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The Best of Lightning Hopkins

Lightning Hopkins
The Best of Lightning Hopkins
Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz often said that listening to blues musicians like Sam “Lightnin’” Hopkins (spelled “Lightning” by Strachwitz) was one reason he launched the record label. It is only fitting, therefore, that he compiles a “best of” collection of Hopkins’ songs from Arhoolie’s 1960s catalog plus his recordings from the late 1940s on the Gold Star label. The juxtaposition of the two time periods shows an evolution of Hopkins’ style from country blues to a more urban approach to the blues. Included in this collection is an early version of “Tim Moore’s Farm” and his protest song about the Vietnam War, “Please Settle in Vietnam.”

Track Listing

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Whiskey Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 02:44
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102
Come on Baby Lightnin' Hopkins 02:37
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103
Grosebeck Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 02:24
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104
Mojo Hand Lightnin' Hopkins 02:55
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105
Going Home Blues (Going Back and Talk to Mama) Lightnin' Hopkins 02:57
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106
Jesus Will You Come By Here Lightnin' Hopkins 02:12
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107
Tim Moore's Farm Lightnin' Hopkins 02:42
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108
Have You Ever Loved a Woman Lightnin' Hopkins 04:20
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109
Big Mama Jump Lightnin' Hopkins 02:36
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110
Mr. Crow and Bill Quinn Lightnin' Hopkins 02:30
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111
Unsuccessful Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 02:24
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112
Bald Headed Woman Lightnin' Hopkins 03:51
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113
Zolo Go Lightnin' Hopkins 02:49
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114
Please Settle in Vietnam Lightnin' Hopkins 04:13
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115
Short Haired Woman Lightnin' Hopkins 05:49
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116
The Dice Game Lightnin' Hopkins 01:21
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117
Once Was a Gambler Lightnin' Hopkins 04:57