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The Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles As & Bs

The Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles As & Bs

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  • Released Date: 17 Feb 2014

  • Genre: Blues

Our Take

Ahoy there, music aficionados! Today, we're diving into the deep, murky waters of the legendary Muddy Waters' Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles A&B Sides 1947-62. This collection is a veritable treasure trove of bluesy goodness, spanning over a decade of raw, unadulterated talent from one of the genre's true pioneers.

From the gritty, gut-wrenching vocals to the electrifying guitar riffs, Muddy Waters' music has a way of grabbing you by the soul and never letting go. Tracks like "Rollin' Stone" and "Mannish Boy" are timeless classics that showcase Waters' unparalleled ability to blend raw emotion with virtuosic musicianship.

But it's not just about the hits with this compilation. The B-sides offer a glimpse into the more experimental side of Waters' artistry, with tracks like "Ramblin' Mind" and "Mean Red Spider" showcasing a different facet of his musical genius.

Overall, Muddy Waters' Complete Aristocrat & Chess Singles A&B Sides 1947-62 is a must-have for any blues enthusiast. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the genre's true legends, and a reminder of the transformative power of music. So go ahead, turn up the volume, let the music wash over you, and get lost in the transcendent world of Muddy Waters. You won't be disappointed.

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Gypsy Woman
2. Little Anna Mae
3. I Can't Be Satisfied
4. I Feel Like Going Home
5. Train Fare Home
6. Sittin' Here and Drinkin' (Whiskey Blues)
7. You're Gonna' Miss Me (When I'm Dead and Gone)
8. Mean Red Spider
9. Streamlined Woman
10. Muddy Jumps One
11. Little Geneva
12. Canary Bird
13. Screaming and Crying
14. Where's My Woman Been
15. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 1)
16. Rollin' and Tumblin' (Part 2)
17. Rollin' Stone
18. Walkin' Blues
19. You're Gonna Need My Help
20. Sad Letter Blues
21. Louisiana Blues
22. Evans Shuffle
23. Long Distance Call
24. Too Young to Know
25. Appealing Blues


Disc: 2
1. Honey Bee
2. My Fault
3. Still a Fool
4. Early Morning Blues
5. She Moves Me
6. All Night Long
7. Country Boy
8. Please Have Mercy
9. Looking for My Baby
10. Standing Around Crying
11. Gone to Main Street
12. She's All Right
14. Who's Gonna Be Your Sweet Man
13. Sad Sad Day
15. Turn the Lamp Down Low
16. Mad Love
17. Blow Wind Blow
18. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
19. She's So Pretty
20. Just Make Love to Me
21. Oh Yeh!
22. I'm Ready
23. I Don't Know Why
24. Lovin' Man


Disc: 3
1. I'm a Natural Born Lover
2. I Want to Be Loved
3. My Eyes Keep Me in Trouble
4. Manish Boy
5. Young Fashioned Ways
6. Trouble No More
7. Sugar Sweet
8. Forty Days and Forty Nights
9. All Aboard
10. Don't Go No Farther
11. Diamonds at Your Feet
12. I Got to Find My Baby
13. Just to Be With You
14. Got My Mojo Working
15. Rock Me
16. Good News
17. Come Home Baby
18. I Live the Life I Love
19. Evil
20. I Won't Go On
21. She's Got It
22. Close to You
23. She's Nineteen Years Old
24. Mean Mistreater


Disc: 4
1. Walkin' Thru the Park
2. Clouds in My Heart
3. Ooh Wee
4. Take the Bitter With the Sweet
5. She's Into Something
6. Recipe for Love
7. Tell Me Baby
8. I Feel So Good
9. When I Get to Thinking
10. I'm Your Doctor
11. Read Way Back
12. Love Affair
13. Look What You've Done
14. Tiger in Your Tank
15. Meanest Woman
16. Got My Mojo Working (Part 1)
17. Woman Wanted
18. Messin' With the Man
19. Lonesome Room Blues
20. Going Home
21. Tough Times
22. Muddy Waters' Twist
23. You Shook Me
24. You Need Love
25. Little Brown Bird

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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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