Name: King Of The Texas Blues
Brand: Lightnin' Hopkins

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The Orchard/SPV (Membran)

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Limited edition

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Release date

2004-03-23

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ACRCD121

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824046512125

Artist

Lightnin' Hopkins

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Acrobat

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R&B / Neo-Soul

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Lightnin' Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on March 15, 1912 in Centerville, Texas, he became a legendary figure in the music industry. In 1920, Hopkins had the opportunity to play with Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function, which greatly influenced his musical career.

In 1946, while playing alongside his cousin Texas Alexander in Houston, Hopkins was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. He started recording with pianist Wilson Smith and together they were known as 'Lightning' & 'Thunder', adding dynamic energy to their marketing.

Throughout his career, Lightnin' Hopkins produced strong recordings including the popular song "Mojo Hand" in 1960. His talent and unique style inspired many artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.

Although often miscredited for writing Chuck Willis's song "I Feel So Bad," covered by Little Milton and Elvis Presley among others; Lightnin' Hopkins did write a song with the same name released in 1947 on Aladdin Records and later in 1962 on Imperial Records.

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Texax blues legend, Sam Lightnin' Hopkins' only album for the International Artists label in Houston. Recorded in January 1968 it stands out in Lightnin' discography due to unusual line-up on the sessions, with the veteran bluesman fuelled by homemade moonshine supported by a young hippy rhythm section, comprising Danny Thomas and Duke Davis from the Thirteenth Floor Elevators, both high on acid at the time.3CD Digibook edition that includes 2x bonus discs featuring previously unheard and unreleased songs, studio chatter and a candid conversations with Lightnin', all packaged in a deluxe, hard-back book. 180 gm vinyl of the original album, not including the bonus tracks.

King Of The Texas Blues

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