Label: Blues Joint
Reissued 10/6/2023, Originally released 1961
*Down Beat One of the most influential blues guitarists to come out of the state of Texas, Lightnin' Hopkins' unique fingerpicking guitar style would alternate single-note leads with rhythm and bass guitar, adding percussive elements by slapping or tapping the body of his guitar. The 1960 album Lightnin' presents him in a trio format backed by bassist Leonard Gaskin and drummer Samuel "Sticks" Evans. 180-gram VIRGIN VINYL LIMITED EDITION. The Complete Album + 2 Bonus Tracks.
Track listing:
- Automobile Blues
- You Better Watch Yourself
- Mean Old Frisco
- Shinin' Moon
- Come Back Baby
- Hello Central (Give Me 209)*
- Thinkin' 'Bout An Old Friend
- The Walkin' Blues
- Back To New Orleans
- Katie Mae
- Down There Baby
- See See Rider*
Bonus Tracks*