Plays and Sings the Blues

by John Lee Hooker

Plays and Sings the Blues cover art

Released by Chess Records, this compilation assembles tracks recorded primarily in the early 1950s when Hooker was operating under various pseudonyms. The collection captures his hypnotic, single-chord Delta blues structures and rhythmic foot-stomping before his transition to larger, electrified ensembles.

Genres

  • Delta Blues

Tracklist

  1. The Journey
  2. I Don't Want Your Money
  3. Hey Baby
  4. Mad Man Blues
  5. Bluebird
  6. Worried Life Blues
  7. Apologize
  8. Lonely Boy Boogie
  9. Please Don't Go
  10. Dreamin' Blues
  11. Hey Boogie
  12. Just Me And My Telephone