Released 60 years ago
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- short, engaging listening sessions
- raw emotional storytelling
- mid-tempo reflective moments
Where this album fits
- 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
- Howlin' Wolf· John Lee Hooker· Sonny Boy Williamson II
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mannish Boy 2:57
- 2 Screamin' and Cryin' 3:08
- 3 Just to Be With You 3:17
- 4 Walking in the Park 2:44
- 5 Walking Blues 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
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.