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At Newport 1960

Muddy Waters · 1960

34 min · 9 tracks · blues

Raw, electrifying performances capture the essence of blues with Muddy Waters' commanding voice and stellar band interplay.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • raw energy in live setting
  • commanding vocals with grit
  • captivating storytelling through performance
  • evening gatherings with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek quick, radio-friendly tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1960, 'At Newport 1960' came during Muddy Waters' peak as a leading figure in the Chicago blues scene. This live recording followed his commercial success with songs like 'Hoochie Coochie Man' and solidified his reputation as a powerful live performer. The album also marked a resurgence of interest in traditional blues at a time when rock and roll was dominating.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Got My Brand on You 4:50
  • 2 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 2:57
  • 3 Baby, Please Don’t Go 3:04
  • 4 Soon Forgotten 4:20
  • 5 Tiger in Your Tank 4:28
  • 6 I Feel So Good 3:01
  • 7 I’ve Got My Mojo Working 4:26
  • 8 I’ve Got My Mojo Working, Part 2 2:55
  • 9 Goodbye Newport Blues 4:49

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