Lightnin' Strikes (Verve Folkways album)

Lightnin' Strikes is a 1962 blues album by Lightnin' Hopkins, released on the Verve Folkways label (Verve FV 9017/FVS 9017). The album showcases Hopkins' signature style of Texas blues, featuring his distinctive guitar playing and vocals.

The album's tracklist typically includes a mix of original compositions and traditional blues standards, all performed in Hopkins' raw and authentic manner. Characteristic of many of his recordings, the songs often address themes of hardship, love, and resilience, reflecting the experiences of African Americans in the mid-20th century.

While Lightnin' Strikes is generally considered a solid entry in Hopkins' extensive discography, it is not necessarily ranked among his most critically acclaimed or widely known albums. However, it remains a valuable document of his artistry and an accessible introduction to his unique blues style. Verve Folkways, as a sub-label of Verve Records, aimed to document and disseminate American folk music, lending a sense of archival importance to this particular recording. Subsequent reissues and compilations have ensured the album's continued availability.