Lightnin' - The Blues Of Lightnin' Hopkins
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.
PERSONNEL:
- LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS - (vocals and guitar)
- LEONARD GASKIN - (bass)
- BELTON EVANS - (drums)
Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, November 9, 1960.
- (*) Bonus tracks:
- A6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g), unknown bass. New York, December 1951.
- B6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g). Houston, Texas, February 16 or 26, 1959.
Tracklist
SIDE A
A1 AUTOMOBILE BLUES
A2 YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF
A3 MEAN OLD FRISCO
A4 SHININ’ MOON
A5 COME BACK BABY
A6 HELLO CENTRAL (GIVE ME 209) (*)
SIDE B
B1 THINKIN’ ‘BOUT AN OLD FRIEND
B2 THE WALKIN’ BLUES
B3 BACK TO NEW ORLEANS
B4 KATIE MAE
B5 DOWN THERE BABY
B6 SEE SEE RIDER (*)
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.
PERSONNEL:
- LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS - (vocals and guitar)
- LEONARD GASKIN - (bass)
- BELTON EVANS - (drums)
Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, November 9, 1960.
- (*) Bonus tracks:
- A6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g), unknown bass. New York, December 1951.
- B6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g). Houston, Texas, February 16 or 26, 1959.
Tracklist
SIDE A
A1 AUTOMOBILE BLUES
A2 YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF
A3 MEAN OLD FRISCO
A4 SHININ’ MOON
A5 COME BACK BABY
A6 HELLO CENTRAL (GIVE ME 209) (*)
SIDE B
B1 THINKIN’ ‘BOUT AN OLD FRIEND
B2 THE WALKIN’ BLUES
B3 BACK TO NEW ORLEANS
B4 KATIE MAE
B5 DOWN THERE BABY
B6 SEE SEE RIDER (*)
Description
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.
PERSONNEL:
- LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS - (vocals and guitar)
- LEONARD GASKIN - (bass)
- BELTON EVANS - (drums)
Van Gelder Studios, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, November 9, 1960.
- (*) Bonus tracks:
- A6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g), unknown bass. New York, December 1951.
- B6: Lightning Hopkins (vc, g). Houston, Texas, February 16 or 26, 1959.
Tracklist
SIDE A
A1 AUTOMOBILE BLUES
A2 YOU BETTER WATCH YOURSELF
A3 MEAN OLD FRISCO
A4 SHININ’ MOON
A5 COME BACK BABY
A6 HELLO CENTRAL (GIVE ME 209) (*)
SIDE B
B1 THINKIN’ ‘BOUT AN OLD FRIEND
B2 THE WALKIN’ BLUES
B3 BACK TO NEW ORLEANS
B4 KATIE MAE
B5 DOWN THERE BABY
B6 SEE SEE RIDER (*)
