plays and sings the blues

Official UNIVERSAL/BMG reissue

An early, stripped-down recording that highlights John Lee Hooker’s signature one-man blues style—driving boogie rhythms, raw vocals, and sparse guitar. The album captures the gritty, hypnotic feel of postwar electric blues, bridging Delta roots with a more urban, rhythmic intensity.

Track listing:

• A1 The Journey 3:37
• A2 I Don't Want Your Money 2:58
• A3 Hey, Baby 3:22
• A4 Mad Man Blues 2:39
• A5 Bluebird 2:55
• A6 Worried Life Blues 3:00
• B1 Apologize 2:57
• B2 Lonely Boy Boogie 3:16
• B3 Please Don't Go 2:26
• B4 Dreamin' Blues 3:02
• B5 Hey Boogie 2:59
• B6 Just Me And My Telephone 3:14