The Best of Lightnin Hopkins by Lightnin' Hopkins

20 May

Written by Lee Prosser
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Every song in this collection is a Lightnin' Hopkins blues classic. Jazz listeners who have a feel for the blues will embrace this wonderful collection, for it is truly a fine grouping of Hopkins' performances.

There are sixteen songs on the CD. Among the many songs are such classic Hopkins performances as "Back To New Orleans," "Automobile Blues," "Mojo Hand," "Last Night Blues," "Got To Move Your Baby," "Katie Mae," and "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl."

Listening to Hopkins (1912 - 1982) sing and play the guitar is a lesson in the blues, each song reflective of one of the major pioneers in American Blues. This is a must-have CD for Hopkins fans.