Lightnin

Description

All mastered from the original analogue master tapes by mastering maestro Kevin Gray. 180gram LPs pressed at Acoustic Sounds state-of-the-art pressing plant, Quality Record Pressings, plated by Gary Salstrom.

Deep groove label pressings, tip-on jackets on thick cardboard stock,

Recorded for Prestiges Bluesville subsidiary in 1960, Lightnin is among the rewarding acoustic dates Lightnin Hopkins delivered in the early 60s. The session has an informal, relaxed quality, and this approach serves a 48-year-old Hopkins impressively well on both originals like Thinkin Bout an Old Friend and the familiar Katie Mae and enjoyable interpretations of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhees Back to New Orleans and Arthur Big Boy Crudups Mean Old Frisco. Hopkins only accompaniment consists of bassist Leonard Gaskin and drummer Belton Evans, both of whom play in an understated fashion and do their part to make this intimate setting successful. From the remorseful Come Back Baby to more lighthearted, fun numbers like You Better Watch Yourself and Automobile Blues, Lightnin is a lot like being in a small club with Hopkins as he shares his experiences, insights and humor with you. All Music Guide