John Lee Hooker - Sings the Blues + Sings Blues [New CD] Spain - Import

2 LPs ON 1 CD + 5 BONUS TRACKSKING OF THE BOOGIE BLUESJohn Lee Hooker developed a “talking blues” style that became his trademark. Though similar to the early Delta tradition, his metrically free approach and unique sound would make him a staple of Detroit blues. Often called the “King of the Boogie,” Hooker’s driving, rhythmic approach to guitar playing has become an integral part of the blues. This quintessential release includes two albums from the beginning of his career: Sings the Blues (Crown 1961) and Sings Blues (King 1960). Although the two records share nearly identical titles, each contains a different and excellent track list. The former LP features great electric numbers such as “Hug and Squeeze (You),” “Good Rockin’ Mama,” and “The Syndicate,” while the latter contains Hooker’s solo recordings originally issued on the Modern label. Both albums have been remastered and packaged together in this very special collector’s edition, which also includes 5 bonus tracks from the same period.PERSONNEL:JOHN LEE HOOKER, vocals, lead guitar and foot stomping, plus:EDDIE KIRKLAND, guitar & bassBOB THURMAN, pianoTOM WHITEHEAD, drumsOTIS FINCH, tenor saxamong othersRecorded in Detroit and Chicago, 1950-­1955.INCLUDES 16-PAGE BOOKLETTRACKS:SINGS THE BLUES (Crown CLP-­5232, 1961)01 HUG AND SQUEEZE (YOU) 2:5602 I LOVE YOU BABY 3:1203 THE SYNDICATE 3:0004 BOOGIE WOOGIE ALL NIGHT LONG 2:4205 GOOD ROCKIN’ MAMA 2:2806 LET YOUR DADDY RIDE 2:3907 TURN OVER A NEW LEAF 3:0908 DON’T YOU REMEMBER ME 2:4809 DRIFTIN’ FROM DOOR TO DOOR 3:0010 SHE LEFT ME ON MY BENDED KNEE 2:58SINGS BLUES (King 727, 1960)11 WANDERING BLUES 3:1512 I’M GONNA KILL THAT WOMAN 3:0213 HEART TROUBLE BLUES 2:5814 SLIM’S STOMP 2:5815 THE NUMBERS 3:0716 NIGHTMARE BLUES 2:5817 MOANIN’ BLUES 3:0218 DON’T GO BABY 3:1319 LATE LAST NIGHT 2:5820 DEVIL’S JUMP 2:5221 WHO’S BEEN JIVING YOU? 3:11BONUS TRACKS22 I TRIED HARD 2:5523 YOU RECEIVE ME 3:1424 TAXI DRIVER 3:0725 ROLL ’N’ ROLL 2:4226 I’M READY 2:38TOTAL TIME: 77:02