The Chess Singles Collection

The Chess Singles Collection

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  • Released Date: 02 Mar 2015

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Muddy Waters, the man, the myth, the legend. His latest compilation, The Chess Singles Collection, is a gritty, bluesy journey through the soul of American music.

From the first track to the last, Waters' signature gravelly voice cuts through the air like a hot knife through butter, effortlessly capturing the pain and joy of the human experience.

With classics like "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "Mannish Boy," this album is a must-listen for any blues enthusiast. Each track is a testament to Waters' undeniable talent and influence on the genre.

The production on this album is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal perfectly balanced to create a rich, immersive listening experience.

Waters' guitar playing is as smooth as silk, his fingers dancing across the strings with the precision of a master craftsman.

Overall, The Chess Singles Collection is a timeless masterpiece that showcases the raw power and emotion of Muddy Waters' music. Whether you're a die-hard blues fan or just looking to expand your musical horizons, this album is a must-have for any music lover. So go on, press play, and let Muddy Waters take you on a journey you'll never forget.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Rollin' Stone
2. Walkin' Blues
3. You Gonna Need My Help
4. Sad Letter Blues
5. Louisiana Blues
7. Long Distance Call
6. Evans Shuffle
8. Too Young to Know
9. Honey Bee
10. Appealing Blues (Hello Little Girl)
11. Still a Fool
12. My Fault
13. She Moves Me
14. Early Morning Blues
15. All Night Long
16. Country Boy
17. Please Have Mercy
18. I Can't Be Satisfied
19. Standing Around Crying
20. Gone to Main Street
21. She's All Right
22. Sad, Sad Day
23. Turn the Lamp Down Low
24. Who's Gonna Be Your Sweet Man When I'm Gone
25. Mad Love (I Want You to Love Me)
26. Blow Wind Blow


Disc: 2
1. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
2. She's So Pretty
3. Just Make Love to Me
4. Oh, Yeah
5. I'm Ready
6. I Don't Know Why
7. I'm a Natural Born Lover
8. Loving Man
9. I Want to Be Loved
10. My Eyes (Keep Me in Trouble)
11. Mannish Boy
12. Young Fashioned Ways
13. Sugar Sweet
14. Trouble No More
15. Forty Days and Forty Nights
16. All Aboard
17. Don't Go No Farther
18. Diamonds at Your Feet
19. Just to Be With You
20. I Got to Find My Baby
21. Got My Mojo Working
22. Rock Me
23. Good News
24. Come Home Baby, I Wish You Would
25. Live the Life I Love (Love the Life I Live)
26. Evil


Disc: 3
1. I Won't Go On
2. She's Got It
3. Close to You
4. She's Nineteen Years Old
5. Walking Thru the Park
6. Mean Mistreater
7. Clouds in My Heart
8. Ooh Wee
9. Take the Bitter With the Sweet
10. She's Into Something
11. Recipe for Love
12. Tell Me Baby
13. I Feel So Good
14. When I Get to Thinking
15. Read Way Back
16. I'm Your Doctor
17. Look What You've Done
18. Love Affair
19. Tiger in Your Tank
20. Meanest Woman
21. Got My Mojo Working (Part 1)
22. Woman Wanted
23. Messin' With the Man
24. Lonesome Bedroom Blues
25. Going Home
26. Tough Times
27. You Shook Me
28. Muddy Waters' Twist

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About the artist

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913, was an American blues musician who transformed the genre with his raw vocals and electrifying guitar skills. Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Waters brought the heartache and hardship of rural life to the forefront of his music, earning him a reputation as the "father of modern Chicago blues." With hits like "Mannish Boy" and "Hoochie Coochie Man," Waters cemented himself as a pioneer of the blues, influencing generations of musicians with his distinctive sound. His soulful lyrics and gritty performances captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Waters' influence can still be heard in the music of contemporary artists like The Black Keys and Jack White, proving that his legacy continues to resonate across genres. With his signature slide guitar and powerful stage presence, Muddy Waters remains a timeless icon of the blues, reminding us of the enduring power of music to transcend boundaries and connect us all.

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