It's My Own Fault is a blues tune by John Lee Hooker, featured on the album House of the Blues. The song was first performed on July 3, 1960 at the Newport Jazz Festival, marking its introduction to the live blues scene. Hooker's driving, storytelling blues style shines in this track, which remains a staple in his repertoire. Over the years it has been performed by a range of artists, including Gov't Mule, the Warren Haynes Band, and The Marcus King Band, with setlist.fm recording 32 plays by 11 artists. The tune continues to be performed in recent years, with a latest listed performance on August 30, 2025 by Gov't Mule at the Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival 2025.
