Lightnin' Slim

Lightnin' Slim

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Otis Verries Hicks, known as Lightnin' Slim, and born on March 13, 1913, in Good Pine, Louisiana, was a blues musician. He started playing guitar at a young age and by the late 1940s was performing in bars in Baton Rouge. One of his first recordings, "Bad Luck", was released by Feature Records in 1954 under the stage name Lightnin' Slim. In the mid-1950s, he signed with Excello Records, collaborating frequently with his brother-in-law Slim Harpo and harmonica player Lazy Lester. Notable releases include Rooster Blues (1960) and Bell Ringer (1965). Lightnin' Slim stopped performing for a time but was rediscovered in 1970 by Fred Reif, leading to a new recording contract with Excello. He toured extensively in the 1970s, including performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival and a UK tour in 1973. Lightnin' Slim died of stomach cancer on July 27, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan.

Top tracks

18
Hello Mary Lee
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:42
Writer: Jerry A West / Composers: Jerry A West
09
Have Your Way
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:39
Writer: Otis Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis Hicks - Jerry West
06
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:34
Writer: Hicks Otis - J D Miller / Composers: Hicks Otis - J D Miller
25
Bad Feeling Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:59
Writer: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West
31
Crazy About You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:43
Writer: Sonny Boy Williamson II / Composers: Sonny Boy Williamson II
23
Bad Luck and Trouble
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:55
Writer: Otis Hicks - J D Miller / Composers: Otis Hicks - J D Miller
10
Things I Used to Do
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:14
Writer: Eddie Jones / Composers: Eddie Jones
14
Ethel Mae
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:16
Writer: Otis Hicks - J D Miller / Composers: Otis Hicks - J D Miller
08
Rock Me Mama
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:17
Writer: Hicks Otis - J D Miller / Composers: Hicks Otis - J D Miller
05
It's Mighty Crazy
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:36
Writer: Jerry West - Hicks Otis / Composers: Jerry West - Hicks Otis
03
Hoodoo Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
04:05
Writer: Hicks - WEST / Composers: Hicks - WEST
12
I'm Grown
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:50
Writer: Bo Diddley - Muddy Waters / Composers: Bo Diddley - Muddy Waters
11
Oh Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:52
Writer: Willie Dixon - Walter Jacobs / Composers: Willie Dixon - Walter Jacobs
29
I'm Tired Waiting Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:46
Writer: Jerry A West / Composers: Jerry A West
32
Bad Luck Blues (Alternative Take)
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:35
Writer: Hicks Otis - J D Miller / Composers: Hicks Otis - J D Miller
02
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:44
Writer: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West
07
Nothing but the Devil
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:59
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
28
Mind Your Own Business
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:20
Writer: Monroe Vincent - Jerry West - Hank Williams / Composers: Monroe Vincent - Jerry West - Hank Williams
15
My Starter Won't Work
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:50
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
20
Lightnin' Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:57
Writer: Jerry A West / Composers: Jerry A West
22
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:27
Writer: Willie Dixon - Ron Holden - Little Walter / Composers: Willie Dixon - Ron Holden - Little Walter
21
Love Me Mama
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:27
Writer: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West
05
G.I. Blues (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:34
26
Good Mornin' Heartaches
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:05
Writer: Don Hollinger / Composers: Don Hollinger
16
I'm a Rollin' Stone
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:25
Writer: Otis Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis Hicks - Jerry West
01
I Been a Fool for You Darlin
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:42
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
17
Somebody Knockin'
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
03:07
Writer: Jerry A West / Composers: Jerry A West

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  • Discography
Albums
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
2025 Blues Classics
19-09-2025
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
01
I Been a Fool for You Darlin
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:42
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
02
I Can Hear My Baby Calling
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
03:05
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
03
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:26
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
04
A Stranger in Town
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:29
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
05
I'm Evil
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:25
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
06
Lonesome Cabin Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:40
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
07
Darlin' You're the One
Lightnin' Slim
Cold Nights, Hot Blues: Lightnin' Slim's Later Sessions
02:39
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
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Downtown Blues
Westside
12-02-2018
Downtown Blues
01
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
02:26
02
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
02:33
03
Crazy About You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
03:42
04
Good Morning Heartaches
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
03:03
05
Thats Alright
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
02:58
06
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
02:42
07
Oh Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Downtown Blues
02:54
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Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
30-11-2010
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
01
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
02:30
02
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
02:34
03
Crazy 'Bout You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
03:35
04
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
02:20
05
The Things I Used To Do
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
03:08
06
That's All Right
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
03:00
07
Good Morning Heartaches
Lightnin' Slim
Good Morning Heartaches & Other Favorites (Digitally Remastered)
03:01
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High & Low Down
30-11-2010
High & Low Down
01
Rooster Blues (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:41
02
The Things I Used to Do (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
03:12
03
Bad Luck Blues (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:32
04
My Babe (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:25
05
G.I. Blues (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:34
06
Oh Baby (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:56
07
That's All Right (Remastered)
Lightnin' Slim
High & Low Down
02:57
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That's All Right
30-11-2010
That's All Right
01
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
02:35
02
G. I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
02:34
03
Crazy 'Bout You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
03:37
04
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
02:24
05
Things I Need to Do
Lightrnin' Slim
That's All Right
03:10
06
That's All Right
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
03:00
07
Goor Morning Heartaches
Lightnin' Slim
That's All Right
03:01
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High and Low Down
1971 MTI
30-11-2010
High and Low Down
01
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:39
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
02
Things I Used to Do
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
03:10
Writer: Eddie Jones / Composers: Eddie Jones
03
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:31
Writer: Otis Hicks - Jay Miller / Composers: Otis Hicks - Jay Miller
04
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:23
Writer: Willie Dixon / Composers: Willie Dixon
05
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:31
Writer: Otis Hicks / Composers: Otis Hicks
06
Oh Baby
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:53
Writer: Willie Dixon / Composers: Willie Dixon
07
That's All Right
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Down
02:55
Writer: James a Lane / Composers: James a Lane
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The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
This Compilation â„— 1999 Universal Music Special Markets Inc.
01-01-1999
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
01
Have Your Way
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:37
Writer: Jerry West - Otis Hicks / Composers: Jerry West - Otis Hicks
02
Bad Luck And Trouble
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:54
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
03
Love Me Mama
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:26
Writer: Jerry West - Otis Hicks / Composers: Jerry West - Otis Hicks
04
I'm A Rollin' Stone
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:24
Writer: Jerry West - Otis Hicks / Composers: Jerry West - Otis Hicks
05
It's Mighty Crazy
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:36
Writer: Otis Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis Hicks - Jerry West
06
Hoo-Doo Blues
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:19
Writer: Otis Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis Hicks - Jerry West
07
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
The Best Of Lightnin' Slim
02:38
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
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Hoodoo Blues
(P) 2011 S.D.E.G. / Essential Media Group LLC. The copyright in these sound recordings are owned by Essential Media Group LLC.
01-01-1993
Hoodoo Blues
01
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
02:44
Composers: Jerry West
02
Lightnin's Bad Luck
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
02:36
Composers: Otis Hicks - J.D. Miller
03
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
02:37
Composers: Jerry West
04
Crazy About You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
03:43
Composers: Willie Dixon
05
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
02:27
Composers: Willie Dixon
06
Things I Used to Do
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
03:14
Composers: Eddie Jones
07
That's All Right
Lightnin' Slim
Hoodoo Blues
03:00
Composers: Otis Hicks
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High and Low Blues
2017 HHO
01-01-1993
High and Low Blues
01
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
02:44
Composers: Jerry West
02
Lightning's Bad Luck
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
02:36
Composers: Otis Hicks/J,D Miller
03
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
02:37
Composers: Otis Hicks
04
Crazy About You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
03:43
Composers: Walter Jacobs
05
My Babe
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
02:27
Composers: Willie Dixon
06
Things I Used to Do
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
03:14
Composers: Eddie Jones
07
That's All Right
Lightnin' Slim
High and Low Blues
03:00
Composers: James a Lane
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Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
Excello Records
17-12-1960
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
01
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:37
Writer: Otis V. Hicks / Composers: Otis V. Hicks
02
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:44
Writer: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West / Composers: Otis V Hicks - Jerry West
03
Hoodoo Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
04:05
Writer: Hicks - WEST / Composers: Hicks - WEST
04
New Orleans Bound
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:48
Writer: Otis Hicks - J D Miller / Composers: Otis Hicks - J D Miller
05
It's Mighty Crazy
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:36
Writer: Jerry West - Hicks Otis / Composers: Jerry West - Hicks Otis
06
Bad Luck Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:34
Writer: Hicks Otis - J D Miller / Composers: Hicks Otis - J D Miller
07
Nothing but the Devil
Lightnin' Slim
Lightning Slim presents Rooster Blues
02:59
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
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Singles
Rooster Blues
2020 Delta Records
02-04-2020
Rooster Blues
01
Rooster Blues
Lightnin' Slim
Rooster Blues
02:38
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
G.I. Blues (Slowed + Sped up + Reverb)
2024 OneKindMusic a Subdivision of OneKindMedia on Behalf Good Time Records - GTR/Slo-Mo Sounds
01-01-1959
G.I. Blues (Slowed + Sped up + Reverb)
01
G.I. Blues
Lightnin' Slim
G.I. Blues (Slowed + Sped up + Reverb)
02:31
Writer: Lightnin' Slim / Composers: One Kind Media
02
G.I. Blues (Sped up + Reverb)
Lightnin' Slim
G.I. Blues (Slowed + Sped up + Reverb)
02:12
Writer: Lightnin' Slim / Composers: One Kind Media
03
G.I. Blues (Slowed Down + Reverb)
Lightnin' Slim
G.I. Blues (Slowed + Sped up + Reverb)
02:55
Writer: Lightnin' Slim / Composers: One Kind Media
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The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
This Compilation â„— 1999 UMG Recordings, Inc.
16-02-1999
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
01
Rollin' Stone
The Marigolds
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:51
Writer: Robert S. Riley / Composers: Robert S. Riley
02
It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day)
Louis Brooks & His Hi-Toppers
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:38
Writer: Ted Jarrett / Composers: Ted Jarrett
03
Now Listen Baby
Good Rockin' Sam
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:37
Writer: Sam Beasley - Marion Brooks / Composers: Sam Beasley - Marion Brooks
04
Pork And Beans
The Solotones
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:52
Writer: Johnny Bragg / Composers: Johnny Bragg
05
Lightnin's Blues
Lightnin' Slim
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
03:01
Writer: Jerry West / Composers: Jerry West
06
Courtin' In A Cadillac
Jerry McCain And His Upstarts
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:11
Composers: Jerry McCain
07
My Mumblin' Baby
Rudy Green
The Excello Story Vol. 2: 1955-1957
02:17
Writer: Rudy Green / Composers: Rudy Green
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Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
This Compilation â„— 1995 UMG Recordings, Inc.
28-09-1995
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
01
I'm Evil
Lightnin' Slim
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:23
Composers: Jerry West
02
You're Gonna Ruin Me, Baby
Lazy Lester
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:34
Composers: Jerry West - Leslie Johnson
03
I Got Love If You Want It (Single Version)
Slim Harpo
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:45
Composers: James Moore
04
Going Through The Park
Jimmy Anderson
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:25
Composers: Jimmy Anderson
05
I'm Warning You Baby
Lightnin' Slim
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:11
Composers: Jerry West
06
Lonesome, Lonely Blues
Lonesome Sundown
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:54
Composers: Lonesome Sundown
07
Wild Cherry
Leroy Washington
Dark Clouds Rollin': Excello Swamp Blues Classics
02:17
Composers: Leroy Washington - Jerry West
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Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
Koko Mojo Records
03-09-2021
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
01
Have a Good Time
Walter Horton
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
02:20
Writer: Bedno / Composers: Bedno
02
You Keep Dogging Me
Sonny and Jaycee
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
01:58
Writer: Burris - Terry / Composers: Burris - Terry
03
One More Kiss
Jesse Perkins
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
02:14
Writer: Perkins - Lubinsky / Composers: Perkins - Lubinsky
04
Wine, Women, Whisky
Papa Lightfoot
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
02:13
Writer: Lightfoot / Composers: Lightfoot
05
My Baby Left Me
B. Brown
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
02:29
Writer: Brown - ROBINSON / Composers: Brown - ROBINSON
06
My Sweet Woman
Drifting Slim
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
02:56
Writer: Mickle / Composers: Mickle
07
Hello Miss Jessie Lee
Eddie Burns
Wolf Pack (Who's Afraid of Them?)
03:12
Writer: BURNS / Composers: BURNS
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