John Lee Hooker - Boogie Chillen': The Early Years 1948-62 - VINYL LP

Vinyl LP pressing. John Lee Hooker, known as InchThe King of the BoogieInch and Inchthe Boogie ManInch, was a true Blues icon. Quality rather than quantity is the key to Hooker's singular success. He did not have a huge number of hits in the R&B chart, but those that did make a major impact would provide some of the key musical architecture for future blues and rock artists. When he came to prominence in the late '40s, he was playing blues in a way that was regarded as somewhat spare, his dark repetitive vocals supported only by his amplified guitar and his stamping foot. His was no overnight stardom. Having paid his dues over many years, once he started recording, he did so prolifically. This fine collection of his earlier songs demonstrates Hooker's blues virtuosity while at the same time establishing his work as a signpost to a deeper understanding of the British Blues explosion. It features a host of early hits including the iconic No.1's InchBoogie Chillen'Inch and InchI'm In The MoodInch, alongside InchHoogie BoogieInch, InchHobo BluesInch, InchCrawlin' King SnakeInch, InchDimplesInch, InchNo ShoesInch and, naturally, the timeless InchBoom BoomInch Album Tracks 1. Boogie Chillen' 2. Hoogie Boogie 3. Hobo Blues 4. Crawlin' King Snake 5. Huckle Up Baby 6. I'm in the Mood 7. Ride 'Til I Die 8. Too Much Boogie 9. It's My Own Fault 10. Mambo Chillun' 11. Dimples 12. I'm So Excited 13. You Can Lead Me Baby 14. I Love You Honey 15. No Shoes 16. Boom Boom