The Standard School Broadcast Recordings captures blues legend John Lee Hooker at a pivotal moment in 1973, recorded live at Coast Recorders in San Francisco. Performing with a full electric blues band, Hooker's raw vocals and hypnotic guitar style are on full display, offering a powerful glimpse into his creative genius during this fertile era.

This rare collection features never-before commercially released tracks, including searing performances like “I Hate The Day I Was Born” and a medley of “When My First Wife Left Me” and “Hobo Blues.” Complete with a two-sided insert containing insightful notes, the album delivers unfiltered, intimate blues—highlighted by the unaccompanied “Sally Mae”—showcasing Hooker's enduring connection to tradition and innovation.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: BMG
• Genre: Blues
• Release Date: 02/28/2025
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TRACKS

A1. Bad Boy
A2. Hard Times
A3. Rock With Me
B1. Should Have Been Gone
B2. I Hate the Day I Was Born
6. When My First Wife Left Me/Hobo Blues