Lightnin' Hopkins - Swathmore Concert (Live) (1964)

A Lightnin' solo concert from his college kiddie-folk period (1964), this languished unissued in Fantasy Records' vaults until its release in the early '90s. That's a shame, because this concert captures Lightnin' at his beguiling best, spinning tales and blues magic with every track. His introductions are half the show, making even shopworn staples like "Baby Please Don't Go" and "My Babe" sound fresh. His guitar work is astounding, pulling off inventive leads while maintaining a constant boogie rhythm that makes other instruments superfluous. If you want a disc that clearly showcases Lightnin' Hopkins at his enchanting best, start your collection with this one; it's a charmer. ~ Cub Koda

Tracklist:
1.01 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Baby Please Don't Go (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:53)
1.02 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Black Cadillac (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (5:52)
1.03 - Lightnin' Hopkins - It's Crazy (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:53)
1.04 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Mojo Hand (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (4:17)
1.05 - Lightnin' Hopkins - My Babe (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:43)
1.06 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Short Haired Woman (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (5:01)
1.07 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Mean Old Frisco Blues (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (2:17)
1.08 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Trouble In Mind (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:20)
1.09 - Lightnin' Hopkins - The Twister (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:44)
1.10 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Green Onion (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:02)
1.11 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Sun Goin' Down (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:39)
1.12 - Lightnin' Hopkins - Come Go Home With Me (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (3:40)
1.13 - Lightnin' Hopkins - I'm A Stranger (Live From Swarthmore College Folk Festival, Swarthmore, PA / April 6, 1964) (4:19)