John Lee Hooker - Burnin Plus Plays and Sings the Blues (2021)

Tracklist

01. Boom Boom
02. Process
03. Lost a Good Girl
04. A New Leaf
05. Blues Before Sunrise
06. Let's Make It
07. I Got a Letter
08. Thelma
09. Drug Store Woman
10. Keep Your Hands to Yourself
11. What Do You Say
12. The Journey
13. I Don't Wnat Your Money
14. Hey, Baby
15. Mad Man Blues
16. Bluebird
17. Worried Life Blues
18. Apologize
19. Lonely Boy Boogie
20. Please Don't Go
21. Dreamin' Blues
22. Hey Boogie
23. Just Me and My Telephone
24. The Road Is so Rough
25. Send Me Your Pillow
26. Onions



John Lee Hooker developed a “talking blues” style that became his trademark. Though similar to the early Delta tradition, his metrically free approach and unique sound would make him a staple of the Detroit blues tradition. Often called the “King of the Boogie,” Hooker’s driving, rhythmic approach to guitar playing has become an integral part of the blues. His thunderous electric guitar sounded raw, while his basic technique was riveting.

This quintessential release includes two of Hooker's finest albums: Burnin' (1962) – with a full-­band accompaniment and featuring the chart success “Boom Boom,” one of Hooker’s most identifiable and enduring songs, plus Plays and Sings The Blues (1961) which was filled with 1951-1952 solo­recordings and gems from Hooker’s early days.

Both masterpieces have been remastered and packaged together in this very special collector’s edition, which also includes 3 bonus tracks from the same period. Contained here is the cream of the crop from Hooker’s hit-making stretch during his heyday. Without a doubt, this is the material upon which John Lee Hooker’s legend was built.

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