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, recorded in 1959 and released on the

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Reception

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stated: "Not having recorded commercially for several years, Lightnin' was in serious mood, resulting in a set of masterful performances that carried more weight than his later, frequently arbitrary sessions". ''

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'' awarded the album 3 stars, calling it a "satisfying example of Lightnin' in a private setting" and noting that "the recording lends warmth to both voice and acoustic guitar".

Track listing

All compositions by Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins and Mack McCormick except where noted # "In the Evening, the Sun Is Going Down" – 4:13 # " Trouble in Mind" (

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) – 2:53 # "Mama and Papa Hopkins" – 4:42 # "The Foot Race Is On" – 2:42 # "That Gambling Life" – 4:52 # "

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" (Traditional) – 2:44 # "Get off My Toe" – 4:59 # "75 Highway" – 4:10 # "Bottle It up and Go" – 3:42 # "Short Haired Woman" – 3:38 # "So Long Baby" – 1:47 # "Santa Fe Blues" – 3:11

Personnel

Performance

– guitar, vocals

Production

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References

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