Burnin' is an album by the blues musician John Lee Hooker, recorded in Chicago on October 26, 1961 and released on the Vee-Jay label the following year. Hooker is backed by the Funk Brothers. The album includes the nationally charting single "Boom Boom".
Reception
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings wrote: "Burnin' is another album cut at a single session but it has more texture and spirit than Travelin'. Hooker presides over 11 tracks of uncomplicated danceable music, pushed by the saxes". AllMusic reviewer Al Campbell stated: "Burnin' was released in 1962 and combines 12 tracks of electric material performed by Hooker backed by a band... recommended".
Track listing All compositions credited to John Lee Hooker "Boom Boom" – 2:32 "Process" – 3:49 "Lost a Good Girl" – 2:51 "A New Leaf" – 2:30 "Blues Before Sunrise" – 3:49 "Let's Make It" – 2:27 "I Got a Letter" – 2:44 "Thelma" – 3:31 "Drug Store Woman" – 2:47 "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" – 2:10 "What Do You Say" – 2:27
Personnel Performance John Lee Hooker – guitar, vocals Hank Cosby – tenor saxophone Andrew "Mike" Terry – baritone saxophone Joe Hunter – piano Larry Veeder – guitar James Jamerson – bass Benny Benjamin – drums
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