1998 Collection on Double LP!
Collaborations with Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt & More!
First Time Ever on Vinyl!

Originally released in 1998,The Best of Friendscelebrates John Lee Hooker's late-career collaborations with a who's-who of esteemed guests including Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt. 25 years later, it remains a vivid portrait of Hooker's vitality during this period and the unwavering respect of the musicians he influenced.

Released here on 2LP vinyl for the first time,The Best of Friendsprovides a perfect entry point for Hooker fans looking to explore his output in the 1980s and '90s.

Features

• Double LP
• First Time on Vinyl
• Gatefold Sleeve

Selections

Side A:

1. Boogie Chillen with Eric Clapton
2. This Is Hip with Ry Cooder
3. The Healer with Carlos Santana
4. I Cover The Waterfront with Van Morrison & Booker T. Jones

Side B:

1. Boom Boom with Jimmie Vaughan
2. I'm In The Mood with Bonnie Raitt
3. Burnin' Hell with Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite
4. Tupelo

Side C:

1. Baby Lee with Robert Cray
2. Dimples with Los Lobos
3. Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) with Carlos Santana

Side D:

1. Big Legs, Tight Skirt with Ry Cooder & Ike Turner
2. Don't Look Back with Van Morrison & Charles Brown
3. Up And Down with Johnnie Johnson