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Best of Lightnin Hopkins
Lightnin' Hopkins
Best of Lightnin Hopkins
Genre: Blues
 
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The rediscovery of Sam 'Lightnin'' Hopkins (1912-1982) at the peak of the blues revival established this then-obscure singer and guitarist as one of the most compelling and idiosyncratic poets of the rural idiom. Whether c...  more »

     
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All Artists: Lightnin' Hopkins
Title: Best of Lightnin Hopkins
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Prestige
Release Date: 2/7/2005
Album Type: Import
Genre: Blues
Styles: Regional Blues, Texas Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 090204925407

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The rediscovery of Sam 'Lightnin'' Hopkins (1912-1982) at the peak of the blues revival established this then-obscure singer and guitarist as one of the most compelling and idiosyncratic poets of the rural idiom. Whether covering standards or creating original narratives, playing electric or acoustic, fronting a band or by himself, in the studio or in person, Hopkins cast a spell that marked him as one of the blues immortals. His numerous Prestige/Bluesville recording sessions allowed Hopkins to display every facet of his art, and are surveyed here, highlighted by samples of his classic encounter with harmonica master Sonny Terry; several signature story lines; and his impromptu tribute to an American astronaut.

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