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Po' Lightnin'

Lightning Hopkins
Po' Lightnin'
Arhoolie Records founder Chris Strachwitz has credited the music of Samuel “Lightnin” Hopkins with providing the emotional experience that led to his decision to form Arhoolie Records in 1960. During Hopkins’ career, it is estimated that he recorded hundreds of songs, gaining a large following in the African American and blues communities. This compilation presents Hopkins in sessions during the 1960s and includes topical songs about the weather (“Ice Storm Blues,” “Hurricanes Carla and Esther,” and “California Showers”), drinking songs (“Wine Drinking Woman” and “Gin Bottle Blues”) and Vietnam (“Please Settle in Vietnam”).

Track Listing

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Ice Storm Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 07:16
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102
Speedin' Boogie Lightnin' Hopkins 03:10
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103
Wine Drinking Woman Lightnin' Hopkins 05:01
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104
Do the Boogie Lightnin' Hopkins 01:54
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105
My Baby's Gone Lightnin' Hopkins 04:38
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106
Wake Up Old Maid Lightnin' Hopkins 02:25
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107
Jesus Will You Come By Here Lightnin' Hopkins 02:27
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108
Candy Kitchen Lightnin' Hopkins 05:09
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109
Gin Bottle Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 03:37
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110
Hurricanes Carla and Esther Lightnin' Hopkins 05:10
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111
Wipe Your Feet on the Floor Lightnin' Hopkins 02:37
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112
Please Settle in Vietnam Lightnin' Hopkins 04:15
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113
Up on Telegraph Avenue Lightnin' Hopkins 03:14
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114
California Showers Lightnin' Hopkins 07:50
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115
Burnin' in L.A. Lightnin' Hopkins 04:41
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116
Selling Wine in Arizona Lightnin' Hopkins 03:07
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117
Brand New Lock Lightnin' Hopkins 03:16
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118
I'm Leaving You Now Lightnin' Hopkins 03:08
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119
Goin' Out Number Lightnin' Hopkins 03:08