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Nothin' but the Blues

Johnny Winter · 1977

34 min · 9 tracks · R&B · blues rock

A raw and soulful exploration of blues, blending traditional sounds with Johnny Winter's fiery guitar work.

Why this album works

'Nothin' but the Blues' is significant for its authentic representation of the blues genre during a time when rock was dominating the charts. The album received positive reviews from critics, further solidifying Winter's reputation as a blues artist and contributing to the resurgence of interest in traditional blues music in the late 1970s.
Career context
By 1977, Johnny Winter was already an established figure in the blues scene, having gained fame with his earlier albums like 'Johnny Winter' (1969) and 'Second Winter' (1970). 'Nothin' but the Blues' marked a return to his roots, showcasing his signature slide guitar technique and powerful vocals after a series of more rock-oriented projects.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tired of Tryin’ Standout 3:40
  • 2 TV Mama Standout 3:10
  • 3 Sweet Love and Evil Woman 2:57
  • 4 Everybody’s Blues Standout 4:21
  • 5 Drinkin’ Blues 3:41
  • 6 Mad Blues 4:06
  • 7 It Was Rainin’ 5:03
  • 8 Bladie Mae 3:35
  • 9 Walking Thru the Park 4:05

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