The HealerJohn Lee Hooker
Blues · 1980s
The Healer — 1989
John Lee Hooker
Released 1989Blues
Classic85247 Verdict
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A Grammy-winning late-career comeback pairing Hooker's boogie with star guests. Warm and accessible. A modern blues landmark. A 1989 record that holds its own against everything before it.
On vinyl: Many '80s records have had strong reissue programmes — check for a recently mastered version.
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- The Healer on Best Blues Songs of All Time
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