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Contents: He himself is the blues! A 3-disc greatest hits album from Lightnin' Hopkins, the quintessential Texas bluesman (DISC 1: hit songs, DISC 2: rare tracks, DISC 3: live recordings)! While the truth is uncertain given the countless singles and albums he released throughout his life, this album includes 57 remastered tracks, including 12 previously unreleased songs and 20 tracks appearing on CD for the first time. In any case, you can't go wrong with Lightnin'! The album is incredibly stable and reliable. Enjoy the "this is the blues" as Lightnin's unique style explodes, in a way that no one can imitate. Media Reviews and More: He himself is the blues! A three-disc best-of album from Lightnin' Hopkins, the quintessential Texas bluesman (DISC 1: hit songs, DISC 2: rare tracks, DISC 3: live recordings)! While the truth is uncertain given the countless singles and albums he released throughout his life, this album includes 57 remastered tracks, including 12 previously unreleased songs and 20 tracks appearing on CD for the first time. In any case, Lightnin' never disappoints! The album delivers exceptional consistency. Enjoy the "true blues" with Lightnin's unique style that no one can imitate. (C)RS
About the Artist: Lightnin' Hopkins, whose real name was Samuel Hopkins, was born in Texas in 1912. He studied guitar with Blind Lemon Jefferson in 1922 and began working with his cousin, Texas Alexander, in 1927. In 1946, he made his first recording with his then-partner, Sander Smith, for the LA label Aladdin. The following year, in 1947, recordings from that session were released one after another, and "Katie Mae Blues" became a hit. Subsequently, throughout the 1940s and 50s, he made many recordings for labels such as Gold Star, Decca, and Herald, producing numerous hits. In 1959, he gained popularity among white audiences during the folk revival. After that, based in Houston, he performed at many folk festivals in Europe and America. Known as the most prolific bluesman, he released over 100 albums. He left behind many popular and iconic albums on various labels, including "Sings The Blues" (1961), "Mojo Hand" (1962), and "The Texas Bluesman" (1968), all known for their impactful album covers. In 1978, he made his first visit to Japan, where his unique playing style became very popular. He passed away from cancer in 1982.
