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Artista:
John Lee Hooker
Origen:
Estados Unidos, Clarksdale - MississippiEstados Unidos
Nacido el día:
22 de Agosto de 1917
Fallecido el día:
21 de Junio de 2001
Disco de John Lee Hooker: «Don't Look Back»
Disco de John Lee Hooker: «Don't Look Back» (Anverso)
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  • Título:Don't Look Back
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Don't Look Back is credited to John Lee Hooker and produced by Van Morrison, but effectively functions as a duet between the two, who have appeared and recorded together previously (Hooker's Never Get Out of These Blues Alive and Chill Out). Here, Morrison lends his hypnotic chanting--an intriguing complement to Hooker's spellbinding approach--to his own, "Healing Game," as well as contributing freely elsewhere, both vocally and on rhythm guitar. This set is more meditative than other recent Hooker discs, with the bluesman thoughtful and cogent on Morrison's "Don't Look Back," Hendrix's "Red House," and a number of originals. --Rickey Wright
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14 personas de un total de 14 encontraron útil la siguiente opinión:
- John Lee Hooker's last (real) CD

This CD recorded in 1997 by John Lee Hooker, was his last real recording. There was a CD released in 1998 called THE BEST OF FRIENDS, however it was just a re-release of classic tracks recorded by John Lee Hooker and friends. This CD, DON'T LOOK BACK, is the closest thing that you are going to find to the voice of this gritty blues man before his death four years later.

This CD won two Grammy awards in 1997. The first for, Best Traditional Blues Album and the second for, Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, on the song, "Don't Look Back" with Van Morrison. However, if you were to ask me, the first track, "Dimples," is the best track on this disk.

The last song on the CD, "Rainy Days" seems to sum up John Lee's long and difficult life: "Rainy day in my heart...ain't gonna rain no more in my heart...it's all over baby...the pain is gone...you can't hurt me no more...it use to rain both night and day...teardrops raining from my eyes...you can't hurt me no mor!e...the pain is gone...it don't hurt no more...it ain't gonna rain no more in my hurt...my eyes...it's all over..."

The back of the CD also shows a picture of John Lee walking down the sidewalk with his back to the viewer, waving his hand as if to say goodbye. The man is gone, but his music lives on, and this CD is the closest thing out there to how he sounded before he died.

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4 personas de un total de 4 encontraron útil la siguiente opinión:
- doesn't get better

If you're a fan of Van Morrison and his mellow style then you'll love this blues album. Of all the distinctive voices out there, John Lee's has to be the most unique. His almost-mumble singing plays well with Van's high pitched repetative style. An excellent collaboration produced by Van. A must have by fans of both musicians. Standout : "Don't Look Back".

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1 personas de un total de 1 encontraron útil la siguiente opinión:
- GET IT DON'T REGRET IT

As a late convert to JLH's music, I like this a lot. More than the Healer actually.

To sound this good at his age is like sipping a fine vintage wine.

Long live Hooker!

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3 personas de un total de 4 encontraron útil la siguiente opinión:
- DONT LOOK BACK

ONE OF THE BEST THAT JOHN LEE HOOKER HAS PUT OUT. IAM GOING TO MISS HIM.

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- Blues gem

Another John Lee Hooker classic from the 1990's, this one being his last recorded output before passing away in 2001.

Loaded with 'hooks' galore, this outing does not disappoint.