John Lee Hooker-Boogie Man

Released as part of The Blues Collection series by Orbis Publishing, Boogie Man is a UK-exclusive CD compilation that showcases the gritty brilliance of John Lee Hooker. The album spans nearly two decades of recordings, highlighting Hooker’s signature one-chord stomp, modal phrasing, and emotionally charged storytelling.

Track Highlights:

• “Boom Boom” – a timeless blues anthem with Motown session musicians
• “Boogie Chillun” – Hooker’s breakout hit, primal and rhythmic
• “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” – a classic tale of heartbreak and barroom blues
• “It Serves Me Right to Suffer” – haunting and introspective
• “House Rent Boogie” – a playful, groove-heavy favorite

The compilation includes tracks originally released on labels like Vee-Jay and Chess, and features Hooker’s collaborations with musicians such as Eddie Taylor and Andres Durham. The CD was bundled with the first issue of The Blues Collection magazine and is not sold separately.