Lightnin' Hopkins - Lightnin' / Analogue Productions

Recorded in 1960 for Bluesville, a subsidiary of the Prestige label, "Lightnin'" is one of the more rewarding recordings by American singer-guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins.

The session has an informal, relaxed feel, which suits tracks like "Thinkin' 'Bout an Old Friend," "Katie Mae," "Back to New Orleans" and "Mean Old Frisco" well. Playing

alongside Hopkins are only bassist Leonard Gaskin and drummer Belton Evans, who unobtrusively accompany him.The recording was done by Rudy van Gelder, remastering

for Analogue Productions was done by Kevin Gray. Liner notes by Joe Goldberg.

Title

Side A

1. Automobile Blues

2. You Better Watch Yourself

3. Mean Old Frisco

4. Shinin' Moon

5. Come Back Baby

Side B

6. Thinkin' 'Bout An Old Friend

7. The Walkin' Blues

8. Back To New Orleans

9. Katie Mae

10. Down There Baby