Lightnin' Hopkins Goin' To Dallas (1965)
I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video for historical and educational purposes only. Composed by Sam Hopkins Sam "Lightnin' Hopkins:Vocals & Guitar Jimmy Bond:Bass Earl Palmer:Drums Recorded in Los Angeles, CA. c. October, 1965 Originally issued on the 1969 album "That's My Story:The Blues of Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins" (Polydor 545 019) (LP) (U.K.) This recording taken from the 1976 album "Lightnin' Hopkins:Volume II" (Everest/Archive of Folk & Jazz Music FS-313) (LP)
About Lightnin' Hopkins
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 Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function and got a chance to play with him. His cousin was Texas Alexander. While they were playing together in Houston in 1946, he was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. Hopkins first recorded with pianist Wilson Smith and the pair were ...
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