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Texas Blues

Lightning Hopkins
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

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