Simply the Truth

by John Lee Hooker

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1968
  • Label: Bluesway
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:14
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Simply the Truth' finds the legendary bluesman delivering a masterclass in hypnotic, boogie-driven guitar grooves. John Lee Hooker's signature foot-stomping rhythms and deep, spoken-word vocal style are captured with striking clarity and unvarnished authenticity.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. I Don't Wanna Go To Vietnam (5:39)
  2. Mini Skirts (3:29)
  3. Mean Mean Woman (5:44)
  4. I Wanna Bugaloo (4:17)
  5. Tantalizing With The Blues (5:07)
  6. (Twist Ain't Nothin') But The Old Time Shimmy (3:21)
  7. One Room Country Shack (4:31)
  8. I'm Just A Drifter (6:04)

Credits

  • John Lee Hooker - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Bill Folwell - bass [fender bass]
  • Bernard Purdie - drums
  • Wally Richardson - guitar
  • Hele Rosenthal - harmonica
  • Ernie Hayes - piano, organ
  • Bob Thiele - producer

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