The Big Soul of John Lee HookerJohn Lee Hooker
Blues · 1960s
The Big Soul of John Lee Hooker — 1963
John Lee Hooker
Released 1963Blues
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The Boom Boom album — Hooker at Vee-Jay, one riff and total command. The debut or early record that set the template.
On vinyl: The original pressing is a collector's piece; a modern remaster is the sensible route.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Boom Boom on Best Blues Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Blues Songs
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