Name: Lightnin' in New York
Brand: Lightnin' Hopkins

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CDID30101.1

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Black

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

Signed copies

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Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

708857301010

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

CDID30102.2

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2022-04-15

708857301027

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

Artist

Lightnin' Hopkins

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Candid Records

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.

Recorded November 15, 1960 at the Nola Penthouse Sound Studios in New York, Lightnin' In New York captures the legendary bluesman in classic form, including some rare solos on the piano. Produced by Candid Records label co-founder, famed music critic and social activist, Nat Hentoff, and recorded at a time when Hopkins was being "rediscovered" by white audiences, the bluesman was reluctant in accepting his new role as an "artist" before predominantly white audiences.

Lightnin' in New York

Music US

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