John Lee Hooker - That's My Story: John Lee Hooker Sings The Blues
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Vocals, Guitar – John Lee Hooker [click here to see more vinyl featuring John Lee Hooker]
Bass – Sam Jones (A1, A3, A5 to B5)
Drums – Louis Hayes (A1, A3, A5 to B5)
All songs written by John Lee Hooker except A1 which is an adaptation of "Money (That's What I Want)" by Berry Gordy and Janie Bradford, with additional lyrics by John Lee Hooker
1 LP, Replica tip-on jacket
Original analog Master Tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record Color: Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12"
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Quality Record Pressings
Label : Craft - Bluesville Acoustic Sounds Series
Original Label : Riverside Records
Recorded on February 9, 1960 at Reeves Sound Studios, New York
Engineered by Jack Higgins
Produced by Orrin Keepnews
Mastered by Matthew Lutthans at Blue Heaven Studio
Design by Harris Lewine, Ken Braren, Paul Bacon
Liner Notes by Scott Billington, Orrin Keepnews
Photography by Lawrence N. Shustak
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in August 2025
Tracks:
Side A
- I Need Some Money
- Come On And See About Me
- I'm Wanderin'
- Democrat Man
- I Want To Talk About You
- Gonna Use My Rod
Side B
- Wednesday Evenin' Blues
- No More Doggin'
- One Of These Days
- You're Leavin' Me, Baby
- That's My Story
Reviews:
“Although Orrin Keepnews' Riverside Records was primarily a jazz label, the company dabbled in blues in the 1960s -- and one of the bluesmen who recorded for Riverside was John Lee Hooker. Recorded in 1960, this Keepnews-produced session came at a time when Hooker was signed to Vee-Jay. The last thing Keepnews wanted to do was emulate Hooker's electric-oriented, very amplified Vee-Jay output, which fared well among rock and R&B audiences. Keepnews had an acoustic country blues vision for the bluesman, and That's My Story favors a raw, stripped-down, bare-bones approach -- no electric guitar, no distortion, no singles aimed at rock & rollers. Over the years, Hooker fans have debated the merits of his Riverside albums. Some much prefer him in an electric setting; others applaud the rural vision that Keepnews had for him. But, truth be told, both approaches are equally valid. While many of his electric recordings are stunning, he is also well served by the rawness that Keepnews goes for on That's My Story. From the sobering "Gonna Use My Rod" (which finds Hooker warning that he will shoot anyone who fools around with his wife) to the gospel-themed "One of These Days," Hooker's performances are often compelling. Most of the time, he is joined by two jazz musicians, acoustic bassist Sam Jones and drummer Louis Hayes, both Cannonball Adderley sidemen at the time. However, the blues giant is unaccompanied on a few selections, including the autobiographical title song and the overtly political "Democrat Man" (a passionate endorsement of the Democratic Party). While That's My Story falls short of essential, it is a solid, rewarding product of Hooker's association with Keepnews and Riverside Records.” AllMusic Review by Alex Henderson
Ratings:
AllMusic : 4.5 / 5 ; Discogs: 4.46 / 5