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John Lee Hooker- Free Beer and Chicken-LP

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John Lee Hooker – Free Beer and Chicken

John Lee Hooker's Free Beer and Chicken is a 1974 vintage vinyl pressing on the ABC label, produced by Ed Michel. Recorded in California, this album blends Hooker's signature electric blues with elements of jazz, funk, and soul, showcasing his adaptability within these genres. The tracklist features blues staples such as "Make It Funky" and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer," highlighting Hooker's deep roots in traditional blues storytelling. As a notable figure in blues history, Hooker's work here reflects his continued influence on the genre during the mid-1970s. This pressing is a quadriphonic release, offering a unique listening experience for its time. The vinyl is graded VG+, indicating minor hairline marks and some package wear, but it should play well with only light background noise.

Track listing & samples

John Lee Hooker – Free Beer and Chicken

  1. Make It Funky
  2. Five Long Years
  3. Blues
  4. One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
  5. Homework
  6. Bluebird
  7. Settin' on Top of the World
  8. Collage
  9. I Know How to Rock
  10. Nothin' But the Best
  11. The Scratch
  12. Sally Mae

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