June 9, 2023 Records of the Day

Rolling Stone magazine lists Lightnin’ Hopkins as one of the greatest guitarists of all time. It is said that he recorded almost 1000 songs. His recording career began in the 1940’s with Aladdin Records. It was the first of many labels that he worked for. Among the most successful was Fire Records with whom he recorded one of his biggest hits, “Mojo Hand.” The 1961 single, “Mojo Hand,” is worth no more than $20.00 but the 1962 “Mojo Hand” album can get you $1,200.00 today.

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