Lightning Hopkins Sings the Blues
Lightnin' Hopkins · 1961
21 min · 10 tracks · electric blues · country blues · Texas blues
Raw and intimate, Lightnin' Hopkins' guitar weaves through heartfelt tales of loneliness and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw storytelling with heartfelt emotion
- short tracks for quick engagement
- intimate moments of personal reflection
- steady progression through loneliness
- for casual afternoon listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, sprawling albums
- seek upbeat party energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1961, Lightnin' Hopkins was already an established figure in the Texas blues scene, having released several albums since his recording debut in 1946. 'Lightning Hopkins Sings the Blues' represents a continuation of his prolific output, showcasing his distinctive storytelling style while solidifying his role as a prominent voice in American music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muddy Waters· John Lee Hooker· Howlin' Wolf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Just Sittin Down Thinkin
- 2 Jake Head Boogie 2:55
- 3 Lonesome Dog Blues 2:45
- 4 Tell Me Pretty Mama 3:15
- 5 Last Affair 3:00
- 6 Don’t Keep My Baby Long 2:20
- 7 Santa Fe Blues 2:51
- 8 Give Me Back That Wig 2:19
- 9 Someday 2:33
- 10 Ain’t It Lonesome
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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