The Best Of Friends

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The Best of Friends – John Lee Hooker 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

• – Disc 1 –
• 1Boogie Chillen – By John Lee Hooker & Eric Clapton
• 2This Is Hip – By John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder
• 3The Healer – By John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana
• 4I Cover the Waterfront – By John Lee Hooker & Van Morrison
• – Disc 2 –
• 1Boom Boom – By John Lee Hooker & Jimmie Vaughan
• 2I’m in the Mood – By John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt
• 3Burnin’ Hell – By John Lee Hooker & Ben Harper
• 4Tupelo
• – Disc 3 –
• 1Baby Lee
• 2Dimples – By John Lee Hooker & los Lobos
• 3Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) – By John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana
• – Disc 4 –
• 1Big Legs, Tight Skirt – By John Lee Hooker & Ike Turner
• 2Don’t Look Back – By John Lee Hooker & Charles Brown
• 3Up and Down