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Smokestack Lightning Howlin' Wolf/Hubert Sumlin Guitar Riff with TAB

"Smokestack Lightning" by Howlin' Wolf is a seminal blues song and one of his most famous recordings. First recorded in 1956, the song blends Wolf's haunting, howling vocal style with a mesmerizing, single-chord guitar riff that repeats throughout the track. The song’s structure is hypnotic, driven by the rhythm and raw emotion, which made it a defining track in Chicago blues.

The title “Smokestack Lightning” refers to the trains Wolf would watch as a child in Mississippi, seeing the sparks and lights from smokestacks in the night. The lyrics, though somewhat ambiguous, evoke themes of longing and loss, which are typical of blues music. Wolf often said the song was inspired by the way he would see the train and think of getting away or being taken somewhere else.

Hubert Sumlin, Wolf’s guitarist and longtime collaborator, provided the iconic guitar riff that repeats throughout the song. This riff is simple but powerful, using bends and slides to create an eerie, almost mournful tone. The song has been widely covered, with notable versions by The Yardbirds, The Grateful Dead, and even Bob Dylan, showing its lasting impact across genres.

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