Rollin' Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection
Muddy Waters · 2000
145 min · 50 tracks · blues
A vibrant collection of blues classics that captures Muddy Waters' raw energy and storytelling prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gypsy Woman Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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I Can’t Be Satisfied — This track exemplifies Waters' signature blend of deeply personal lyrics with energetic guitar riffs, reflecting the essence of traditional blues while paving the way for modern interpretations.
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Rollin’ Stone — As one of his most famous songs, this track embodies Muddy's storytelling style and remains a cornerstone of the blues repertoire, influencing musicians across multiple genres.
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Louisiana Blues — This song captures Waters’ ability to merge regional influences with universal themes, showcasing his skills as both a vocalist and guitarist in a quintessential blues format.
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Hoochie Coochie Man — A defining anthem of swagger and masculine identity in blues, this track has become an enduring standard that reflects Muddy’s powerful presence in music history.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant emotional storytelling moments
- for late-night gatherings
- raw energy for engaging sessions
- captivating flow with nostalgic peaks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, instant gratification
- seek modern production styles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This compilation highlights Waters' significant impact on music history.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, this compilation celebrates the legacy of Muddy Waters as a pivotal figure in the blues genre. At this point in his career, Waters was already recognized as a foundational artist who helped shape rock and roll, particularly with his earlier hits from the 1950s and 1960s still resonating. This album came out shortly before his passing in 1983, serving both as a retrospective and a homage to his enduring influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Howlin' Wolf· John Lee Hooker· Sonny Boy Williamson II
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Gypsy Woman Start here 2:36
- 2 Little Anna Mae 2:33
- 3 Good Lookin’ Woman 2:44
- 4 Mean Disposition 2:36
- 5 I Can’t Be Satisfied 2:43
- 6 I Feel Like Going Home 3:11
- 7 Train Fare Home 2:48
- 8 Down South Blues 2:54
- 9 Kind Hearted Woman 2:37
- 10 Sittin’ Here and Drinkin’ (Whiskey Blues) 2:36
- 11 You’re Gonna Miss Me 2:39
- 12 Mean Red Spider 2:19
- 13 Standin’ Here Tremblin’ 2:27
- 14 Streamline Woman 3:19
- 15 Hard Days 2:37
- 16 Muddy Jumps One 2:29
- 17 Little Geneva 2:48
- 18 Canary Bird 2:46
- 19 Burying Ground 2:37
- 20 You Gonna Need My Help 3:02
- 21 Screamin’ and Cryin’ 3:07
- 22 Where’s My Woman Been 3:09
- 23 Last Time I Fool Around With You 2:37
- 24 Walkin’ Blues 2:58
- 25 Rollin’ and Tumblin’, Part 1 3:00
- 26 Rollin’ and Tumblin’, Part 2 2:32
Disc 2
- 1 Rollin’ Stone 3:09
- 2 Rollin’ Stone (alternate take) 3:02
- 3 You’re Gonna Need My Help I Said 3:08
- 4 Sad Letter Blues 3:03
- 5 Early Morning Blues 3:10
- 6 Appealing Blues (Hello Little Girl) 2:51
- 7 Louisiana Blues 2:55
- 8 Evan’s Shuffle 2:14
- 9 Long Distance Call 2:42
- 10 Too Young to Know 3:14
- 11 Honey Bee 3:23
- 12 Howling Wolf 2:40
- 13 Country Boy 3:13
- 14 She Moves Me 2:58
- 15 My Fault 2:44
- 16 Still a Fool 3:19
- 17 They Call Me Muddy Waters 3:25
- 18 All Night Long 2:54
- 19 All Night Long (alternate take) 3:59
- 20 All Night Long (alternate take #2) 3:20
- 21 Stuff You Gotta Watch 2:51
- 22 Lonesome Day 3:31
- 23 Please Have Mercy 3:13
- 24 Who’s Gonna Be Your Sweet Man 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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