This live album was recorded during John Lee Hooker's performance at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1964. It captures Hooker in an intimate setting, performing extended versions of his classics with his acoustic guitar and deep voice.
The concert reflects the growing interest of college audiences in blues during the folk revival of the 1960s. Hooker performs solo, offering a stripped-down sound that contrasts with his more produced studio recordings from the same period.
The album was released by Vee-Jay Records and is considered a historic recording documenting Hooker's connection with young audiences. Although not a massive commercial success, it is cherished by fans of acoustic and live blues.