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While  in his prime could crank out as many albums as there were days in the week (and sometimes more), some dates were more inspired than others and this casual recording is happily one of those times. In 1959, armed with nothing more than a single microphone mono tape recorder, folklorist  recorded  in an informal setting in hopes of catching some rough-edged performances that he felt were lacking from the bluesman's then-recent studio efforts. That he succeeded mightily is evidenced in this 15-song collection, almost casual in the way Lightnin' tosses off themes, lyrics, and emotion in a most cavalier fashion. Even with a thorough Sonic Solution No Noise process cleansing, these tapes still contain vocal and instrument distortion in spots where  got too close to the microphone. But none of it matters in the end, for here is Lightnin' truly in his element, playing for his friends and his own enjoyment, minus the comercial overlay of the times or the imposed "folk blues" posturing of his later acoustic recordings. Not the place to start, but a real good place to visit along the way.*****

Country Blues=wiki Country Blues by  Released1959RecordedFebruary 16 & 26, 1959StudioHouston, TXLength42:07
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Country Blues is an album by blues musician  recorded in 1959 and released on the  label.

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 reviewer Cub Koda stated: "In 1959, armed with nothing more than a single microphone mono tape recorder, folklorist Mack McCormick recorded Hopkins in an informal setting in hopes of catching some rough-edged performances that he felt were lacking from the bluesman's then-recent studio efforts. That he succeeded mightily is evidenced in this 15-song collection, almost casual in the way Lightnin' tosses off themes, lyrics, and emotion in a most cavalier fashion. ... here is Lightnin' truly in his element, playing for his friends and his own enjoyment, minus the commercial overlay of the times or the imposed "folk blues" posturing of his later acoustic recordings. Not the place to start, but a real good place to visit along the way".  awarded the album 3 stars calling it a "satisfying example of Lightnin' in a private setting" and noting "the recording lends warmth to both voice and acoustic guitar"

Track listing

All compositions by Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins except where noted

"Long Time" – 1:36 "Rainy Day Blues" – 3:06 "Baby!" – 3:05 "Long Gone Like a Turkey Through the Corn" – 3:41 "Prison Blues Come Down on Me" – 3:24 "Backwater Blues (That Mean Old Twister)" – 2:45 "Gonna Pull a Party" – 3:38 "Bluebird, Bluebird" – 1:29 "" () – 3:10 "Worrying My Mind" – 3:27 "Til the Gin Gets Here" – 1:02 "Bunion Stew" – 1:55 "You Got to Work to Get Your Pay" – 2:30 "Go Down Old Hannah" – 3:30 "Hear My Black Dog Bark" – 3:49 Personnel Performance  – ,  Luke 'Long Gone' Miles – vocal assistance (tracks 3 & 5)