Name: Lightnin' Hopkins
Brand: Lightnin' Hopkins

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Catalogue number

A 703822

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Classic Folkways style tip-on jackets featuring original liner notes.

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2018-07-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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093070382213

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Lightnin' Hopkins

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Rumble

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.

Texas bluesman Samuel “Lightnin’” Hopkins’ musical career was reignited by this 1959 release. With the aid of a little gin and a borrowed acoustic guitar, musicologist Sam Charters recorded Hopkins in his tiny apartment in Houston, Texas. The result is nine tracks of pure country blues and Hopkins’ reminiscences of his time performing with Blind Lemon Jefferson.

This vinyl reissue is part of Folkways Records’ 70th anniversary celebration series, revisiting some of the most iconic and influential albums released on the record label

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