Lightning Hopkins - The Texas Blues Man

Review by Casey Helmick

The Texas Blues Man by Lightning Hopkins is a classic blues album that showcases the raw, emotive power of one of the genre's most iconic performers. With his distinctive finger-picking style and soulful vocals, Hopkins delivers a set of timeless tunes that capture the essence of the blues.

From the opening track, "Mojo Hand," to the closing number, "Meet Me in the Bottom," Hopkins' guitar work is nothing short of mesmerizing. His ability to create a rich, textured sound with just his fingers and a guitar is truly impressive.

The album's standout tracks include "Black Cadillac," a haunting ballad about lost love, and "Baby Please Don't Go," a rollicking, uptempo number that showcases Hopkins' playful side. But every song on the album is a gem, showcasing the depth and breadth of Hopkins' talent.

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Artist: Lightning Hopkins
Album: The Texas Blues Man

Blues

1969

Rating: 4.11

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
At Home Blues	3:03
Take A Walk	2:40
Cut Me Out, Baby	3:26
Watch My Fingers	2:43
Love Like A Hydrant	3:50
Little Antoinette	3:35
Tom Moore Blues	4:55
Slavery	5:23
Bud Russell Blues	4:25
I Would If I Could	3:14

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Lightning Hopkins - Watch My Fingers

Lightnin' Hopkins - At Home Blues

Lightnin' Hopkins - The Texas Bluesman - Once Was a Gambler -01

Lightnin Hopkins- Texas Blues - 01. Once Was A Gambler

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Catalog Numbers

F 1034
AR 19010

Labels

Arhoolie Records

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Vinyl
LP
Album

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Musidisc-Europe
Copyright (c)	Tradition Music Co.
Printed By	Imprimerie Polychrome

Credits

Role	Credit
Composed By	Sam Hopkins
Design	Wayne Pope
Photography By	Chris Strachwitz
Recorded By	Chris Strachwitz

Notes

Recorded by Chris Strachwitz on portable equipment in Houston, Texas, on December 18, 1967.
Made in France on label.

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Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): AR-19010 A MP
Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): AR-19010 B MP
Rights Society: BIEM
Price Code: Ⓣ
Other (Rights reserved): D.R.
Other (US Category original release): F 1034

About Lightning Hopkins

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American country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born: 15 March 1912, Centerville, Leon County, Texas, USA. Died: 30 January 1982, Houston, Texas, USA. In 1920, Hopkins met the legendary at a social function and got a chance to play with him. His cousin was . While they were playing together in Houston in 1946, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' . Hopkins first recorded with pianist Wilson Smith and the pair were dubbed 'Lightning' & 'Thunder' to add some dynamic to their marketing. Strong recordings followed from Hopkins, such as his song "Mojo Hand" (1960). He later inspired many artists such as , and .

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Sam Hopkins

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Summary by Casey Helmick

The Texas Blues Man is a must-have for any blues fan. It's a timeless album that continues to inspire and captivate listeners to this day. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just discovering the blues for the first time, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Comments

m1ssm3l0di3

Awesome.

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Should be 90,000 views, not 900.
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People have no sense of what music really is.

jessijaramillo05

'Tom moore' blues and 'slavery' as well as every other tune on this album are my favorites

idmoodra

This album is the absolute top, his playing touches the space that some great sitar players can achieve.

haliy26

jpfaber27

When Ol'Lightnin plays I smell the rain in Texas

esekyqawy

He sure was cool.

holdenmcglothlin

So go head on lightnin

giaiphapcoffee

An amazing visionary. Great music. A must study. Thank you for your contribution.

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altadfeen

Ol LIGHTNING CAN'T BE ALIVE..BUT...HIS INFLUENCE..CHANGED THE COUNTRY MUSIC INDUSTRY..MY COUSIN HANK SR...HAD TO JAM W HIM..IF YOU LISTEN TO BUCKETS GOT A HOLE IN IT...CAUSE HE HADN'T PLAYED ELECTRIC LONG ENOUGH..TO DO THAT LICK .W OUT SAM.
JJ CALE...PLAYED TRIBUTE IN SONG "WISH I HAD NOT SAID THAT"...WAS REALLY HAD NOT SLEPT ALL DAY..AND OF COURSE HE DINT WANT CREDIT..FAME...ANOTHER SUBTLE TRIBUTE...JUS PLAYIN HOUSTON..BARS. THANK YOU ALL

asimunek

Just a good guy who showed Tony Joe White the way to his future, thank God he played his thing like he did!

mattylda

love blues..

tonnyweslleyss

Lightnin'

nasinazz66

If you have invested some $$ in a high quality home stereo system..and can crank this at a volume that Mr Hopkins intended it to be heard...you know how badass this song is

misschau

Totally awesome :) Love this :) This makes my evening :)

alltronic

Does anyone know which album this music was recorded? Thx in advance!

ramyablogger

Gambled my way into homelessness and now I'm taking it to books in South Tahoe but I'll return to the gutter again one day. Tell the truth Lightning!!

emmmagrace

C'est en 1966 que j'ai entendu pour la première fois cette chanson . Elle avait complètement révolutionné mes goûts musicaux. Comme j'habitais en Algérie, il m'avait fallu prés de 10 ans pour trouver le LP, ''Burnin' in L.A.'', qui contient cette chanson. Pour l'histoire cet album a obtenu le Prix Jazz Hot aux Etats-Unis. C'est un des disques les plus précieux que je possède.
Merci pour ce clip !
Foudil from Algeria

smilebs

greatest piece of music.

grinderecho

Po’ lightnin was the real deal

dotellcalligraphyanddesigns

I gamble every time I leave the house.

guitarisque

This song is pure golden. I subscribed because of the song and to be #333. May the world bless you always stranger

wafialhar123

HARD AS NAILS

jhelmuth7

someone has the lyrics please :3

najafali20

For listeners who don’t know, this song (and the entire album Texas Blues Man) was recorded by Chris Strachwitz at Lightnin’s apartment in Houston on December 18, 1967. Phenomenal!

zeynahruhu

I am always wondering what guitar he is using here, the sound is incredible. Have been searching for photos or details on this recording but this could not identify the guitar with certainty.