The Healer

by John Lee Hooker

Overview

The Healer was a major comeback for John Lee Hooker. Featuring a wide array of guest stars, including Bonnie Raitt, Johnnie Johnson, and Los Lobos, The Healer captured widespread media attention because of all the superstar musicians involved in its production. Unfortunately, that long guest list is what makes the album a fairly unengaging listen. Certainly there are moments were it clicks, but that's usually when the music doesn't greatly expand on his stripped-down boogie. The other moments are professional, but not exciting. It's a pleasant listen, but never quite an engaging one. ~ Thom Owens

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2022
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072274570

Tracks

1. The Healer
2. I'm in the Mood
3. Baby Lee
4. Cuttin Out
5. Think Twice Before You Go
6. Sally Mae
7. That's Alright
8. Rockin Chair
9. My Dream
10. No Substitute

Album Credits

Performance Credits

John Lee Hooker   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (12 String),National Steel Guitar
Robert Cray   Primary Artist,Guitar,Featured Artist
Canned Heat   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Bonnie Raitt   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Slide Guitar,Featured Artist
Charlie Musselwhite   Primary Artist,Harmonica,Featured Artist
Los Lobos   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Carlos Santana & The Santana Band   Primary Artist
George Thorogood   Primary Artist,Guitar,Featured Artist
Carlos Santana   Primary Artist,Guitar,Featured Artist
David Hidalgo   Guitar (12 String),Guitar,Accordion
Leon "Ndugu" Chancler   Drums
Adolfo de la Parra   Drums
Henry Vestine   Guitar
Steve Ehrmann   Bass
Santana Band   Featured Artist
Armando Peraza   Congas
Chester Thompson   Keyboards,Synthesizer
Santana's Band   Featured Artist
Steve Berlin   Saxophone
Conrad Lozano   Bass
Cesar Rosas   Guitar
Jose "Chepito" Areas   Timbales
Louie Perez   Drums
Scott Mathews   Drums
Richard Cousins   Bass
Roy Rogers   Guitar,Slide Guitar
Larry Taylor   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

John Lee Hooker   Composer,Performer
Mike Kappus   Producer,Executive Producer
Buck Ram   Composer
Al Smith   Composer
George Thorogood   Performer
Robert Cray   Performer
Samuel Lehmer   Mixing,Engineer,Recording
Canned Heat   Performer
Chester Thompson   Composer
Hank Waring   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
David Bard   Mastering,Mastering Engineer
Mark Lynette   Engineer
Santa Barbara   Composer
John Bitzer   Liner Notes
Brandon Lively   Design,Art Direction
Roy Rodgers   Composer
James Bracken   Composer
David Perry   Photography
Jim Gaines   Engineer,Producer
Bernard Besman   Composer
Bonnie Raitt   Performer
James C. Bracken   Composer
Carlos Santana   Composer,Producer
Charlie Musselwhite   Performer
Santana   Producer
Raag Digitaal   Composer
Los Lobos   Performer
Roy Rogers   Composer,Producer