JOHN LEE HOOKER & FRIENDS - I’M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE

In the 1940’s and ‘50’s, the great John Lee Hooker bridged deep Delta an electrified Chicago blues in a series of singles that redefined R%B – and found eager listeners in the generation that came of age in the ‘60’s. Her Hooker gives a series of powerful live performances enhanced by the contributions of some of those younger stars: Bonnie Raitt, John Hammond, Ry Cooder, Robert Cray, Albert Collins and Charlie Musselwhite.

“Crawlin’ King Snake,” “I’m in the Mood,” “Father Was a Jockey,” and “Mister Lucky” – these are among the classic John Lee Hooker songs that Hooker and his guests open up here. Ry Cooder adds his moody stylings to three Hooker performances, to great effect. Bonnie Raitt an Hooker conjure some sensual blues magic. Robert Cray adds swing and verve to Hooker’s trademark groove.

Hooker’s own band rocks too, as seen especially in the rousing finale: the band is joined by a huge host of the younger featured artists, who turn “The Boogie” into a musical and personal celebration of the legendary blues pioneer John Lee Hooker.

Tracklist:

1. Baby Lee

2. When My First Wife Left Me

3. Maudie

• Mike Osborn - Guitar
• Deacon Jones - Organ
• Sue Stevens - Piano
• Larry Hamilton - Bass
• Tim Richards - Drums

4. Same Old Blues Again

• Ry Cooder - Guitar

5. I’m Bad Like Jesse James

• Ry Cooder - Guitar

6. I’m In The Mood

• Bonnie Raitt - Guitar
• Roy Rogers - Guitar
• Jim Guyett - Bass
• Bowen Brown - Drums

7. Father Was a Jockey

• John Hammond - Guitar

8. Crawlin’ King Snake

• Ry Cooder - Guitar

9. Mr. Lucky

• Robert Cray - Guitar
• Roy Rogers - Guitar
• Jim Pugh - Piano
• Jim Guyett - Bass
• Bowen Brown - Drums

10. The Boogie

• Albert Collins - Guitar
• Robert Cray - Guitar
• Bonnie Raitt - Guitar
• Roy Rogers - Guitar
• Charlie Musselwhite - Harmonica
• John Hammond - Harmonica
• Johnnie Johnson - Piano
• Jim Guyett - Bass
• Bowen Brown - Drums