Roots cover

Roots

Johnny Winter · 2011

52 min · 11 tracks · R&B · blues rock

A heartfelt homage to blues roots, merging traditional sounds with Johnny Winter's distinctive electric guitar flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for relaxed evenings
  • heartfelt moments of nostalgia
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • electric guitar solos that captivate

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, punchy tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Roots' was released in 2011, Johnny Winter was in a revitalized phase of his career, following a series of acclaimed performances and albums that reintroduced him to new audiences. This album came after 'I'm a Bluesman' in 2004, marking a return to the classic blues style that had influenced him throughout his life.
Stylistic neighbors
Freddie King· Albert King· Stevie Ray Vaughan

Tracklist

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

  • 1 T-Bone Shuffle 4:51
  • 2 Further On Up the Road 4:16
  • 3 Done Somebody Wrong 4:44
  • 4 Got My Mojo Workin’ 5:07
  • 5 Last Night 5:44
  • 6 Maybellene 2:46
  • 7 Bright Lights, Big City 4:25
  • 8 Honky Tonk 3:40
  • 9 Dust My Broom 6:01
  • 10 Short Fat Fannie 4:04
  • 11 Come Back Baby 6:28

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata