Lightning Hopkins* - Sings The Blues

American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born: 15 March 1912, Centerville, Leon County, Texas, USA. - Died: 30 January 1982, Houston, Texas, USA. In 1920, Hopkins met the legendary [a=Blind Lemon Jefferson] at a social function and got a chance to play with him. His cousin was [a=Texas Alexander]. While they were playing together in Houston in 1946, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' [l=Aladdin Records]. Hopkins first recorded with pianist Wilson Smith and the pair were dubbed 'Lightning' & 'Thunder' to add some dynamic to their marketing. Strong recordings followed from Hopkins, such as his song "Mojo Hand" (1960). He later inspired many artists such as [a=Jimmie Vaughan], [a=Townes Van Zandt] and [a=Ron "Pigpen" McKernan]. Often miscredited for writing the 1954 [a=Chuck Willis]' song "I Feel So Bad" covered by [a=Little Milton] and [a=Elvis Presley] among others. He also wrote a song by the same name released in 1947 on [l=Aladdin (6)] and in 1962 on [l=Imperial].

Released: 2024-12-18

Label: Crown Records (2), P-Vine Records

Country: Japan

Tracklist

A1	Jake Head Boogie
A2	Lonesome Dog Blues
A3	Tell Me Pretty Mama
A4	Last Affair
A5	One Kind Favor
A6	Just Sittin' Down Thinkin'
B1	Don't Keep My Baby Long
B2	Santa Fe Blues
B3	Give Me Back That Wig
B4	Someday Baby (Beggin' You To Stay)
B5	Black Cat
B6	War News Blues