The Best of Friends

by John Lee Hooker

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: October 1998
  • Label: Pointblank Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:02:58
  • Community rating: 3.78/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A compilation of John Lee Hooker's collaborative recordings with other artists, drawn from his late career revival. Hooker's one chord boogie, recorded with guests from across blues and rock, carried him to his widest audience.

Genres

Descriptors: guitars, bluesy, acoustic, soulful, storytelling

Tracklist

  1. Boogie Chillen (4:35)
  2. This Is Hip (3:23)
  3. The Healer (5:37)
  4. I Cover The Waterfront (6:39)
  5. Boom Boom (4:16)
  6. I'm In The Mood (4:28)
  7. Burnin' Hell (4:59)
  8. Tupelo (3:54)
  9. Baby Lee (3:43)
  10. Dimples (3:59)
  11. Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) (4:45)
  12. Big Legs Tight Skirt (5:59)
  13. Don't Look Back (6:41)

Credits

  • John Lee Hooker - primary artist, guitar, vocals, written-by
  • Chester Thompson - written-by, keyboards, synthesizer
  • Bonnie Raitt - vocals, slide guitar
  • Louie Perez - other [was there]
  • Gil Bernal - vocals, tenor saxophone

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