From the Label The famous bluesman's stellar recordings for Tradition epitomized Lightnin's spare country blues which was in contrast to the brash and bold Chicago. Label: Tradition - TLP 1035,Tradition - TR 1035 • Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue • Country: US • Genre: Blues • Style: Country Blues, Texas Blues Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982), better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and. Find best value and selection for your LIGHTNIN HOPKINS COUNTRY BLUES search on eBay. World's leading marketplace. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Country Blues - Lightnin' Hopkins on AllMusic - 1960 - While Hopkins in his prime could crank out. First of all, Lightnin' is the man. Now that we've established that, lets go on to this particular album. ANY Lightnin' album is 5 stars compared to most other things. Country: US • Style: Country Blues, Texas Blues. 3:05: Long Gone Like A Turkey Thru The Corn (Long John) Country Blues by Tradition Records, Lightnin' Hopkins. Skip to Main Content; Sign in. My Account. Lightnin' Hopkins: Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Guitar, Vocals.