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Fathers and Sons

Muddy Waters · 1969

77 min · 20 tracks · blues

A vibrant tapestry of electric blues, showcasing the raw energy of Muddy Waters alongside rising stars of the genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for late-night gatherings
  • vibrant energy for social settings
  • playful rhythms that invite movement
  • captivating storytelling through music

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'Fathers and Sons' came during a pivotal moment in Muddy Waters' career as he transitioned into a new musical era. This album features collaborations with younger artists like Paul Butterfield and Michael Bloomfield, marking a significant generational exchange in blues music. It followed Waters' successful period in the late 1950s and early 1960s, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the Chicago blues scene while embracing contemporary influences.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All Aboard 2:52
  • 2 Mean Disposition 5:42
  • 3 Blow Wind Blow 3:38
  • 4 Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had 3:06
  • 5 Walking Thru the Park 3:21
  • 6 Forty Days and Forty Nights 3:08
  • 7 Standin' Round Cryin' 4:05
  • 8 I'm Ready 3:39
  • 9 Twenty Four Hours 4:48
  • 10 Sugar Sweet 2:18
  • 11 Country Boy 3:20
  • 12 I Love the Life I Live 2:45
  • 13 Oh Yeah 3:38
  • 14 I Feel So Good 3:00
  • 15 Long Distance Call 6:37
  • 16 Baby, Please Don't Go 3:03
  • 17 Honey Bee 3:56
  • 18 The Same Thing 5:59
  • 19 Got My Mojo Working, Part One 3:23
  • 20 Got My Mojo Working, Part Two 5:12

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