The great Lightnin’ Hopkins was not only the embodiment of a fundamental American tradition, but a creator who remade the idiom of country blues in his own image. A master guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Lightnin’ was a unique brand of bluesman whose influence on the worlds of folk, country and blues grows stronger with each passing year since his death in 1982. “Country Blues,â€� his first recording for the legendary Tradition label recorded in 1959, was the first recording to showcase Lightnin’ in his true element and on his own termsâ€" a master songwriter alone with just his voice and guitar, a direct contrast to his early electric recordings. To this day it remains as one of the greatest examples of pure folk blues ever recorded. This newly remastered CD edition is the first to include Mozelle Thompson’s classic folk-art cover painting which was featured on the original 1959 LP, plus extensive liner notes written by the producer of the original sessions. A vintage slice of classic Americana restored.

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01. Long Time 02. Rainy Day Blues 03. Baby! 04. Long Gone Like A Turkey Thru The Corn (Long John) 05. Prison Blues Come Down On Me 06. Backwater Blues (That Mean Old Twister) 07. Gonna Pull A Party 08. Bluebird, Bluebird 09. See See Rider 10 Worrying My Mind 11. Till The Gin Gets Here 12. Bunion Stew 13. You Got To Work To Get Your Pay 14. Go Down Old Hannah 15. Hear My Black Dog Bark