John Lee Hooker: The Best Of Friends – COMPACT DISCS

Title: The Best Of Friends
Artist: John Lee Hooker
Label: BMG Rights Managemen
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 4099964045536
Genre: Blues
Release Date: 2024-07-12
Number of Discs: 1

The Best of Friends – John Lee Hooker The premise behind this compilation is somewhat unusual: classic tracks, yes, but classic tracks recorded by John Lee Hooker… and friends. Charles Brown, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Los Lobos, and Bonnie Raitt are only some of the performers who appear here, and the tracks, selected from recordings made by the prolific guitarist since 1988, show that Hooker hasn’t lost his touch. Among the highlights, there’s a smokin’ duet with Raitt on “I’m in the Mood,” a rendition of “Boom Boom” with a guest appearance from Jimmie Vaughan, and a reprise of Hooker’s 1956 hit “Dimples” with Los Lobos backing up. Mention must also be made of the lone solo track on this CD, the acoustic “Tupelo,” which hearkens to Hooker’s Delta blues roots. There are also three previously unreleased tracks, which are probably the real reason to get this compilation. – Genevieve Williams

Tracks:
1.1 Boogie Chillen – Eric Clapton
1.2 This Is Hip – Ry Cooder
1.3 The Healer
1.4 I Cover the Waterfront – Van Morrison
1.5 Boom Boom – Jimmie Vaughan
1.6 I’m in the Mood – Bonnie Raitt
1.7 Burnin’ Hell – Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite
1.8 Tupelo
1.9 Baby Lee – Robert Cray
1.10 Dimples – Los Lobos
1.11 Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) – Carlos Santana
1.12 Big Legs Tight Skirt – Ike Turner, Ry Cooder
1.13 Don’t Look Back – Van Morrison