Live at Newport
Lightnin' Hopkins · 2002
40 min · 12 tracks · electric blues · country blues · Texas blues
Raw, electrifying blues guitar intertwines with heartfelt vocals, capturing the spirit of live performance.
Why this album works
'Live at Newport' stands out for its authentic representation of Hopkins' raw talent and live performance energy. The album received acclaim for revitalizing interest in classic blues and has contributed to the legacy of the Newport Folk Festival as a platform for iconic artists, fostering an appreciation for blues in popular culture.
- Best for
- raw energy from live performance wave-like pacing with climaxes heartfelt vocals and guitar interplay
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Live at Newport' showcases Lightnin' Hopkins at a time when he was celebrated as a pioneering figure in Texas blues. This album emerged during a resurgence of interest in traditional blues music and highlighted Hopkins' influence on subsequent generations of musicians. It marked a significant point in his late career, reminding audiences of his enduring artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dave Van Ronk· Odetta· Jimi Hendrix
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Introduction by Michael Bloomfield 0:56
- 2 Where Can I Find My Baby 3:15
- 3 Baby Please Don’t Go Standout 3:16
- 4 Mojo Hand Standout 3:55
- 5 Trouble in Mind 2:42
- 6 The Woman I Loving, She’s Taken My Appetite 4:01
- 7 Come On Baby 2:11
- 8 Cotton Patch Blues Standout 8:34
- 9 Instrumental 3:55
- 10 Jealous of My Wife 2:59
- 11 Every Day About This Time 2:58
- 12 Shake That Thing 1:41
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