{"title":"Lightnin' Hopkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Lightnin' Hopkins at Shopmusic247: vinyl and CD. Find albums, reissues, deluxe editions and coloured vinyl, shipped across Canada from our Ontario warehouse. Free standard shipping on orders over $150.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lightnin-hopkins-live-from-the-ash-grove-plus-cobalt-blue-vinyl","title":"Lightnin Hopkins - Live From The Ash Grove...Plus! (Cobalt Blue) - [Vinyl]","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive From The Ash Grove...Plus! (Cobalt Blue) is a blues album by Lightnin Hopkins on Liberation Hall. This is the vinyl edition. This edition was released on October 10, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEVER RELEASED PERFORMANCES FROM THE LEGENDARY BLUES GUITARIST SOLO AT THE ASH GROVE IN LOS ANGELES IN 1966 AND 1970, AND WITH A BAND IN 1971Samuel John Hopkins was born in 1912 to a poor sharecropping family in Centerville, Texas. He immersed himself in the blues at an early age, having met Blind Lemon Jefferson at a church picnic not long after having struck out on his own. In 1946, Hopkins was \"discovered\" by Aladdin Records' talent scout Lola Anne Cullum, who convinced him to travel to Los Angeles from Houston. There, he cut sides both as a solo artist and as part of a duo with pianist Wilson Smith. It was during his stint at Aladdin that he acquired his nickname, while his partner was dubbed \"Thunder.\" Shortly thereafter, Hopkins returned to Houston, his home base for the balance of his life. The legendary blues guitarist performed at Los Angeles' famed Ash Grove venue on many occasions over the club's decade-and-a-half existence. Ten of the selections on this set are compiled from two separate performances at the club, and none of the performances on the album have previously been available commercially. The album's A-side consists of acoustic tracks from a set recorded on November 29, 1970. The B-side collects a couple of acoustic performances from September 22, 1965, and the disc is rounded out with four electric tracks with his band from Palo Alto's In Your Ear club recorded on August 18, 1971. While most of the tunes are originals, the set lists include some distinctive cover versions of the R\u0026amp;B classics \"What I'd Say\" and \"Hi-Heel Sneakers,\" along with some folk\/gospel nuggets, \"Don't The Moon Look Pretty\" and \"How Long Has It Been.\" Whether solo or with a band, Hopkins imprints all the tracks with his special electricity... you might call it \"Lightnin'.\"The 40-minute live collection LP will have a limited-edition pressing on translucent cobalt blue vinyl. Includes some rare photos and liner notes.TRACK LISTING  Couldn't Be Satisfied  Intro Questionnaire Blues  Questionnaire Blues  Intro Ain't It Crazy  Ain't It Crazy  Intro Don't The Moon Look Pretty  Don't the Moon Look Pretty  Intro Black and Evil  Black and Evil  Lightnin's Boogie  Intro What'd I Say  What'd I Say  Intro How Long Have It Been Since You Been Home?  Intro How Long Have It Been Since You Been Home?  Black Cadillac  Coffee House Blues  Hi-Heel Sneakers  Lightnin' Can Do It  You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone  Hardly Trying\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberation Hall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47583213289690,"sku":"089353520021","price":31.96,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7787\/3626\/files\/LIVEFROMTHEASHGROVEPLUSTRANSLUCENTBLUEVINYL_kzkzv7.jpg?v=1770961974"},{"product_id":"lightnin-hopkins-live-from-the-ash-grove-plus-vinyl","title":"Lightnin' Hopkins – Live From The Ash Grove…Plus! 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This edition was released on January 10, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618347172058,"sku":"602458538359","price":48.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7787\/3626\/files\/LIGHTNINSTRIKAOUSTICLP_dvld1l.jpg?v=1771677723"},{"product_id":"lightnin-hopkins-live-at-the-bird-lounge-clear-red-yellow-splatter-colored-vinyl-vinyl","title":"Lightnin Hopkins – Live At The Bird Lounge Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Lightnin Hopkins comes Live At The Bird Lounge, a blues album on Southern Echoes. This is the vinyl edition. This edition was released on December 6, 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Echoes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47618679177434,"sku":"741869396346","price":60.51,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7787\/3626\/files\/BF2024LIVEATTHEBIRDLOUNGESPLATTERCOLOURED_kkl5mi.jpg?v=1771688417"},{"product_id":"lightnin-hopkins-blues-in-my-bottle-bluesville-acoustic-sounds-series-180-gram-vinyl","title":"Lightnin' Hopkins – Blues in My Bottle (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series) Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Lightnin' Hopkins comes Blues in My Bottle (Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series), a blues and world album on Craft Recordings. This is the vinyl edition. This edition was released on April 10, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1961 solo acoustic album by Lightnin' Hopkins features the legend at his finest. Showcasing Hopkins' guitar and vocals, Blues in My Bottle shines a spotlight on his blues mastery. The album contains Hopkins' performances of originals, traditional standards, and renditions of covers. This edition is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP and features (AAA) remastered from the original tapes cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773461479642,"sku":"888072738386","price":45.86,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7787\/3626\/files\/BLUESINMYBOTTLELP_cqyhx4.jpg?v=1776438173"},{"product_id":"lightnin-hopkins-nothin-but-the-blues-the-decca-herald-years-1953-58-vinyl","title":"Lightnin' Hopkins – Nothin But The Blues-the Decca \u0026Herald Years 1953-58 Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Lightnin' Hopkins comes Nothin But The Blues-the Decca \u0026amp;Herald Years 1953-58, a blues album on Acrobat. This is the vinyl edition. This edition was released on June 5, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinyl LP pressing. Time to immerse yourself in the deep, soulful world of Texas blues legend Lightnin' Hopkins. This powerful LP captures the raw, unfiltered essence of a true blues master, presenting a definitive collection of his work from a golden era. The album showcases his iconic guitar work and deeply personal lyrics, seamlessly moving from the mournful lament of \"Cemetery Blues\" and \"The Blues Is A Mighty Bad Feeling\" to the hard-driving rhythms of his instrumental boogies. It is a masterclass in the artistry of a one-man band, with Hopkins commanding the listener's attention through every track. Experience the blistering energy of tracks like \"Lightnin's Boogie\", \"Movin' On Out Boogie\", and the playful \"Grandma's Boogie\", which demonstrate his complete command of the instrument. Alongside these are the heartfelt ballads and storytelling that were his hallmark, including the classic \"Evil Hearted Woman\" and \"I'm Wild About You Baby\". The LP also features hidden gems like the sentimental \"Remember Me\" and the swinging \"Hopkins Sky Hop\". From the classic \"Nothin' But The Blues\" and the heartfelt \"I Had A Gal Named Sal\", to the hopeful \"Finally Met My Baby\" and the poignant \"Lightnin' Don't Feel Well\", this collection is an essential document of one of the most important figures in the history of American music. It is a journey through the heart of the blues, a raw and honest portrait that every fan of the genre should own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acrobat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48379950825690,"sku":"824046169527","price":36.93,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/7787\/3626\/files\/NOTHINBUTTHEBLUESTHEDECCAHERALDYEARS195358_iybgjg.jpg?v=1786851039"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopmusic247.com\/collections\/artist-lightnin-hopkins.oembed","provider":"Shopmusic247","version":"1.0","type":"link"}