Never Get Out of These Blues Alive


Never Get Out of These Blues Alive is a studio album by American blues musician John Lee Hooker, released in 1972 by ABC Records and recorded on September 28–29, 1971.

Background

The album features Van Morrison, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, and British organist Steve Miller. The album was re-released in 1987 by See For Miles Records with four additional tracks, including two with Hooker's cousin Earl Hooker on slide guitar.

Artwork

The Artwork was taken on the bus.

Track listing

All songs written by Hooker, except noted.
  1. "Bumblebee, Bumblebee" - 4:12
  2. "Hit the Road" - 2:57
  3. "Country Boy - 6:59
  4. "Boogie with the Hook" - 6:32
  5. "T.B. Sheets" - 4:58
  6. "Letter to My Baby" - 3:57
  7. "Never Get Out of These Blues Alive" - 10:15
Additional tracks on the version by See For Miles Records
  1. "If You'll Take Care of Me, I'll Take Care of You" - 3:42
  2. " A Good 'Un" - 3:26
  3. "Baby I Love You" - 3:15
  4. "Lonesome Mood" - 4:51

Personnel