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The Big Soul of John Lee HookerJohn Lee Hooker

The Big Soul of John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker · 1963 · Blues

The Boom Boom album — Hooker at Vee-Jay, one riff and total command.

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The HealerJohn Lee Hooker

The Healer

John Lee Hooker · 1989 · Blues

A Grammy-winning late-career comeback pairing Hooker's boogie with star guests. Warm and accessible. A modern blues landmark.

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Essential John Lee Hooker tracks

Boom Boom from The Big Soul of John Lee Hooker · on Best Blues Songs of All Time, Best 1960s Blues Songs
The Healer from The Healer · on Best Blues Songs of All Time

Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.

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