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King of the Texas Blues
Lightnin' Hopkins
King of the Texas Blues
Genres: Blues, Pop
 
  •  Track Listings (17) - Disc #1

On These Recordings, his Earliest for Alladin and Gold Star, He Uses his Guitar as a Second Voice, Contrasting and Echoing his Vocals. Includes: 'katie Mae'/ 'can't Get that Woman off My Mind'/ 'you're Gonna Miss Me'/ 'sug...  more »

     
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All Artists: Lightnin' Hopkins
Title: King of the Texas Blues
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Acrobat
Release Date: 12/30/2003
Album Type: Import
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Traditional Blues, Regional Blues, Texas Blues, Acoustic Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 824046512125

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On These Recordings, his Earliest for Alladin and Gold Star, He Uses his Guitar as a Second Voice, Contrasting and Echoing his Vocals. Includes: 'katie Mae'/ 'can't Get that Woman off My Mind'/ 'you're Gonna Miss Me'/ 'sugar on My Mind'/ 'howling Wolf'.
 

CD Reviews

Good Rockin' Lightnin'
David Booker | Denver Co | 10/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This seems to be a legitimate release of sessions , seemingly bootlegged around for some time ..(see my notes on a disc called 'Shake It Baby')I have a 9 song cassette, of an unknown source , which is a fixture in my car .. this seems to be the motherlode of what's on my cassette! .. I finally found it on CD ! this is a great rockin set by Lightnin , my guess ; a mid 60's recording. There are some solo and band tracks - all seem to be on electric guitar , the Bass is Jimmy Bond , and the Drummer is Earl Palmer . there is a Trombone player on some tracks ..yes folks ! .. but do not be afraid .. it enhances the sound and does not get in the way of Lightnin at all .. Good rockin' stuff from Lightnin' Hopkins here , buy with confidence . Also get 'Hear Me Talkin' a great30 track collection of his REALLY rockin' stuff on Herald from 1954! There is also a 'Herald' disc that does not contain as many tracks .. the equally as good 'Lightnin And The Blues' on Buddah, which is a bit cheaper and contains a healthy 16 tracks .. A good Arhoolie release is Texas Blues, a nice mix of solo ,and band tracks , 'Blowin' The Fuses' is a nice collection of acoustic and electric rockin tracks . and 'Fishing Clothes' ..containing most of his Jewel sides,on the great UK label Westside, is highly recommended .These all capture Lightnin' in top rockin form .Did I ever tell you I met him ? Yep, in UK in 1964 ..!!One cool cat .just him and a drummer .. they tore it up!! .."