Lightnin' in New York
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1961
42 min · 8 tracks · electric blues · country blues · Texas blues
Raw Texas blues infused with a vibrant live energy that captures Hopkins' commanding presence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for relaxed evenings
- raw energy for intimate gatherings
- captivating storytelling through performance
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seek fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer polished studio production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1961, 'Lightnin' in New York' is Lightnin' Hopkins' first album recorded live, showcasing his artistry at a time when he was gaining wider recognition. This period followed a series of successful studio recordings and marked his transition to a more prominent figure in the American blues scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muddy Waters· John Lee Hooker· Howlin' Wolf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Take It Easy 6:21
- 2 Mighty Crazy 7:04
- 3 Your Own Fault, Baby, to Treat Me the Way You Do 4:44
- 4 I’ve Had My Fun If I Don’t Get Well No More 3:55
- 5 The Trouble Blues 4:42
- 6 Lightnin’s Piano Boogie 2:29
- 7 Wonder Why 6:12
- 8 Mister Charlie 7:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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