John Lee Hooker - The Cream
Joined by a full band that includes two other guitarists (John Garcia,
Jr. on lead and Ron Thompson on rhythm), John Lee Hooker is
passionately rockin' on this live date (recorded at the Keystone in
Palo Alto, CA in 1997). Hooker has always been known for taking quite a
few liberties with his material, something that could easily throw some
musicians off. Without a doubt, Hooker keeps a sideman on his toes --
and he presents even more of a challenge on stage because there are no
second and third takes. But this is a band that, although not in a
class with Canned Heat, obviously understands (and even thrives on) his
sense of spontaneity, and rises to the occasion on such familiar gems
as "One Room Country Shack," "When My First Wife Left Me" and "Tupelo,"
as well as the invigorating "Boogie On" (one of the many variations of
"Boogie Chillen" Hooker has provided over the years). Hooker doesn't do
as much improvising as he did when playing unaccompanied at New York's
Hunter College the previous year, but he never ceases to be confidently
soulful. Although not quite essential, The Cream is an engaging CD that
definitely has a lot going for it. Alex Henderson, AMG
01. Hey, Hey 6:01
02. Rock Steady 7:36
03. Tupelo 7:30
04. You Know It Ain't Right 4:37
05. She's Gone 6:03
06. T.B. Sheets 7:54
07. Sugar Mama 5:27
08. One Room Country Shack 4:49
09. Drug Store Women 5:43
10. I Want You to Roll Me 3:37
11. Bar Room Drinking 8:17
12. Little Girl 6:04
13. Louise 4:57
14. When My First Wife Left Me 7:59
15. Boogie On 7:37
John Lee Hooker - Vocals & Guitar
Peter Karnes - Harmonica
Charlie Musselwhite - Harmonica
John Garcia Jr. - Guitar
Ron Thompson - Guitar
Mike Milwood - Bass
Larry Martin - Drums
Ken Swank - Drums
Recorded live at Keystone Club
Palo Alto, California, Sep 1977;
Produced by Kevin Eggers
© 2001 Varese Sarabande Records
Bit rate: 224 Kbps; 138.0 Mb;
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