John Lee Hooker - That's My Story John Lee Hooker Sings The Blues

1LP Vinyl - CH 259

This newly remastered reissue presents the album "That’s My Story. John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues", recorded by the American blues star for the Riverside label in 1960.

Made in one session on February 9, 1960 at Reeves Sound Studio in New York City, it was produced by Orrin Keepnews and features part of the rhythm section from saxophonist CannonballAdderley’s group: bassist Sam Jones and drummer Louis Hayes. This session came at a time when Hooker was signed to Vee-Jay. The last thing Keepnews wanted to do was emulate Hooker’s electric-oriented, very amplified Vee- Jay output, which fared well among rock and R&B audiences. Keepnews had an acoustic country blues vision for the bluesman, and "That’s My Story" favors a raw, stripped-down, bare-bones approach – no electric guitar, no distortion, no singles aimed at rock & rollers.

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. I Need Some Money 2:25
A2. Come On And See About Me 3:06
A3. I'm Wanderin' 5:12
A4. Democrat Man 3:27
A5. I Want To Talk About You 3:02
A6. Gonna Use My Rod 4:20
B1. Wednesday Evenin' Blues 3:34
B2. No More Doggin' 2:42
B3. One Of These Days 4:05
B4. I Believe I'll Go Back Home 3:42
B5. You're Leavin' Me, Baby 3:48
B6. That's My Story 4:34