Buddy's Baddest: The Best of Buddy Guy cover

Buddy's Baddest: The Best of Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy · 1999

76 min · 14 tracks · blues

A vibrant collection of electric guitar mastery and soulful storytelling that defines modern blues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • vibrant storytelling through guitar
  • for evening gatherings
  • emotional depth in every track

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, this compilation captures Buddy Guy's significant contributions to the blues genre following his resurgence in the 1990s. It showcases his work during a period of renewed interest in traditional blues music, particularly after his Grammy Award win for 'Feels Like Rain' in 1995. This album serves both as a retrospective and a celebration of his influence on contemporary artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Albert King· Freddie King· Johnny Winter

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Damn Right, I've Got the Blues 4:31
  • 2 Five Long Years 8:27
  • 3 Mustang Sally 4:45
  • 4 Rememberin' Stevie 6:59
  • 5 She's a Superstar 5:03
  • 6 Feels Like Rain 4:37
  • 7 She's Nineteen Years Old 5:43
  • 8 I Smell Trouble 3:17
  • 9 Someone Else Is Steppin' In 4:24
  • 10 My Time After Awhile 7:44
  • 11 Midnight Train 5:22
  • 12 Miss Ida B 6:32
  • 13 I Need Your Love So Bad 2:57
  • 14 Innocent Man 5:44

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