John Lee Hooker - That's My Story / House of the Blues [New CD]

2 LPs ON 1 CD4 STARS DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE (1960)John 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 the Detroit blues. Often called the “The King of the Boogie”, Hooker’s driving, rhythmic approach to guitar playing has become an integral part of the blues. His thunderous electric guitar sounded raw, while his basic technique was riveting. This quintessential collector’s edition includes two of Hooker’s finest albums: That’s My Story (1960), and the long unavailable House of the Blues (1959). These two masterpieces have been remastered and packaged together in this very special release. Contained here is the cream ofthe crop from Hooker’s hit-making stretch during his most inspired years. Without a doubt, this is the material upon which John Lee Hooker’s legend was built.PERSONNEL:JOHN LEE HOOKER, vocals and guitar, plus:Eddie Kirkland (guitar)Sam Jones (bass)Bob Thurman (piano)Louis Hayes (drums), among others.Recorded in New York, Chicago and Detroit, between 1951 and 1960.“In That’s My Story, Hooker manages to communicate true emotional experiences in a convincing fashion.” - Down Beat magazine (1960)“Hooker’s tapping-foot percussion provides a hypnotic back-beat.” - Living Blues magazine16-PAGE BOOKLET RARE PHOTOS, VINTAGE MEMORABILIA & DETAILED LINER NOTESTRACKS:THAT’S MY STORY01. I NEED SOME MONEY 2:3002. COME ON AND SEE ABOUT ME 3:1103. I’M WANDERIN’ 4:2704. DEMOCRAT MAN 3:2905. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT YOU 3:0506. GONNA USE MY ROD 4:2307. WEDNESDAY EVENIN’ BLUES 3:3608. NO MORE DOGGIN’ 2:4809. ONE OF THESE DAYS 3:3910. I BELIEVE I’LL GO BACK HOME 3:4511. YOU’RE LEAVIN’ ME, BABY 3:5612. THAT’S MY STORY 3:56HOUSE OF THE BLUES13. WALKIN’ THE BOOGIE 2:4314. LOVE BLUES 3:0115. UNION STATE BLUES 2:5816. IT’S MY OWN FAULT 2:5917. LEAVE MY WIFE ALONE 2:4818. RAMBLIN’ BY MYSELF 3:2119. SUGAR MAMA 3:1620. DOWN AT THE LANDING 2:5621. LOUISE 3:0522. GROUND HOG BLUES 2:5823. HIGH PRICED WOMAN 2:4424. WOMEN AND MONEY 2:54TOTAL TIME: 78:26