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01. "Automobile Blues" 02. "You Better Watch Yourself" 03. "Mean Old Frisco" 04. "Shinin' Moon" 05. "Come Back Baby" 06. "Hello Central (Give Me )" 07. "Thinkin' 'Bout An Old Friend" 08. "The Walkin' Blues" 09. "Back To New Orleans" 10. "Katie Mae" 11. "Down There Baby" 12. "See See Rider"
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.. Hopkins - Lightnin' / 180gr. |
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Description: | One of the most influential blues
guitarists to come out of the state of
Texas, Lightnin?? Hopkins?? unique finger-
picking guitar style would alternate
single-note leads with rhythm and bass
guitar, adding percussive elements by
slapping or tapping the body of his guitar.
The 1960 album Lightnin?? presents
him in a trio format backed by bassist
Leonard Gaskin and drummer Samuel
??Sticks? Evans. 180-gram VIRGIN VINYL
LIMITED EDITION. The Complete Album
+ 2 Bonus Tracks. - .. HOPKINS - LIGHTNIN' / 180GR.180-Gram Virgin Vinyl Limited Edition - *Down Beat One of the most influential blues guitarists to come out of the state of Texas, Lightnin' Hopkins' unique fingerpicking guitar style would alternate single-note leads with rhythm and bass guitar, adding percussive elements by slapping or tapping the body of his guitar. The 1960 album Lightnin' presents him in a trio format backed by bassist Leonard Gaskin and drummer Samuel "Sticks" Evans. 180-gram VIRGIN VINYL LIMITED EDITION. The Complete Album + 2 Bonus Tracks.All selections composed by Sam "Lightnin' " Hopkins except A6 (Robert Ellen) & B6 (Ma Rainey)
Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Novembre 9, 1960
Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder & produced by Ozzie Cadena
* Bonus track :
A6 Lightning Hopkins (vc, g), unknown bass. New York, December 1951.
B6 Lightning Hopkins (vc, g). Houston, Texas, February 16 or 26, 1959"The Blues of Lightnin' Hopkins (180G Vinyl)" is a must-have LP for any blues enthusiast, capturing the raw emotion and masterful guitar work of legendary Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins. Pressed on high-quality 180-gram vinyl by renowned label Blues Joint, this release delivers an authentic listening experience that brings you closer to the heart and soul of classic American blues. The album features some of Hopkins? most iconic tracks, showcasing his unique fingerpicking style and deeply expressive vocals that have influenced generations of musicians worldwide. Lightnin' Hopkins stands as one of the most influential figures in blues history, with a prolific career spanning over five decades and countless recordings that have shaped the genre?s evolution. Blues Joint is celebrated for its dedication to preserving historic recordings with exceptional sound quality and attention to detail, making this edition a true collector's item. |
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0128004 |
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