Texas Blues

This collection of 16 recordings captures the spontaneity and raw emotionality of blues singer Lightnin’ Hopkins. Recorded throughout the 1960s, as Lightnin’ was beginning to gain national recognition, the music stays true to his characteristic style of improvisation and Texas country blues. Underscored by sparse guitar, bass, and drums, the songs—many of which were written in the span of time it took to play them—act as a snapshot in time, capturing the passing thoughts and emotions of an American blues legend. Before recording the tune “Slavery Time,” Hopkins stated, “You better catch this one.” Liner notes include a forward by Arhoolie records founder, Chris Strachwitz.

Track Listing

101	Once Was a Gambler	Lightnin' Hopkins	04:58
102	Meet You at the Chicken Shack	Lightnin' Hopkins	05:40
103	Bald Headed Woman	Lightnin' Hopkins	03:51
104	Tom Moore Blues	Lightnin' Hopkins	05:01
105	Watch My Fingers	Lightnin' Hopkins	02:48
106	Love Like a Hydrant	Lightnin' Hopkins	03:58
107	Slavery Time	Lightnin' Hopkins	05:29
108	I Would If I Could	Lightnin' Hopkins	03:19
109	Bud Russell Blues	Lightnin' Hopkins	04:32
110	Come on Baby	Lightnin' Hopkins	02:38
111	Money Taker	Lightnin' Hopkins	03:24
112	Mama's Fight	Lightnin' Hopkins	02:45
113	My Woman	Lightnin' Hopkins	02:49
114	Send My Child Home to Me	Lightnin' Hopkins	04:11
115	Have You Ever Loved a Woman	Lightnin' Hopkins	04:22
116	Black and Evil	Lightnin' Hopkins	03:11