Originally released in 1998, 'The Best of Friends' celebrates John Lee Hooker's late career collaborations with a who's who of esteemed guests including Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Carlos Santana, Van Morrison and Bonnie Raitt. 25 years later, it remains a vivid portrait of Hooker's vitality during this period and the unwavering respect of the musicians he influenced.
1 Boogie Chillen - John Lee Hooker & Eric Clapton
2 This Is Hip - John Lee Hooker & Ry Cooder
3 The Healer - John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana
4 I Cover The Waterfront - John Lee Hooker & Van Morrison
5 Boom Boom - John Lee Hooker & Jimmie Vaughan
6 I'm in the Mood - John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt
7 Burnin' Hell - John Lee Hooker & Ben Harper
8 Tupelo - John Lee Hooker
9 Baby Lee - John Lee Hooker
10 Dimples - John Lee Hooker & Los Lobos
11 Chill Out (Things Gonna Change) - John Lee Hooker & Carlos Santana
12 Big Legs, Tight Skirt - John Lee Hooker & Ike Turner
13 Don't Look Back - John Lee Hooker & Charles Brown
14 Up and Down - John Lee Hooker