King of Dowling Street
King of Dowling Street
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Format: CD / Box Set
Our Take
Our Take
Ah, Lightnin' Hopkins, the King of Dowling Street, the man who could make a guitar weep and sing like no other. This album is a portal into the soul of Texas blues, a raw and gritty journey through the dusty streets and smoky juke joints of the Deep South.
The opening track, "Katie Mae", is a foot-stomping, finger-picking masterpiece that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Hopkins' gravelly voice cuts through the music like a knife, delivering lyrics that are both poetic and gut-wrenching.
Throughout the album, Hopkins showcases his virtuosity on the guitar, effortlessly shifting between shuffling boogies, slow-burning ballads, and blistering blues riffs. His playing is deceptively simple, yet full of emotion and depth that speaks to his years of experience on the road.
Standout tracks include the haunting "Lonesome Dog Blues", the rollicking "Sugar Mama", and the poignant "My Black Name". Each song is a snapshot of a different aspect of Hopkins' life, from love and loss to the struggle of everyday existence.
Overall, Lightnin' Hopkins' King of Dowling Street is a timeless masterpiece that cements his legacy as one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. So grab a bottle of whiskey, put on your dancing shoes, and let yourself be transported to a world where the blues reign supreme.
Track Listing
Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Moanin' Blues
2. Leavin' Blues
3. Late in the Evening
4. Lightnin' Jump
5. Long Gone Like a Turkey Through the Corn
6. How Long Have It Been Since You Been Home
7. Mojo Hand
8. Glory Be
9. How Long Has the Train Been Gone
10. Have You Ever Loved a Woman
11. Santa
12. Black Mare Trot
13. Coffee for Mama
14. Awful Dream
15. Sometimes She Will
16. Shine On Moon
17. Houston Bound
18. Baby I Don't Care
19. Give Me Time to Think
20. No Education
Disc: 2
1. This Time We're Going to Try
2. Christmas Time Is Coming
3. Let's Work Awhile
4. The Jet
5. I Don't Need You Woman
6. I Wish I Was a Baby
7. This Crazy Song
8. Lightnin's Love
9. Take It If You Want It
10. Have Have You Been
11. My Baby Was Crying for Bread
12. I Wonder Where She Can Be Tonight
13. Feel Like Ballin' the Jack
14. Rainy Day in Houston
15. How Does It (Instrumental)
16. A Man Like Me Is Hard to Find
17. Movin' Out
18. You Just Gotta Miss Me
19. World's in a Tangle
20. Shinin' Moon
Disc: 3
1. You Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
2. Big Black Cadillac Blues
3. Baby Please Don't Go
4. Houston Rock
5. Leave Jike Mary Alone
6. Rock Me All Night Long
7. Don't Treat That Man the Way You Treat Me
8. Cook My Breakfast
9. You Treat Po' Lightnin' Wrong
10. I Got My Hook in Your Water
11. Mighty Crazy
12. My Babe
13. Last Night I Lost the Best Friend I Ever Had
14. Mr. Charlie (Part 2)
15. Baby Scratch My Back
16. Mojo Hand
17. Shining Moon
1. Moanin' Blues
2. Leavin' Blues
3. Late in the Evening
4. Lightnin' Jump
5. Long Gone Like a Turkey Through the Corn
6. How Long Have It Been Since You Been Home
7. Mojo Hand
8. Glory Be
9. How Long Has the Train Been Gone
10. Have You Ever Loved a Woman
11. Santa
12. Black Mare Trot
13. Coffee for Mama
14. Awful Dream
15. Sometimes She Will
16. Shine On Moon
17. Houston Bound
18. Baby I Don't Care
19. Give Me Time to Think
20. No Education
Disc: 2
1. This Time We're Going to Try
2. Christmas Time Is Coming
3. Let's Work Awhile
4. The Jet
5. I Don't Need You Woman
6. I Wish I Was a Baby
7. This Crazy Song
8. Lightnin's Love
9. Take It If You Want It
10. Have Have You Been
11. My Baby Was Crying for Bread
12. I Wonder Where She Can Be Tonight
13. Feel Like Ballin' the Jack
14. Rainy Day in Houston
15. How Does It (Instrumental)
16. A Man Like Me Is Hard to Find
17. Movin' Out
18. You Just Gotta Miss Me
19. World's in a Tangle
20. Shinin' Moon
Disc: 3
1. You Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
2. Big Black Cadillac Blues
3. Baby Please Don't Go
4. Houston Rock
5. Leave Jike Mary Alone
6. Rock Me All Night Long
7. Don't Treat That Man the Way You Treat Me
8. Cook My Breakfast
9. You Treat Po' Lightnin' Wrong
10. I Got My Hook in Your Water
11. Mighty Crazy
12. My Babe
13. Last Night I Lost the Best Friend I Ever Had
14. Mr. Charlie (Part 2)
15. Baby Scratch My Back
16. Mojo Hand
17. Shining Moon
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Delivery & Returns
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