John Lee Hooker’s 1998 album, The Best of Friends is getting renewed attention.
The blues legend’s record is scheduled for re-issue July 12 on vinyl and CD. The vinyl re-issue will be limited to 750 copies an will feature the bonus track, ‘Up And Down.’ The song features a guest performance from Johnnie Johnson on piano.
The 14-song’s record is a reference to the duets he recorded with a variety of famous fellow musicians, such as Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, and Robert Cray. Pre-orders are open. The album’s track listing is noted below:
The Best of Friends Tracklist:
1. Boogie Chillen – with Eric Clapton
2. This Is Hip – with Ry Cooder
3. The Healer – with Carlos Santana
4. I Cover the Waterfront – with Van Morrison & Booker T. Jones
5. Boom Boom – with Jimmie Vaughan
6. I’m in the Mood – with Bonnie Raitt
7. Burnin’ Hell – with Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
8. Tupelo
9. Baby Lee – with Robert Cray
10. Dimples – with Los Lobos
11. Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) – with Carlos Santana
12. Big Legs, Tight Skirt – with Ry Cooder & Ike Turner
13. Don’t Look Back – with Van Morrison & Charles Brown
14. Up and Down – with Johnnie Johnson (Bonus Track)
More information on the forthcoming re-issue of John Lee Hooker’s Best of Friends is available along with all of the latest John Lee Hooker news at:
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