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Like most things, listening to the blues should be approached with a sense of wonder, as if listening for the first time. Such is the way one should listen to John Lee Hooker’s music. The tracks in this album are among John Lee Hooker’s first, dating back 70 years on average. His fans will know his tracks by heart; others will at least recognise the style. And yet, listening and re-listening to these tracks is never a chore. On the classic Boogie Chillen, his breakthrough hit, we are reminded of how astounding his work is. His way of composing songs without a plan, the rusty-metal sound, the voice of this charming Prince of Darkness, and the way he taps his foot along to the rhythm and smooth boogie… no one played like that before John Lee Hooker, no one could come close. Many tried afterwards, but could never manage to completely imitate the original. Ailing from Mississippi before settling in Detroit where he began his career, John Lee Hooker created this style, and there he remained his whole life. Later on, he released records in which he was accompanied by other musicians, even white blues, rock and jazz stars (like Miles Davis). But it’s here, alone as an already revered artist on these twenty tracks, that he made his legend. © Stéphane Deschamps/Qobuz
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Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher - Sony ATV Music Pub (UK) Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Tristan Music Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - Sony, MusicPublisher - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher - ATV Music Pub (UK) Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, MainArtist - Tony Hollins, Composer - Universal, MusicPublisher - MCA Music ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, MainArtist - Jimmy Rogers, Composer - Tristan Music Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, MainArtist - Tony Hollins, Composer - Universal, MusicPublisher - MCA Music ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Jules Taub, Composer - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, MainArtist - La Cienega Music, MusicPublisher - JL Hooker, Composer
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Bernard Besman, Composer - John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - Universal Music Pub MGB Ltd, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
John Lee Hooker, Composer, MainArtist - "Little" Eddie Kirkland, MainArtist - Wixen Music Pub Inc, MusicPublisher
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records
Albumbeschreibung
Like most things, listening to the blues should be approached with a sense of wonder, as if listening for the first time. Such is the way one should listen to John Lee Hooker’s music. The tracks in this album are among John Lee Hooker’s first, dating back 70 years on average. His fans will know his tracks by heart; others will at least recognise the style. And yet, listening and re-listening to these tracks is never a chore. On the classic Boogie Chillen, his breakthrough hit, we are reminded of how astounding his work is. His way of composing songs without a plan, the rusty-metal sound, the voice of this charming Prince of Darkness, and the way he taps his foot along to the rhythm and smooth boogie… no one played like that before John Lee Hooker, no one could come close. Many tried afterwards, but could never manage to completely imitate the original. Ailing from Mississippi before settling in Detroit where he began his career, John Lee Hooker created this style, and there he remained his whole life. Later on, he released records in which he was accompanied by other musicians, even white blues, rock and jazz stars (like Miles Davis). But it’s here, alone as an already revered artist on these twenty tracks, that he made his legend. © Stéphane Deschamps/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 20 track(s)
- Total length: 00:59:10
- Main artists: John Lee Hooker
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: ACE RECORDS
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Blues
(C) 2008 Ace Records (P) 2008 Ace Records - This product is protected by a registered watermark patent. All copying prohibited.
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