Don't Look Back
Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker
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Don't look back to the days of yesteryear, You cannot live on in the past, Don't look back. And I've known so many people That still try to live on in the past, Don't look back, oh no. And if I could call back all those days of yesteryear, I would never grow old and I'd never be poor, But darlin', those days are gone, oh yeah. Stop dreaming And live on in the future, But darlin', don't look back, oh no, Don't look back, oh
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Written by: Pete White
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10 facts about this song
Artist Insight"Don't Look Back" is a song by John Lee Hooker that showcases his unique mix of Mississippi Delta blues and the raw, bristling energy of Chicago electric blues.
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CompositionThe song is characterized by Hooker's distinctive rhythmic guitar playing and his deep, gravelly vocals. It further includes the artist's typical primal, emotionally charged lyrics.
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Album InformationIt is featured on the 1997 album of the same name, "Don't Look Back". The album was produced by Van Morrison and Mike Kappus.
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Critical SuccessThe album "Don't Look Back" won John Lee Hooker his second Grammy award. It won in the category "Best Traditional Blues Recording" of 1998.
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CollaborationThe title track, "Don't Look Back" features Van Morrison, an Irish singer-songwriter who has achieved worldwide fame. Their musical collaboration enriched the song with additional layers of depth.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a chart-topping song, "Don't Look Back" received critical acclaim and is considered one of Hooker's most memorable and well-produced tunes.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Don't Look Back" portray Hooker offering advice about moving forward and not dwelling on the past - a universal theme in blues music.
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InfluenceJohn Lee Hooker's music, including songs like "Don't Look Back", has been a major influence on many famous rock musicians like The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and ZZ Top.
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Live PerformancesDespite Hooker’s advanced age during the period of the album release, he continued to perform live and "Don't Look Back" was usually part of his set list.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Don't Look Back" features both John Lee Hooker and Van Morrison, adding a visual layer to the memorable collaboration.
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