Description
.. shotgun: the essential collection / red vinyl
Artist
American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Born: 15 March 1912, Centerville, Leon County, Texas, USA.
Died: 30 January 1982, Houston, Texas, USA.
In 1920, Hopkins met the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function and got a chance to play with him.
His cousin was Texas Alexander. While they were playing together in Houston in 1946, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. Hopkins first recorded with pianist Wilson Smith and the pair were dubbed 'Lightning' & 'Thunder' to add some dynamic to their marketing.
Strong recordings followed from Hopkins, such as his song "Mojo Hand" (1960). He later inspired many artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.
Tracks
A1
Bring Me My Shotgun
A2
Mojo Hand
A3
Shake That Thing
A4
Lonesome Dog Blues
A5
Coffee For Mama
A6
Shine On, Moon!
B1
How Long Has The Train Been Gone?
B2
Awful Dream
B3
Last Night
B4
Sometimes She Will
B5
Have You Ever Loved A Woman
B6
Houston Bound
Releases
Labels
Goldenlane Records
Countries
United States of America