Hopkins, Lightnin | Herald Recordings 2 | CD

Lightnin' Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, born on 15 March 1912 in Centerville, Leon County, Texas, and died on 30 January 1982 in Houston, Texas. In 1946, while playing in Houston, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Aladdin Records in Los Angeles. He later inspired artists including Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt and Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan.

This 1 CD compilation collects the second set of recordings Lightnin' Hopkins made for Herald, from 1954. It was released by Collectables in the US in 1992. Two tracks feature vocals by Ruth Ames, and the liner notes are by Kerry Kudlacek.

Track List

1. Let's Move
2. Blues Is A Mighty Bad Feeling
3. Boogie Woogie Dance
4. Please Don't Go Baby
5. Remember Me
6. Finally Met My Baby
7. That's Alright Baby
8. I Love You Baby
9. Grandma's Boogie
10. Had A Gal Called Sal
11. Shine On Moon
12. Don't Need No Job
13. Early Mornin' Boogie
14. Lightnin's Special