The Swarthmore Concert
# The Swarthmore Concert

The Swarthmore Concert, subtitled King of the Blues, is a live album by the blues musician Lightnin' Hopkins, recorded at the Swarthmore College Folk Festival in 1965. It was originally released as part of the seven-CD box set Lightnin' Hopkins: The Complete Prestige/Bluesville Recordings, in 1991, before being reissued on Bluesville as a single CD in 1993.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | |

AllMusic reviewer Cub Koda stated: "this languished unissued in Fantasy Records' vaults until its release in the early '90s. That's a shame, because this concert captures Lightnin' at his beguiling best, spinning tales and blues magic with every track. ... If you want a disc that clearly showcases Lightnin' Hopkins at his enchanting best, start your collection with this one; it's a charmer".

## Track listing

All compositions by Sam "Lightnin'" Hopkins except where noted

* "Baby, Please Don't Go" (Traditional ) – 2:09
* "My Black Cadillac" – 1:44
* "It's Crazy" – 2:32
* "Mojo Hand" – 3:02
* "My Babe" (Willie Dixon) – 2:20
* "Short Haired Woman" – 3:52
* "Mean Old Frisco" (Arthur Crudup) – 1:53
* "Trouble in Mind" (Richard M. Jones) – 2:44
* "The Twister" – 3:04
* "Green Onion" – 1:31
* "Sun Goin' Down" – 3:20
* "Come Go Home with Me" – 2:28
* "I'm a Stranger" – 3:07

## Personnel

### Performance

* Lightnin' Hopkins – guitar, vocals
