Name: Shootin' Fire
Brand: Lightnin' Hopkins

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CICD41169

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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845121091830

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Artist

Lightnin' Hopkins

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Blues / Gospel

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Cicadelic

Lightnin' Hopkins was an American country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on March 15, 1912 in Centerville, Texas, he became a legendary figure in the music industry. In 1920, Hopkins had the opportunity to play with Blind Lemon Jefferson at a social function, which greatly influenced his musical career.

In 1946, while playing alongside his cousin Texas Alexander in Houston, Hopkins was discovered by Lola Anne Cullum of Los Angeles' Aladdin Records. He started recording with pianist Wilson Smith and together they were known as 'Lightning' & 'Thunder', adding dynamic energy to their marketing.

Throughout his career, Lightnin' Hopkins produced strong recordings including the popular song "Mojo Hand" in 1960. His talent and unique style inspired many artists such as Jimmie Vaughan, Townes Van Zandt, and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.

Although often miscredited for writing Chuck Willis's song "I Feel So Bad," covered by Little Milton and Elvis Presley among others; Lightnin' Hopkins did write a song with the same name released in 1947 on Aladdin Records and later in 1962 on Imperial Records.

Taken from the original four track masters *Includes previously unreleased tracks

Shootin' Fire

Music GB

Discover Shootin' Fire by Lightnin' Hopkins on Cicadelic label. Original four track masters with unreleased tracks. Vinyl records music exclusive.