 From
Clarksdale to Heaven - Remembering John Lee Hooker
Zakiya
Hooker put together a compilation album to remember
her father, the late, great John Lee Hooker. A plethora
of many fine musicians make this album an indulgence
for a blues/rock fan. Guests include Peter Green,
Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, St. Louis’ own Johnnie
Johnson, and Zakiya. John Lee Hooker defined a generation
of blues music for his boogies and brilliant guitar
playing. Though nothing can beat the real thing
the track list below proves that Hooker has been
an inspiration to many and still continues to be
to this day. Hooker passed away in 2001 and a portion
of the proceeds for this album go toward the John
Lee Hooker Foundation. The web site is also notated
below.
1.
I Want To Hug You-Zakiya has lead vocals
on this tune and Johnnie Johnson’s piano playing
is superb
2. I’m In The Mood-slow creepin’
blues
3. Bad Like Jesse James-lovin’
the lyrics; story tellin’ blues
4. Will The Circle Be Unbroken-church/choir
deep blues w/ mean guitar
5. Baby Lee-shufflin’ rumba
style
6. Ground Hog Blues-nice array
of horns and vocals on this track
7. This Is Hip-jumpin’ and
groovin’
8. Crawlin’ King Snake-a
classic blues tune
9. I’m Leaving-more upbeat
tempo and horns
10. Little Wheel-more story tellin’;
dig the lyrics
11. The Business-fine piano and
female vocals
12. Hobo Blues-good arrangement
of instrumentation
13. Serve Me Right To Suffer-a
Hooker classic; one of my favs on the disc
14. Redhouse-a treat straight from
John himself; another blues classic
For
more info visit: www.johnleehookerfoundation.org
or www.johnleehooker.com
No
one can or will ever top John Lee but this album
was a pleasure to listen to. I give it a 3.85 of
5 on the STLBluesometer.
By
Shannon
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