Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker – Hooker 'N' Heat The Best Of....Plus

Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker – Hooker 'N' Heat (The Best Of....Plus)

One of the great collaborations in blues history, Hooker 'N' Heat brings together legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker with Canned Heat, the California band whose passion for traditional blues helped introduce the genre to a new generation of rock audiences. Originally released in 1971, the recordings capture an inspired meeting between one of the founding fathers of electric blues and one of the era's most respected blues-rock groups.

Built around Hooker's hypnotic guitar style, commanding vocals, and signature boogie rhythms, the album combines raw authenticity with the energy and enthusiasm of Canned Heat's musicians. The band provides sympathetic backing throughout, allowing Hooker's powerful performances to take centre stage while adding a dynamic blues-rock edge.

The collection features a mixture of blues standards, boogie grooves, and original compositions, including highlights such as “Messin' With The Hook,” “Burning Hell,” “Bottle Up And Go,” and the driving “Boogie Chillen No. 2.” Throughout the album, the chemistry between Hooker and Canned Heat is unmistakable, creating music that feels spontaneous, relaxed, and deeply rooted in the blues tradition.

A must-have recording for blues enthusiasts, Hooker 'N' Heat remains one of the most celebrated blues collaborations ever recorded and a superb showcase for the talents of both artists.

Tracklist:

1. Messin' With The Hook (2:17)
2. The Feelin' Is Gone (4:31)
3. Send Me Your Pillow (3:39)
4. Meet Me In The Bottom (4:11)
5. Drifter (3:34)
6. You Talk Too Much (4:28)
7. Burning Hell (4:39)
8. Bottle Up And Go (3:08)
9. The World Today (3:55)
10. I Got My Eyes On You (2:20)
11. Whiskey And Wimmen (7:22)
12. Just You And Me (4:21)
13. Let's Make It (4:33)
14. Peavine (7:37)
15. Boogie Chillen No. 2 (4:04)