An American favorite for his award-winning role in the hit TV series House, the versatile British actor Hugh Laurie showcases his musical side in an atmospheric personal odyssey filmed on location in New Orleans. Let Them Talk is Laurie’s personal journey into the heart and soul of the mixture of blues and jazz that grew out of New Orleans at the beginning of the last century. Watch Laurie’s full performance of the blues with guests Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, and Tom Jones.
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When will Hugh Laurie be on? or Did I miss it? When will it be re-shown?
FANTABULOUS!!!!!
SO delighted to see Irma Thomas in this production, although she seemed a little more reserved than when I’ve seen her in a club. To me, SHE is the real Queen of Soul.
Want the DVD!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful show, GREAT music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I put it on my dvr and then held my phone up to the tv screen and recorded it , it turned out better then i thought it would.
I have been enjoying Let Them Talk so much, for some reason it calms my soul. I have watched it over and over, think I would be tired of it by now, but still love it. I hope he keeps doing this. I don’t think he know how good he is.
Very fine. It would be nice to know the names of the backup musicians.
We NEED a DVD of this…as many of the messages ask…it’s a money-maker!
Please!
no more just DR., from this moment fwd it’s Mr Hugh Laurie.,
What a talent! What a gift. Please keep this link active until the day a DVD is available. What awonderful show this was. I watched it several times over. Hugh Laurie is simply amazing, as are the Copper Bottom Band.
A chance to hear this gifted entertainer play the music that has always touched Americans in a special way AND make a trip I’ve dreamed of. Legendary musicians, a piece of history of one of the most influential (and important) people, cities and culture of our country. I spent the entire time experiencing Love on so many levels.Hugh did a very good job on this, but the original players and singers bring me to my knees with tears of joy. Thank you PBS for this remarkable show. But let this be a reminder that New Orleans has NOT been restored and needs our attention and assistence yet. For all of Americans. Massive aid and restoration was promised and never delivered. Shame on us for not keeping Bushes fingers to the flame on his promise to rebuild and us allowing this to play out like it has.
Stunning.
Unending kudos due to all involved in this project.
Simply awesome! What a treasure this performance was, and is.
This is a terrific film…but I feel compelled to point out that this “full program” takes time at the end to thank several foundations and charities, and to credit every PBS employee and subcontractor involved in the production…..but if any credit is ever given to the MUSICIANS (other than Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Tom Jones), the people who actually MADE THE MUSIC, I missed it. It would be nice to know whose performance we just “treasured”. Just sayin’….
Just watched this for the third time last night (thanks to DVR) with friends from New Orleans and they loved it as well. PLEASE, whoever is in charge of making DVDs happen, get this on one! The visuals are just as enjoyable as the music!
Who is the backup lady singer on the program with Hugh Laurie on PBS on song St. James Infirmary
Just love watching this over and over….I wish my PBS offered a DVD to buy..It’s is so moving ..Hugh Laurie is so talented…I hope he makes more music for us and the world to enjoy..so much for “house” He is just amazing.. the heart and soul of what he loves
One of the best Great Performances ever. Would love to buy DVD. Please, please add to your list of shop items
One of the best 54 mins and 16 sec I have in a while.
Great Performance by all!!!!
I love New Orleans and he music it the reason.
I give this show a standing ovation!!!
Is there a DVD available (for sale) of this PBS broadcast of the Hugh Laurie experience/documentary of his time in New Orleans? I am very impressed with the production of this documentary, it was very well done! And I am now a fan of Hugh Laurie’s music. Thank you!
Mr.Laurie especially deserves credit for three things. First, using his money and clout to get. a very uncommercial project made. Second,persuading and hiring the very best to work with, not for, him. Third, allowing the musicians to do their thing and not turning into a star turn for himself as so many stars do. This DVD will live long after even Bertie and Dr House.
If this doesn’t inspire one towards music excellence, nothing will.
Encore,encore ,I want more, my cd is wearing out.
I would rate this show and cd a 5 star rating.
Thank you Hugh Laurie.
My brother Mark was a featured Blues singer at a famous blues club on Bourbon Street. His stage name was “Dr. Blues”. He spent hours writing his own songs, playing the guitar and the harmonica. He left a lucrative career (yes he left his day job) to pursue his life long dream of performing the blues live on stage. He was one of the few white men who could bellow out the blues like nobody’s business. I recall one night when Tom Jones was in the audience and asked to talk to Mark after one of his great perfomances where he made that harmonica talk. He told Mark he was one of the best blues harmonica players he ever heard and that his performance was remarkable. Mark was so excited, he called me at 3:00am in the morning (he woke me up) to tell me about meeting Tom Jones and how he had complimented him . He finally recorded a DVD. He wrote some of the songs, and recorded others from some of the greatest Blues artists of our time. When I saw Hugh Laurie sing and play, when he closed his eyes and swayed to the music as though he was in an utter state of euphoria, it was like watching Mark, my brother as that body language was exactly the same. It was Mark’s passion…something on he could understand. Mark died at the age of 50…his life was snuffed out way too early. So, watching Hugh Laurie was the first time since my brother’s death, that I was able to listen to the blues again. It always made me too sad. I could not have not stepped foot in the French Quarter because of the overwhelming grief I felt that Mark was not there any longer. Today, somehow after watching Hugh’s performance in New Orleans, I got closure. I think now I can listen to Mark’s great DVD and remember him, not with sadness, but with joy…joy in knowing that he was doing what he loved when he died…He fulfilled a longtime passion. How many of us can say that!!! Hugh Laurie is now living his dream and that means everything to him. I KNOW BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THAT LOOK ON A MAN’S FACE BEFORE AND IT IS THE LOOK OF SEEING A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH!! Congrats Hugh…you did it! And you helped me to heal. Keep singing…let em talk. Keep the Blues alive, carry the torch and never stop reaching for your dreams. Love God You and the Blues
Mary Lyles Adair
Hugh Laurie…..you face indeed shows your absolute adoration of music!! Music to me, is life…..and the pure joy you show with your music is BRILLIANT!!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the gift you have bestowed on me and everyone else you have and will touch with your brilliance!!!
Susan Howard