Chicago Earl Hooker was a dazzling guitar player whether playing it straight or with a slide. This collection of 14 tracks features 10 from 1968/69 and 4 from 1952/53, and features a wonderful version of Sweet Black Angel from 1952 with intense harp from Little Sam Davis. Excellent sound and informative notes by Chris Strachwitz. "Essential selection!"- Down Home Guide to the Blues.
Tracklist:
- Two Bugs and a Roach
- Wah Wah Blues
- You Don't Love Me
- Earl Hooker Blues
- Anna Lee
- Off the Hook
- Love Ain't a Plaything
- You Don't Want Me
- Hook, The
- New Sweet Black Angel - (TRUE instrumental)
- I'm Going Down the Line
- Sweet Black Angel
- Guitar Rag
- Earl's Boogie Woogie
UPC: 096297032428
Label: Arhoolie Records
Release Date: 2.17.93
Format: CD
