John Lee Hooker - The King Of Folk Blues

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Review by Keith Hinze

The King Of Folk Blues by John Lee Hooker: A Raw, Soulful Journey If you’re a fan of blues music that feels like it’s straight from the soul, The King Of Folk Blues by John Lee Hooker is an album you don’t wanna sleep on. Released under America Records in France (yep, France!), this record has that gritty, earthy vibe only Hooker can pull off. It’s not perfect—it doesn’t try to be—but man, does it hit hard when it needs to. Let me tell ya about two tracks that really stuck with me. First up, “My Mother-In-Law Moved In.” Now, I know what you’re thinking—mother-in-law jokes? Really? But trust me, this one’s different. Hooker takes something as ordinary as family drama and turns it into a groovy lament. The rhythm is so simple yet hypnotic, and his voice sounds like he’s telling you the story over a late-night drink. You almost feel bad for laughing at his misfortune, but hey, that’s the magic of Hooker—he makes life’s headaches sound kinda fun. Then there’s “Fire At Natchez,” which hits like a punch to the gut. This track tells the tale of a real-life tragedy, and Hooker’s delivery gives me chills every time. His guitar work here is hauntingly sparse, letting the lyrics do most of the talking. By the end, you’re left sitting there, thinking about how powerful storytelling through music can be. No bells, no whistles—just raw emotion laid bare. Credit where it’s due: Al Collins nailed the design, giving the album cover that vintage look that matches the mood perfectly. And shoutout to J.P. Leloir for the photography—it’s got that old-school charm that makes you wanna hold the vinyl in your hands. Chuck Ellsworth’s liner notes are worth a read too; they give some nice context without sounding like a history textbook. What strikes me about this album isn’t just the music itself—it’s how unpolished it feels. In today’s world of auto-tune and perfectionism, hearing something this authentic is refreshing. It reminds me of those long road trips where you just let the music take over, no matter where you’re headed. So yeah, if you’re looking for an album that’ll make you nod your head, tap your foot, and maybe even shed a tear or two, check out The King Of Folk Blues. Just don’t blame me if you start craving some smoky bar vibes after listening. Funny thing though—I never thought I’d say this, but now I kinda want my mother-in-law to move out… again.

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Artist: John Lee Hooker
Album: The King Of Folk Blues
Rating: 4.23

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Travelin' Day And Night
Fire At Natchez
My Mother-In-Law Moved In
Might As Well Say We're Through
Ballad To Abraham Lincoln
Shake It Up And Go
Left My Wife And My Baby
Deep Down In My Heart
The Sweetest Girl I Know
Lost My Job
Mad With You Baby
Risin' Sun

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John Lee Hooker - Shake It Up And Go.

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Catalog Numbers

30 AM 6074, 6074

Labels

America Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP

Companies

RoleCompany
Distributed ByMusidisc-Europe
Licensed ThroughFantasy
Printed ByJ.Colombet, Paris XV

Credits

RoleCredit
DesignAl Collins
Liner NotesChuck Ellsworth
Photography ByJ. P. Leloir
Written-ByBesman, Hooker

Notes

  • Made in France
  • Distribution Musidisc Europe
  • Different from other French release The King Of Folk Blues, on this: "SACEM......." and Ⓣ pricecode, but identical matrix
  • D.R.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: H. AM. 6074 A MP
  • Matrix / Runout: H. AM. 6074 B MP
  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Other (Rights reserved): DR
  • Other (Price code): Ⓓ
  • Price Code: Ⓣ
  • Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL

About John Lee Hooker

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American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. Born: August 22, 1912 in Tutwiler, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA. Died: June 21, 2001 in Los Altos, California, USA. Some of his best known songs include "Boogie Chillen'" (1948), "Crawling King Snake" (1949), "Dimples" (1956), "Boom Boom" (1962), and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" (1966). Several of his later albums, including The Healer (1989), Mr. Lucky (1991), Chill Out (1995), and Don't Look Back (1997), were album chart successes in the U.S. and UK. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 (Performer).

Real Name

    • John Lee Hooker

Name Vars

  • Hocker
  • Hoocker
  • Hooder
  • Hooken
  • Hooker
  • Hooker John Lee
  • Hooker, John Lee
  • J Hooker
  • J L Hooker
  • J Lee Hooker
  • J. \
  • J. 'Lee' Hooker
  • J. C. Hooker
  • J. Hooker
  • J. L Hooka
  • J. L. Hooker
  • J. L. Hocker
  • J. L. Hooker
  • J. L. Hoooker
  • J. L.Hooker
  • J. Lee Hocker
  • J. Lee Hooker
  • J.Hooker
  • J.L Hooker
  • J.L. Hooker
  • J.L.Hooker
  • J.Lee Hooker
  • JL Hooker
  • JL. Hooker
  • JLH
  • John Hooker
  • John L. Hooker
  • John Lee
  • John Lee Booker
  • John Lee Booker (aka John Lee Hooker)
  • John Lee Booker And His Guitar
  • John Lee Hocker
  • John Lee Hoocker
  • John Lee Hooker & Guests
  • John Lee Hooker & His Guitar
  • John Lee Hooker (Johnny Williams)
  • John Lee Hooker And His Band
  • John Lee Hooker And His Guitar
  • John Lee Hooker and His Guitar
  • John Lee Jr. Hooker
  • John Lee Kooker
  • Johnn Lee Hocker
  • Johnny Lee Hooker
  • L. Hooker
  • Lee Hooker
  • Sir John Lee Hooker
  • The Doors
  • hooker
  • Джон Ли Хукер

Aliases

  • Texas Slim
  • Johnny Williams
  • Boogie John
  • Johnny Lee
  • The Boogie Man
  • Delta John
  • Birmingham Sam

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: John Lee Hooker’s album *The King Of Folk Blues* wasn’t just a blues masterpiece—it was also a French production. Yep, it was released in France under the label America Records. The album features some raw, soulful tracks like "Risin’ Sun" and "Shake It Up And Go," but here’s the kicker: the liner notes were written by Chuck Ellsworth, and the photography was done by J. P. Leloir, who was known for capturing iconic images of musicians. So, it’s not just music; it’s a little piece of cross-cultural history.

Comments

shailangen
shailangen
2025-03-15
That's rhythm & blues hyperspace!!! My fav ever. Thanks
lemiaokai
lemiaokai
2025-03-14
Thank you for this valuable version. Best wishes.
priyantoenagic
priyantoenagic
2025-03-14
tres heureux d avoir retrouvé ce tube! j adorais!
mdc100469
mdc100469
2025-03-13
Great sound, i got the one on visadisc (fr)
annamasing
annamasing
2025-03-12
brilliant i dont remember hearing this before but i like it
guiriveros
guiriveros
2025-03-12
@dirtyquiff Haha, I remember you playing a John Lee Hooker 45, but not that it was this one.. Maybe it was when we started getting drunk..
goxipola
goxipola
2025-03-11
Great one! I haven't heard it before. Perfect for the dance floor!
jshaft417
jshaft417
2025-03-11
@Glendoras You have heard this before. I played it for you at Tiki Room this Saturday. ;)