Jul 2002 Lightning Hopkins “The Best Of Lightning Hopkins”
Artista / Grupo: Lightning Hopkins
Álbum: The Best Of Lightning Hopkins
Discográfica: Arhoolie
Año publicación:
Fecha crítica: 7/2002
Valoración: ESSENTIAL
What can be said about the legendary Lighting Hopkins? We cannot bring forward anything that has not been said about the musical, vocal originality and the high creative quality of this artist Simply mention that the songs selection is perfect and covers different periods of Sam’s musical career Seven songs have been taken of some recording sessions for Gold Star in Houston between 1947 and 1950 The rest is a selection done by Chris Strachwitz, owner of Arhoolie Records, from different sessions in Houston and Berkely, CA between 1961 and 1969 Besides electric guitar we can also hear Hopkins playing piano and organ in two songs Also mention Francis Clay drums work in some of the tunes And once again say that, as always, Hopkins is superb, very inspired and gives us an amazing playing