Lightnin' Hopkins - The Swarthmore Concert [Recorded 1964] (1993)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 230 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 121 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Blues, Acoustic Blues, Texas Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Prestige/Bluesville Records (00025218056328)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+.cue+log) - 230 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 121 MB | Covers - 5 MB
Genre: Blues, Acoustic Blues, Texas Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Prestige/Bluesville Records (00025218056328)
A Lightnin' solo concert from his college kiddie-folk period (1964), this languished unissued in Fantasy Records' vaults until its release in the early '90s. That's a shame, because this concert captures Lightnin' at his beguiling best, spinning tales and blues magic with every track. His introductions are half the show, making even shopworn staples like "Baby Please Don't Go" and "My Babe" sound fresh. His guitar work is astounding, pulling off inventive leads while maintaining a constant boogie rhythm that makes other instruments superfluous. If you want a disc that clearly showcases Lightnin' Hopkins at his enchanting best, start your collection with this one; it's a charmer.