
Hicks (March 13, 1913 – July 27, 1974), known as Lightnin' Slim, was an American blues musician who played Louisiana blues and swamp blues for Excello Records
Lightnin'_Slim
American rock band
Smokestack Lightnin' was an American rock band of the late 1960s. (As of 2024, a German band uses the same name.) The band frequently played at the famed
Smokestack_Lightnin'_(band)
1925 film
Lightnin' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by John Ford. A print exists in the Museum of Modern Art film archive. It was based on a successful
Lightnin'_(1925_film)
2009 British film
White Lightnin' is a 2009 dramatic film directed by Dominic Murphy and written by Eddy Moretti and Shane Smith. It stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse
White_Lightnin'
1962 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
Lightnin' Strikes is an album by the blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins, recorded in Texas in 1962 and released on the Vee-Jay label. The Penguin Guide to
Lightnin' Strikes (Vee-Jay album)
Lightnin'_Strikes_(Vee-Jay_album)
1961 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
Blues in My Bottle is an album by Lightnin' Hopkins, released in 1961 on Bluesville Records. The AllMusic review noted: "He was at his best when unaccompanied
Blues_in_My_Bottle
1961 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins on eight unaccompanied solos, not only singing and playing guitar but taking some rare solos on piano (including on 'Lightnin's Piano
Lightnin'_in_New_York
Type of theatre in New York City
of the theatres from the Erlanger syndicate. During this time, the play Lightnin' by Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon became the first Broadway show to
Broadway_theatre
1962 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
Lightnin' and Co. is an album by the blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins, recorded in Texas in 1962 and released on the Bluesville label. The album was reissued
Lightnin'_and_Co.
1969 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
The Great Electric Show and Dance is an album by blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins recorded in Texas and released on Stan Lewis' Jewel Records label in
The Great Electric Show and Dance
The_Great_Electric_Show_and_Dance
1963 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
Me Back' which Lightnin' plays as if he's been listening to John Hurt ... Gaskin and Lovelle show up some of the rhythm sections Lightnin' used in later
Goin'_Away
American actor (born 1954)
significant movie role was as Billy Nolan, a bully who was goaded into playing a prank on Sissy Spacek's character in the horror film Carrie (1976) directed
John_Travolta
American actor and dramatist
achieved great success as he entered the twilight of his career. The 1918 play Lightnin', which Bacon co-wrote and starred in, set a Broadway record for the
Frank_Bacon_(actor)
American multi-genre guitarist (born 1957)
techniques. Some of her early influences included the Beatles, B.B. King, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Jeff Beck. The New York native moved with her family to San
Jennifer_Batten
1978 musical romantic comedy film by Randal Kleiser
Grease; he had played Danny Zuko during the show's run on Broadway. He did not get to perform Kenickie's featured number "Greased Lightnin'" due to Travolta's
Grease_(film)
1959 studio album by Lightnin' Hopkins
in the way Lightnin' tosses off themes, lyrics, and emotion in a most cavalier fashion. ... here is Lightnin' truly in his element, playing for his friends
Country_Blues
English musician, songwriter and activist (1940–1980)
Blomfield Road, Liverpool, where she played him Elvis Presley records, taught him the banjo, and showed him how to play "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino
John_Lennon
1956 song by Howlin' Wolf
"Smokestack Lightning" (also "Smoke Stack Lightning" or "Smokestack Lightnin'") is a blues song recorded by Howlin' Wolf in 1956. It became one of his
Smokestack_Lightning
American blues harmonica player (1933–2018)
find him, when Lester volunteered that he could play the harmonica. Lester's work on that first Lightnin' Slim session led the producer, Jay Miller, to
Lazy_Lester
title of the play. The title of the play is followed by its first public performance, its playwright, the title of the film adapted from the play, the year
List of plays adapted into feature films: J to Q
List_of_plays_adapted_into_feature_films:_J_to_Q
Musical artist
Lightnin' Wells is an American Piedmont blues multi-instrumentalist and singer. He is a proficient musician and regularly plays various instruments in
Lightnin'_Wells
1922 comedy by Anne Nichols
record 1,291 performances set by the Winchell Smith and Frank Bacon 1918 play, Lightnin'. The show's touring company had a similarly long run and held the record
Abie's_Irish_Rose
English actor (born 1979)
January 1979) is an English actor, known for portraying Jesco White in White Lightnin', Stephen Turnbull in Bunny and the Bull, Eugene Mathers in Indian Summers
Edward_Hogg
Major League Soccer team in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
lower-division soccer teams, dating back to the Carolina Lightnin' in the early 1980s. The Lightnin' won the American Soccer League championship in 1981 in
Charlotte_FC
Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
known as a Myal, was an early musical influence on Marley. Marley began to play music with Neville Livingston, later known as Bunny Wailer, while at Stepney
Bob_Marley
American singer and actress (born 1944)
Around this period, Motown had acquired the film rights to the Broadway play The Wiz, an African-American reinterpretation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful
Diana_Ross
American blues musician and songwriter
Panic. Later in 2006 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Burnside teamed up with Lightnin' Malcolm, and they both toured and recorded the Juke Joint Duo album. In
Cedric_Burnside
American blues harmonica player and vocalist (1911–1986)
Blues (Bluesville, 1960 [1961]), with Lightnin' Hopkins Sonny Is King (Bluesville, 1960/62 [1963]), with Lightnin' Hopkins and Big Joe Williams Blues Hoot
Sonny_Terry
Play
pp. 228-29 (3d ed. 2004) (21 October 1920). "The First Year" Equals "Lightnin'" In Dramatic Value, New-York Tribune, p. 8 col. 3 (21 October 1920). "The
The_First_Year_(play)
American musician, songwriter and actor (1958–2016)
where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He played on Central's junior varsity basketball team and continued to recreationally play basketball
Prince_(musician)
1972 musical
– the Grit Behind Greased Lightnin’. The Telegraph. Retrieved June 3, 2023. Guernsey, Otis L., ed. (1972). The Best plays of 1971–1972. New York: Dodd
Grease_(musical)
American blues musician (1933–2020)
documentary film, Full Moon Lightnin' , where he reconnected with his family in Mississippi after 60 years apart. Full Moon Lightnin' was edited, directed and
Floyd_Lee
American soccer player
He later played for the Carolina Lightnin' of the American Soccer League. In September 1981, he scored the game-winning goal as the Lightnin' took the
Hugh_O'Neill_(soccer)
American blues musician (born 1942)
Mahal was also working with other musicians like Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Muddy Waters. Mahal stayed with Columbia for his solo career
Taj_Mahal_(musician)
English actress, singer and author (born 1935)
Hammerstein television musical Cinderella (1957). She made her film debut playing Mary Poppins in Walt Disney's Mary Poppins (1964) and won the Academy Award
Julie_Andrews
Musical artist
learned to play the guitar in his early teenage years, and quickly developed an interest in the blues, after being inspired by a Lightnin' Hopkins record
Troyce_Key
American poet and musician (1944–2018)
Greene in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Earlier in his career he used the names Lightnin' Rod and Alafia Pudim. He is sometimes called "The Grandfather of Rap"
Jalal_Mansur_Nuriddin
English musician and actor (1947–2016)
begun to participate in skiffle sessions with friends, and had started to play the piano; his stage presentation of numbers by both Presley and Chuck Berry—complete
David_Bowie
Radio station in Orlando, Florida, United States
Since 2002, WUCF has hosted the syndicated blues rock program Smokestack Lightnin'. List of jazz radio stations in the United States Broadcasting & Cable
WUCF-FM
American actor (1910–2000)
American television and film actor. He was best known for his role as Lightnin' (Willie Jefferson) on TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show (1951–1953). Stewart
Nick_Stewart
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
Presley recalled, "I took the guitar, and I watched people, and I learned to play a little bit. But I would never sing in public. I was very shy about it."
Elvis_Presley
English rock band (1960–1970)
Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation by playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg, Germany, starting in 1960. Lennon, McCartney
The_Beatles
American singer and actress (born 1946)
nonperformance" as a refreshing contrast in a dull ensemble, suggesting the play needed more of her and less of her co-stars. Altman later cast her in the
Cher
2002 studio album by CeDell Davis
When Lightnin' Struck the Pine is an album by the American musician CeDell Davis, released in 2002. It was released through Fast Horse Recordings, a label
When Lightnin' Struck the Pine
When_Lightnin'_Struck_the_Pine
1920 mystery play
"Negro butler" named Washington. The longest-running show at that time was Lightnin', which opened on August 26, 1918, and closed on August 27, 1921, after
The_Bat_(play)
1970 American film
"Smokestack Lightnin' Kelly Green, Ric Eiserling, Art Guy (drummer), Ron Darling A rock band of the mid-1960s, Smokestack Lightnin' frequently played at the
Dreams_of_Glass
1959 compilation album by Howlin' Wolf
"Smokestack Lightnin'," "I Asked for Water," "Somebody's in My Home," and "I'm Leavin' You" Willie Dixon – double bass, producer on "Smokestack Lightnin'," "Baby
Moanin'_in_the_Moonlight
Programming language learning environment
19 November 2020. "Scratch". Squeak/Smalltalk. Retrieved 7 March 2021. Lightnin (29 October 2013). "We're seeking contributors to help finish our HTML5
Scratch (programming language)
Scratch_(programming_language)
American television sitcom (1962–1971)
had become a Department of Energy agent and was seeking Granny's "White Lightnin'" recipe to combat the energy crisis. Since Granny had gone on to "her
The_Beverly_Hillbillies
1964 live album by Lightnin' Hopkins
that "this set gives an accurate idea of the repertoire Lightnin' tended to choose when playing for folkclub audiences". AllMusic reviewer Bruce Eder stated:
Hootin'_the_Blues
American soccer player
Los Angeles Lazers. From 1981 to 1983, Leeper played for the Carolina Lightnin' of the American Soccer League. After his retirement, he worked for Nike
Curtis_Leeper
American musician (13th Floor Elevators, Lightnin' Hopkins), born 1948
"Lightnin'" Hopkins to perform and record with Hopkins on the album Free Form Patterns. After leaving Texas and returning to North Carolina, he played
Danny_Thomas_(musician)
Singer-songwriter and actress (1939–2023)
talent, later recalling that she "almost went into a trance" watching him play. By the age of 17, she was regularly attending performances by the Kings
Tina_Turner
American singer (1958–2009)
Street. His mother, Katherine Jackson (née Scruse), a Jehovah's Witness, played clarinet, cello, and piano; she aspired to be a country-and-western performer
Michael_Jackson
American singer-songwriter (1944–1997)
University of Colorado Boulder, wrote poetry, and listened to records by Lightnin' Hopkins and Hank Williams. In the spring of his second year, his parents
Townes_Van_Zandt
English rock band (1975–2015)
people like Buddy Guy, Lightnin' Hopkins and people like that inspired Hendrix. To be influenced by something, you're gonna have to play it the same. The NME
Motörhead
Music group (1958–2012)
1965, "Wine and Women", led to the group's first LP, The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs. By 1966 Festival Records was, however, on the verge
Bee_Gees
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
Press to Play; Roberts 2005, p. 8: Peak UK chart position for Press to Play. Harry 2002, p. 100: Снова в СССР; Harry 2002, p. 728: Press to Play; Harry
Paul_McCartney
American musician (1930–1959)
Giggles" "The Big Bopper's Wedding", No. 38 hit for the Big Bopper "White Lightnin'", No. 1 Country hit for George Jones "Treasure of Love", No. 6 Country
The_Big_Bopper
1994 live album by Townes Van Zandt
heroes is Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins, whose songs had been part of Van Zandt's repertoire from the very beginning. "I played with him. Visited his
Roadsongs (Townes van Zandt album)
Roadsongs_(Townes_van_Zandt_album)
American singer and actress (born 1942)
stronger when she saw her first Broadway play, The Diary of Anne Frank, when she was 14. The star in the play was Susan Strasberg, whose acting she wanted
Barbra_Streisand
American blues singer (1900–1954)
singer from Jewett, Texas. Some sources claim that he was the cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins, but no direct kinship has been established. It has also been
Alger_"Texas"_Alexander
American soccer player
limited his playing time and the Rowdies ultimately released him at the start of the 1983 season. Upon his release the Carolina Lightnin' of the American
Carl_Bennett_(soccer)
English heavy metal band
Henry's Blueshouse at The Crown Hotel in Birmingham and offered to let Earth play there after they agreed to waive the usual support band fee in return for
Black_Sabbath
American composer concert pianist singer-songwriter (1933–2003)
back of the hall to make way for white people. She said that she refused to play until her parents were moved back to the front, and that the incident contributed
Nina_Simone
English television presenter, model and author (born 1981)
spin-off shows such as Celebrity Wrestling: Bring It On in 2005, Greased Lightnin' in 2007, and The Xtra Factor for two years in 2008 and 2009. In 2007,
Holly_Willoughby
American music producer and musician (1939–1983)
Mountain – Avalanche 1974: Back Door – 8th St. Nites 1975: White Lightnin' – White Lightnin' (Donald Kinsey/Busta Cherry Jones/Woody Kinsey) 1975: The Flock
Felix_Pappalardi
American singer and actress (1928–2002)
Godfrey radio show, when it was sponsored by Lipton Tea. They did duets as he played his ukulele, and other times, Clooney would sing one of her latest hits
Rosemary_Clooney
American musician and social activist (1919–2014)
"The three records sell for one dollar and you are asked to 'play them in your home, play them in your union hall, take them back to your people.' Probably
Pete_Seeger
American bass player, arranger and composer (1933–2012)
1961) With Joe Gordon Lookin' Good! (Contemporary, 1961) With Lightnin' Hopkins Lightnin' Strikes (Verve Folkways, 1966) Something Blue (Verve Forecast
Jimmy_Bond_(musician)
American jazz saxophonist (1926–1967)
1960 DownBeat magazine article, he recalled: "the first time I heard Bird play, it hit me right between the eyes." To avoid being drafted by the Army, Coltrane
John_Coltrane
British musician (born 1949)
performing guitar duties on the classic J.P. Richardson composition "White Lightnin'". He is featured on Kris Kristofferson's album The Austin Sessions, (on
Mark_Knopfler
English rock band
Rooted in blues and early rock and roll, the Rolling Stones started out playing cover versions and were at the forefront of the British Invasion in 1964
The_Rolling_Stones
English rock musician (born 1936)
"In Another Land" (December 1967) "Monkey Grip Glue" (June 1974) "White Lightnin'" (September 1974) "A Quarter to Three" (April 1976) "If You Wanna Be Happy"
Bill_Wyman
American blues band
Lightnin' Willie & the Poorboys is an American blues band. They have released eight albums, with their self-titled debut being issued in 1994. The band
Lightnin' Willie & the Poorboys
Lightnin'_Willie_&_the_Poorboys
German countertenor (1944–1983)
1960s pop standards like Chubby Checker's "The Twist" and Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes". Nomi was one of David Bowie's backing singers for a 1979 performance
Klaus_Nomi
Nigerian musician and activist (1938–1997)
simply play the five-stroke clave. Though he often maintained a strong downbeat, usually with a double kick-drum hit on the 1, he would sometimes play the
Fela_Kuti
American twin-engined fighter of WWII
F‑5G. Gardner painted it white with red and blue trim and named it White Lightnin'; he reworked its turbo systems and intercoolers for optimum low-altitude
Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
Mexican and American guitarist (born 1947)
in Autlán de Navarro in Jalisco, Mexico, on July 20, 1947. He learned to play the violin at age five and the guitar at age eight, under the tutelage of
Carlos_Santana
American singer-songwriter (born 1941)
Los Angeles. In the 2001 comedy film Saving Silverman, the main characters play in a Diamond cover band; Diamond made an extended cameo appearance as himself
Neil_Diamond
American singer and songwriter (1939–1984)
encouraged to pursue a professional music career after a performance at a school play at age 11 when he sang Mario Lanza's "Be My Love". His home life consisted
Marvin_Gaye
American country musician (born 1933)
still at school, he sang and played guitar in The Texans, a band formed by his sister's husband, Bud Fletcher. The band played in honky-tonks, and also had
Willie_Nelson
English drummer (born 1965)
The couple had chosen the date in honour of their daughter, Luna Lee Lightnin, who was born a year earlier. The wedding was held at the Sunset Marquis
Zak_Starkey
American blues/foundational rock and roll musician (1913–1983)
early age because he loved to play in the muddy water of nearby Deer Creek. "Waters" was added years later, as he began to play harmonica and perform locally
Muddy_Waters
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v. i.
To burst forth or dart, as lightning; to shine with, or like, lightning; to display a flash or flashes of lightning; to flash.
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To make light or clear; to light; to illuminate; as, to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets.
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To flash as lightning.
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To emit or disclose in, or as in, lightning; to flash out, like lightning.
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Mixed with, or emitting, lightning.
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To flash, as lightning; to lighten; to gleam; to thunder.
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To make lighter, or less heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden; as, to lighten a ship by unloading; to lighten a load or burden.
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A vitrified sand tube produced by the striking of lightning on sand; a lightning tube; also, the portion of rock surface fused by a lightning discharge.
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A conductor of lightning; a lightning rod.
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Lightning; a thunderbolt.
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To make less burdensome or afflictive; to alleviate; as, to lighten the cares of life or the burden of grief.