LIGHTIN' HOPKINS - THE BLUES OF LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS &…

BLUES JOINT

£16.18

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: 8004
Barcode: 8436563184642
Release Date: 15 Sep 2023
Genre: Blues

Finger picking timeless Blues. Includes x2 bonus tracks. 180 gm Virgin LP Vinyl.

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.

Side A
1 AUTOMOBILE BLUES 4:32
2 YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF 4:58
3 MEAN OLD FRISCO 3:41
4 SHININ’ MOON 4:07
5 COME BACK BABY 3:29
6 HELLO CENTRAL (GIVE ME 209) 2:58 *
Side B
1 THINKIN’ ‘BOUT AN OLD FRIEND 5:06
2 THE WALKIN’ BLUES 3:23
3 BACK TO NEW ORLEANS 3:21
4 KATIE MAE 4:03
5 DOWN THERE BABY 4:07
6 SEE SEE RIDER 3:12*