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Audio: “Santa” by Lightnin’ Hopkins
Sam John Hopkins (1912 – 1982), better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and occasional pianist from Houston, Texas. Musicologist Robert “Mack” McCormick opined that Hopkins “is the embodiment of the jazz-and-poetry spirit, representing its ancient form in the single creator whose words and music are one…”
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Wow you are realy cool and happynes, i like your post
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Thanks for this little gem, Michael. Lightnin’ has always been one of my favorite blues artists. Little known fact – his 1st cousin was Clifton Chenier of Zydaco fame.
Merry Christmas to you, Eva and your family!
Dan Burston
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Happy holidays to you and yours, Dan. I ran into Adam and Gabby at the coop the other day and didn’t recognize them at first. They are both so mature and impressive….
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