The Swarthmore Concert, subtitled King of the Blues, is a live album by the blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins, recorded at the Swarthmore College Folk Festival in 1965. It was originally released as part of the seven-CD box set Lightnin' Hopkins: The Complete Prestige/Bluesville Recordings, in 1991, before being reissued on Bluesville as a single CD in 1993.Wirz' American Music: Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins discography accessed November 26, 2018Discogs album details accessed November 26, 2018 Reception
AllMusic reviewer Cub Koda stated: "this languished unissued in Fantasy Records' vaults until its release in the early '90s. That's a shame, because this concert captures Lightnin' at his beguiling best, spinning tales and blues magic with every track. ... If you want a disc that clearly showcases Lightnin' Hopkins at his enchanting best, start your collection with this one; it's a charmer".
Track listing All compositions by Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins except where noted "Baby, Please Don't Go" (Traditional ) – 2:09 "My Black Cadillac" – 1:44 "It's Crazy" – 2:32 "Mojo Hand" – 3:02 "My Babe" (Willie Dixon) – 2:20 "Short Haired Woman" – 3:52 "Mean Old Frisco" (Arthur Crudup) – 1:53 "Trouble in Mind" (Richard M. Jones) – 2:44 "The Twister" – 3:04 "Green Onion" – 1:31 "Sun Goin' Down" – 3:20 "Come Go Home with Me" – 2:28 "I'm a Stranger" – 3:07 Personnel Performance Lightnin' Hopkins – guitar, vocals
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