The Real Folk Blues
Muddy Waters · 1966
34 min · 12 tracks · blues
Raw and electrifying, Muddy Waters' blues pulse with hard-hitting rhythms and heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its impact on the blues genre, showcasing tracks that would become staples in the repertoire of countless artists. The song 'Mannish Boy' achieved significant recognition and has been covered extensively, contributing to Waters’ legacy as a pivotal influence on rock and blues musicians alike.
- Career context
- Released in 1966, 'The Real Folk Blues' came during Muddy Waters' resurgence in popularity, following his influential albums in the early 1960s. This album solidified his role as a cornerstone of the Chicago blues sound, bridging traditional country blues with electric instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Steely Dan· The Pointer Sisters· Bobby Darin· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Nancy Sinatra· Dickey Betts· Tom Scott· Ray Manzarek
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mannish Boy Standout 2:57
- 2 Screamin' and Cryin' Standout 3:08
- 3 Just to Be With You 3:17
- 4 Walking in the Park 2:44
- 5 Walking Blues Standout 2:58
- 6 Canary Bird 2:45
- 7 Same Thing 2:43
- 8 Gypsy Woman 2:36
- 9 Rollin' & Tumblin' 3:01
- 10 40 Days and Forty Nights 2:54
- 11 Little Geneva 2:50
- 12 You Can't Lose What You Never Had 2:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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