JOHN LEE HOOKER – The Best Of Friends (Reissue) – 2LP – Vinyl

Description

2LP – Black Vinyl.

Originally released in 1998, The Best of Friends celebrates John Lee Hookers late-career collaborations with a whos-who of esteemed guests including Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt. 25 years later, it remains a vivid portrait of Hookers vitality during this period and the unwavering respect of the musicians he influenced. Released here on 2LP vinyl for the first time and reissued on CD, The Best of Friends provides a perfect entry point for Hooker fans looking to explore his output in the 1980s and 90s.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. Boogie Chillen – John Lee Hooker & Eric Clapton [4:35]
2. This Is Hip – John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder [3:23]
3. The Healer – John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana [5:37]
4. I Cover The Waterfront – John Lee Hooker & Van Morrison [6:39]

Side B
1. Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker & Jimmie Vaughan [4:16]
2. I’m in the Mood – John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt [4:28]
3. Burnin’ Hell – John Lee Hooker & Ben Harper [4:59]
4. Tupelo – John Lee Hooker [3:54]

Side C
1. Baby Lee – John Lee Hooker [3:43]
2. Dimples – John Lee Hooker & Los Lobos [3:59]
3. Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) – John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana [4:45]

Side D
1. Big Legs, Tight Skirt – John Lee Hooker & Ike Turner [5:59]
2. Don’t Look Back – John Lee Hooker & Charles Brown [6:41]
3. Up and Down – John Lee Hooker [4:35]