John Lee Hooker is one of the few legendary bluesmen to crack the MTV barrier. He has recorded and performed with a host of contemporary pop stars. John Lee's music hasn't changed but the accompanying musicians have. This 60 minute video presents John Lee performing with many of his friends from 1984 to 1992. Ry Cooder duets on three tracks. Robert Cray burns up the fretboard on Mr. Lucky, John Hammond plays slide behind Father Was a Jockey and Bonnie Raitt cajoles and teases on I'm In The Mood. Also featured are: Albert Collins, Charlie Musselwhite, and others.

Contents / Song list

BABY LEE
WHEN MY FIRST WIFE LEFT ME
MAUDIE
SMAE OLD BLUES
I'M BAD LIKE JESSE JAMES
I'M IN THE MODD
FATHER WAS A JOCKEY
CRWLIN' KINGSNAKE
MR. LUCKY
THE BOOGIE