John Lee Hooker records with Sam Jones and Louis Hayes, ‘That’s My Story’ for Riverside (1960)

John Lee Hooker‘s ‘That’s My Story’ is a studio album recorded on February 9, 1960 with Sam Jones & Louis Hayes (the rhythm section from Cannonball Adderley) and released the same year by Riverside.

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Hip-Hop & Soul N°242 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Snoop Dogg’s "Gin and Juice" mixes laid-back G-funk vibes with sly rebellion, while Tupac’s haunting "Hail Mary" delves into faith and mortality with eerie minimalism. The Notorious B.I.G.’s reflective "Sky’s the Limit" blends personal struggles with smooth R&B, and Blackstreet’s "U Blow My Mind" rides sultry harmonies over polished New Jack Swing. Meanwhile, John Lee Hooker’s gritty blues tracks like "Too Young" and "Annie Mae" showcase raw storytelling, and Jade’s upbeat "Every Day of the Week" adds ’90s sass to its sample-heavy R&B. Tracks like M People's "Search for the Hero" radiate uplifting energy, while A+’s "Enjoy Yourself" layers hip-hop over disco nostalgia. Billy Ocean’s edgy "Pressure" leans into dancehall rhythms, capturing a personal defiance that contrasts with his usual smoother style.? Take our 12-track quiz.

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Van Morrison sings in New-York (1989)

VAN MORRISON 1989 Live, Beacon Theater/ feat MOSE ALLISON & JOHN LEE HOOKER. "Summertime/Gloria &"
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Happy Birthday Bonnie Raitt

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 41/52

How well do you know the music of Sarah Dash & Nona Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen & Sam Moore, Smokey Robinson & Daryl Hall, Alicia Keys & John Mayer, Lana Del Rey & Chris Isaak, Michael Bublé & Chris Botti, Jackson Browne & Gregg Allman, Paul Simon & George Harrison, John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder, Sting & Tom Jones, Bono & Zucchero, Inti Illimani & Peter Gabriel ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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John Lee Hooker meets Ry Cooder (1992)

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This week In One-Off Collaborations 35/52

How well do you know the music of Bob Dylan & Bruce Springsteen, Yolanda Adams & Joss Stone, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Michael Jackson & Barry Gibb, Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue, Gladys Knight & Lenny Kravitz, Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight & Dionne Warwick, Joni Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius & Michael Brecker , Taj Mahal & John Hiatt, John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt , Eddie Vedder & Johnny Depp, Southside Johnny & Bruce Springsteen ? Take our 12-track quiz.

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John Lee Hooker releases ‘The Healer’ recorded with Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Musselwhite, Los Lobos and Carlos Santana as guests (1989)

John Lee Hooker‘s ‘The Healer’ is an album featuring collaborations with Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Musselwhite, Los Lobos and Carlos Santana and released in September 1989 by Chameleon.

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