The Best Of Friends
Editorial Reviews
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The premise behind this compilation is somewhat unusual: classic tracks, yes, but classic tracks recorded by John Lee Hooker... and friends. Charles Brown, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Los Lobos, and Bonnie Raitt are only some of the performers who appear here, and the tracks, selected from recordings made by the prolific guitarist since 1988, show that Hooker hasn't lost his touch. Among the highlights, there's a smokin' duet with Raitt on "I'm in the Mood," a rendition of "Boom Boom" with a guest appearance from Jimmie Vaughan, and a reprise of Hooker's 1956 hit "Dimples" with Los Lobos backing up. Mention must also be made of the lone solo track on this CD, the acoustic "Tupelo," which hearkens to Hooker's Delta blues roots. There are also three previously unreleased tracks, which are probably the real reason to get this compilation. --Genevieve Williams
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Duets rarely add up to the sum of their parts ... but John Lee Hooker's The Best of Friends ... proves it can happen.
The Best Of Friends
The Best Of Friends, Music, John Lee Hooker, Blues, Blues Music, Blues Traditional, Detroit Blues, Electric Blues, Juke Joint Blues, Modern Delta Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Pop
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