- Format: CD
- Label: Ace
- Genre: Blues, Soul, Funk
Issued in the early 50s on Modern, these Gold Star recordings are some of Hopkins' greatest sides. Nearly all of them have been restored from original acetates, exposing for the first time ever the power & articulation of his playing, unhindered by ludicrous echoes.
Track listing:JAKE HEAD BOOGIE LONESOME DOG BLUES HOUSE UPON THE HILL SANTA FE TICKET AGENT WAR NEWS BLUES ANOTHER FOOL IN TOWN CANDY KITCHEN TELL ME PRETTY MAMA GIVE ME BACK THAT WIG EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES Previously Unissued (short take) NEEDED TIME ONE KIND FAVOUR DRIFTING BLUES SOMEDAY BABY (WORRIED LIFE) LAST AFFAIR Previously Unissued (short take) LAST AFFAIR BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE Previously Unissued (short take) BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE BEGGIN' YOU TO STAY BLACK CAT MISTREATER BLUES JAKE HEAD BOOGIE LONESOME DOG BLUES TICKET AGENT CANDY KITCHEN (with guitar overdub) GIVE ME BACK THAT WIG NEEDED TIME DON'T KEEP MY BABY LONG MISTREATER BLUES
