"Endless Boogie" is an album by American blues musician, John Lee Hooker. Released in 1971, it was a double LP that showcased his unique style and gritty voice that came to redefine the blues genre. The album was published under the ABC Records label, standing as Hooker's 29th album.
The standout feature of Endless Boogie is its incorporation of lengthy performance pieces - something atypical of Hooker's previous albums. The album consists of 10 tracks, featuring a number of Hooker's fantastic solos. Some of the album's most prominent songs include 'I Don't Need No Steam Heat' and 'Sittin' in My Dark Room'.
Collaborating with several guest musicians, "Endless Boogie" exhibit's Hooker's effortless blend of traditional delta blues with a modern electric sound. The name "Endless Boogie" itself refers to Hooker's signature 'boogie-woogie' rhythm which is a driving force behind many of the pieces on this album.
The album received significant acclaim at the time of its release and it has continued to be heavily praised in the years following. John Lee Hooker's "Endless Boogie" is often cited as a classic of the blues genre and a crucial piece in his extensive discography.
