MusicRatty: Repost: Lightnin' Hopkins - Mojo Hand (Great Album US 1960 + Bonus)

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Repost: Lightnin' Hopkins - Mojo Hand (Great Album US 1960 + Bonus)

2008-08-03 13:17:30 by ChrisGoesRock in ChrisGoesRock

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This album, recorded for Fire Records, is especially interesting because it casts Hopkins in a more R&B-flavored environment. This obvious effort to get a hit makes for some excellent blues; moody and powerful performances play throughout. There's even a charming novelty Christmas blues, "Santa."

One of Lightin' Hopkins' greatest & rarest releases is now out on CD. Mojo Hand (originally released on the Fire label late in 1960) is particularly interesting because it presents Hopkins in a context that ranges from blues to classic R&B. The album's title track, originally released as a single, has become one of the artist's signature tunes. While 'Have You Ever Loved A Woman' features Hopkins on piano, 'Glory Be' is characterized by Hopkins' trademark guitar playing. 'Sometimes She Will' is also characterized by Hopkins' instantly recognizable guitar & pronounced vocals, while 'Awful Dreams' is notable for its apocalyptic text.

01. Mojo Hand
02. Coffee For Mama
03. Awful Dream
04. Black Mare Trot
05. Have You Ever Loved A Woman
06. Glory Bee
07. Sometimes She Will
08. Shine On, Moon!
09. Santa
10. How Long Has That Train Been Gone [Bonus]
11. Bring Me My Shotgun [Bonus]
12. Shake That Thing [Bonus]
13. Last Night [Bonus]
14. Walk A Long Time [Bonus]
15. I'm Leaving With You Now [Bonus]
16. Houston Bound [Bonus]
17. Just Pickin' [Bonus]
18. Baby I Don't Care [Bonus]

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