John Lee Hooker - It Serves You Right to Suffer

Artist:

Hooker, John Lee

UPC:

008811202521

See Also:

Charles, Ray King, Albert Various Artists - From Clarksdale To Heaven...John Lee Hooker

Description:

Personnel: John Lee Hooker (vocals, guitar); Barry Galbraith (guitar); William Wells (trombone); Milt Hinton (bass); David Panama Francis (drums).
Recorded in New York, New York on November 23, 1965. Originally released on Impulse (9103). Includes liner notes by Mark Humphrey.
Personnel: John Lee Hooker (vocals, guitar); Joe Galbreath (guitar); William Wells (trombone); David "Panama" Francis (drums).
Audio Remixer: Erick Labson.
Liner Note Authors: Alan Balfour; Mark Humphrey; Stanley Dance.
Recording information: New York, NY (11/23/1965).
Photographer: Jim Marshall .
A number of John Lee Hooker CDs have been released over the years, many of them somewhat shoddy compilations of rather dubious-sounding live shows and unlabeled re-recordings of vintage material. This makes the reissue of a classic John Lee Hooker album like 1966`s smoking IT SERVES YOU RIGHT TO SUFFER all the more appreciated.
Backed by the sympathetic quartet of guitarist Barry Galbraith, legendary bassist Milt Hinton, drummer David Panama Francis, and trombonist William Wells--whose interjections give the bluesy tunes an unexpected but surprisingly effective `20s jazz feel--Hooker`s boogie-style slide guitar sounds right at home. This is possibly the best full-band recording of Hooker`s long career, and one of interest even to those who prefer his solo guitar-and-voice records. Highlights include the incendiary title track and the rollicking "Shake It Baby." Though the playing time is a bit short, this is still a richly satisfying listening experience.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Shake It Baby
2. Country Boy
3. Bottle Up and Go
4. You`re Wrong
5. Sugar Mama
6. Decoration Day
7. Money (That`s What I Want)
8. It Serves You Right to Suffer

Album Information

Release Date:

10/12/1999

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Blues

Subgenre:

Delta

Label:

MCA (USA)

Producer:

Bob Thiele; Andy McKaie (Reissue)

Catalog Number:

AAMCAD12025

Original Release Year:

1966

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

33 : 1

Guest Artist:

Milt Hinton; David "Panama" Francis; Barry Galbraith

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