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Lightnin' Hopkins
Po' Lightnin'
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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 7:16
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102
Speedin' Boogie Lightnin' Hopkins 3:10
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103
Wine Drinking Woman Lightnin' Hopkins 5:01
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104
Do The Boogie Lightnin' Hopkins 1:54
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105
My Baby's Gone Lightnin' Hopkins 4:38
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106
Wake Up Old Maid Lightnin' Hopkins 2:25
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107
Jesus Will You Come By Here Lightnin' Hopkins 2:27
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108
Candy Kitchen Lightnin' Hopkins 5:09
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109
Gin Bottle Blues Lightnin' Hopkins 3:37
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110
Hurricanes Carla & Esther Lightnin' Hopkins 5:10
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111
Wipe Your Feet On The Floor Lightnin' Hopkins 2:37
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112
Please Settle In Vietnam Lightnin' Hopkins 4:15
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113
Up On Telegraph Avenue Lightnin' Hopkins 3:14
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114
California Showers Lightnin' Hopkins 7:50
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115
Burnin' In L.A. Lightnin' Hopkins 4:41
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116
Selling Wine In Arizona Lightnin' Hopkins 3:07
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117
Brand New Lock Lightnin' Hopkins 3:16
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118
I'm Leaving You Now Lightnin' Hopkins 3:08
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119
Goin' Out Number Lightnin' Hopkins 3:08
Arhoolie Records

Album Info

Catalog Number

ARH00403

Year(s) Released

1995

Recording Date(s)

1961, 1962, 1967, 1969

Recording Location(s)

Houston, Tx.; Berkeley, Ca.

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

African American Music; Blues

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

African American

Instrument(s)

Bass; Drums; Guitar; Organ; Piano; Vocals

Credit(s)

Chris Strachwitz - Producer, Photographer (Cover), Recorder, Liner Notes
 Wayne Pope - Designer
 Bill Carter - Photographer
 Bob De Sousa - Engineer
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