Live in Istanbul

Live in Istanbul, Turkey is a vibrant live album by blues artist John Lee Hooker Jr., capturing his dynamic performance in Istanbul. Released in 2010, the album showcases Hooker Jr.’s polished, contemporary blues style, distinct from his legendary father’s raw Delta blues. The recording features original compositions like “Suspicion,” a B.B. King-style blues power ballad, and “One Eye Opened,” a tight, humorous track, as well as covers of John Lee Hooker Sr.’s classics. The album’s sound ranges from Chicago blues-rock to soul, boogie-woogie, and funk, demonstrating Hooker Jr.’s versatility and skill as a songwriter and performer.

Tracklist: Introduction, Suspicious, People Want a Change, It’s a Shame, Fed Up, Funky Funk, You make my Life brand new, They hatin’ on me, One Eye opened, Wait until my Change come, Maudie, Boom Boom, Doin’ the Boogie, Talk too much