Rediscover the magic of John Lee Hooker with Electric Blues Essentials, featuring his live performance recordings from a rare 1973 session. This collection stands out as a commercial release of previously unknown recordings, showcasing Hooker at a pivotal moment in his career. With a powerful backing of bassist Gino Skaggs, drummer Ken Swank, and his son Robert on piano, this session, recorded at Coast Recorders in San Francisco, highlights the raw beauty of blues music.
Originally intended for educational use, this release now offers an intimate experience with complete tracks, expanded liner notes by esteemed Hooker scholar Charles Shaar Murray, and a glimpse into the artist’s soul. This is truly one of the best blues music albums to own, capturing the essence of Hooker’s artistry.
- Track Listing:
- 1. Bad Boy – John Lee Hooker
- 2. Hard Times – John Lee Hooker
- 3. Rock With Me – John Lee Hooker
- 4. Should Have Been Gone – John Lee Hooker
- 5. I Hate the Day I Was Born – John Lee Hooker
- 6. When My First Wife Left Me/Hobo Blues – John Lee Hooker
Year of Production: 1973
Jasmine Clark (verified owner) –
This collection of John Lee Hooker live performance recordings is a treasure! The raw energy and emotion captured in each track is simply unparalleled.
Helen Williams (verified owner) –
I love the intimacy of the recording sessions included here. It’s like being right there with Hooker and his band. A fantastic buy for any blues lover!
Christopher Macdonald (verified owner) –
If you’re looking for cheap John Lee Hooker music collections, this is it! The quality of the recordings combined with the historical context makes it invaluable.