"John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues" is an album by iconic American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, John Lee Hooker. Released in 1961, this notable collection contains several Hooker classics like "Sally Mae" and "Hobo Blues", which exemplify his unique rhythm and tone.
The album was produced under the King label, a distinguished name in blues, country, jazz, and rhythm and blues. This release happened at a significant time in Hooker's career as he was transitioning from his raw, solo, electric blues stylistics, towards more polished, band-oriented productions.
John Lee Hooker, originally from Mississippi Delta, is one of the pillars of modern blues, and was active in music for over five decades. His music, characterized by his deep vocal timbre and the embracing of a slow tempo blues, greatly influenced genres like rock and folk music.
"John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues" is but one facet of a comprehensive musical career that touched on various styles of the blues genre, its outstanding songs perfectly capturing Hooker's electrifying and emotional blues style. This was a time when Hooker was capturing new audiences around the world while revisiting his roots, making this album a treasured part of his discography.
