The Dollar Done Fell
56 min · 9 tracks · blues
A dynamic blend of traditional blues and rock, showcasing raw guitar work alongside heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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I’ve Got a Right to Love My Woman — This track exemplifies Guy's powerful vocal delivery and showcases his intricate guitar solos, blending emotional depth with technical mastery.
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The Dollar Done Fell — The title track stands out for its lengthy improvisational sections, demonstrating Guy's ability to fuse storytelling with spontaneous musical expression.
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Buddy’s Blues (Part 1) Start here — Opening the album, this track establishes the raw emotional tone while highlighting Guy's signature guitar style, setting the stage for the rest of the record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long emotional reflections on love
- patient storytelling with rich detail
- cathartic moments of soulful release
- intimate sessions for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
- want short, radio-friendly songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Buddy Guy's reputation in the blues genre.
- Career context
- Released in 1971, The Dollar Done Fell was Buddy Guy's first album on the Vanguard label after a decade of performing. By this time, he was already an influential figure in Chicago blues and was beginning to gain wider recognition, paving the way for his later success in the rock and blues crossover scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Albert King· Freddie King· Johnny Winter
Tracklist
- 1 Buddy’s Blues (Part 1) Start here 4:04
- 2 The Things I Used to Do 3:19
- 3 I’ve Got a Right to Love My Woman 8:09
- 4 You Don’t Know How I Feel 3:13
- 5 Done Got Over You 4:12
- 6 The Dollar Done Fell 16:22
- 7 Buddy’s Blues (Part 2) 3:27
- 8 Tell Me What’s Inside of You 9:20
- 9 Trouble With My Women 4:13
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