1946-1951: Lightnin' Hopkins: Amazon.ca: Music

Disc: 1
1. Katie Mae Blues
2. Feel So Bad (Alternate)
3. That Mean Old Twister
4. Rocky Mountain Blues
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Disc: 2
1. Morning Blues
2. Have To Let You Go
3. Baby Child
4. Mistreater Blues
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Disc: 3
1. Ain't It A Shame
2. Tim Moore's Farm
3. You Don't Know
4. Treat Me Kind
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Disc: 4
1. Henry Penny Blues
2. Loretta Blues
3. Jackstopper Blues
4. Grievance Blues
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Disc: 5
1. New York Boogie
2. You Caused My Heart To Weep
3. I Wonder Why
4. Papa Bones Boogie
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This collection assembles the best sides from Hopkins' classic period, remastered from carefully selected originals. 126 tracks on 5 CDs. Standard jewel cases housed in a slip-box. JSP Records. 2003.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unparalleled Blues Purity, Jun 13 2004

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Jenni Greco (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1946-1951 (Audio CD)

This 5 CD set is almost too much of a good thing for lovers of raw country blues guitar music, a revelation of emotion and execution by a rare master of his art. For anyone interested in hearing the unencumberd essence of the human soul, this set is imperative. Though just about any recording by Hopkins is recommended (and there are quite a few) these discs capture him in his prime, playing with a conviction and power at a time when he had nothing to lose, before his "discovery" by white blues lovers in the sixties. The fact that themes are often repeated should be of little concern to those wishing to experience a primal example of evolution in country blues. Not only is this set a fantastic bargain for 5 discs, it is priceless when you get to hear what they contain.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unparalleled Blues Purity, Jun 13 2004

By Jenni Greco - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: 1946-1951 (Audio CD)

This 5 CD set is almost too much of a good thing for lovers of raw country blues guitar music, a revelation of emotion and execution by a rare master of his art. For anyone interested in hearing the unencumberd essence of the human soul, this set is imperative. Though just about any recording by Hopkins is recommended (and there are quite a few) these discs capture him in his prime, playing with a conviction and power at a time when he had nothing to lose, before his "discovery" by white blues lovers in the sixties. The fact that themes are often repeated should be of little concern to those wishing to experience a primal example of evolution in country blues. Not only is this set a fantastic bargain for 5 discs, it is priceless when you get to hear what they contain.

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5.0 out of 5 stars LIGHTNIN' STRIKES 120 TIMES !!!!!, Mar 23 2010

By Lonnie P. Fredette - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: 1946-1951 (Audio CD)

I could sit all day and listen to this fantastic collection of songs by Lightnin'!!! Before this I only had "The Complete Aladdin Recordings" which is, also, an excellent compilation. This JSP box set covers the same early recording period as the Aladdin, but goes past the last of the Aladdin sessions in 1948 into the 1949-1951 era. This is all primitive Lightnin', singing and playing with a command and conviction which is totally irresistable. The song writing is excellent and covers an extensive range of topics with a wit and wisdom which is truely amazing! The guitar mastery is, also, true genius as tempos within a song are changed to provide an almost 'song within a song' approach. This box set is a MUST for any devotee of the acoustic blues gendre!!! Nuf said! ( Thanks to Amazon for GREAT SERVICE, as usual! )

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5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars for Lightnin' Hopkins, Jun 17 2008

By D. B Pepper "neonx83" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: 1946-1951 (Audio CD)

There are a few songs on these discs that I don't like, because I feel Lightnin' was being a bit lazy, but let's face it; the bulk of this music is some primordial, powerful stuff. "Tim Moore's Farm" and "Unkind Blues" are dazzling. The last song that Lightnin' Hopkins performs on the Yazoo DVD which he shares with Roosevelt Sykes, which I believe we can call "Grandpa and Grandma Blues", though the title isn't given, is wonderfully improvised and similar to some of the music on this box set.

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