A Grammy-winning late-career comeback pairing Hooker's boogie with star guests. Warm and accessible. A modern blues landmark. Released in 1989, it's a standout in John Lee Hooker's catalogue.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- The Healer on Best Blues Songs of All Time
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
If you like The Healer, try
Nick of TimeBonnie Raitt
In StepStevie Ray Vaughan
Strong PersuaderRobert Cray
Couldn't Stand the WeatherStevie Ray Vaughan
Texas FloodStevie Ray Vaughan
Damn Right, I've Got the BluesBuddy Guy