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THE REVIEW
Next April 30th will mark exactly 25 years since the death of McKinley Morganfield, better known as Muddy Waters, one of the greatest bluesmen of all time and clearly the main point of reference for many rock and roll bands, of which it is certainly worth mentioning the Rolling Stones (it is well known that Brian Jones and Keith Richards spent a lot of time listening to his records trying to learn the secrets of his sound). I don't think there's much to say about Muddy Waters that hasn't already been said and told. Born in Rolling Fork, Sharkey County, Mississippi in April 1913, he lost his mother when he was just a child and spent the rest of his childhood in Clarksdale (the town where John Lee Hooker was born) where he began playing guitar and harmonica. He worked in the cotton fields before dedicating himself full-time to music, then in 1950 he moved to Chicago, where he joined the roster of the legendary Chess Records of Leonard Chess (the key figure in the evolution of "Chicago Blues") and became the father of Windy City's blues. The electric and powerful sound of his guitar quickly became distinctive and his fame soon crossed the boundaries of Chicago and Illinois and then of the United States of America.
Muddy Waters' discography is particularly extensive. It also includes recordings that date back to the period before he joined the Chess Records roster. There are also a whole series of live recordings and others that have never seen the light of day. This concert dates back to December 10, 1978: it was performed for WDR TV (Westdeutscher Rundfunk Koln) during the "Rockpalast" program and is presented by the label (MIG-Music) as one of Waters' best live performances, on this occasion accompanied by Pinetop Perkins on piano, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith on drums, Calvin Jones on bass, Jerry Portnoy on harmonica and Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson and Bob Margolin on guitars. The record features twelve songs including, of course, Waters' greatest hits, starting with "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man" (written by Willie Dixon), then "Mannish Boy", "Got My Mojo Working", etc. etc.
The release is completed by a recording of the Muddy Waters Tribute Band from June 23, 1996, in which all the members of the old band (still alive and available) performed to commemorate that event. But this adds little to the historical and artistic value of retrieving a live recording of such a great musician, whose greatness and power of sound is perhaps more palpable in a release like this than in studio recordings.
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This review honors Muddy Waters as a blues legend and highlights the significance of his 1978 Rockpalast live performance. It discusses his impact on blues and rock music and details the band members involved. The recording captures the raw power and iconic sound of Waters, making it a valuable document for fans. The inclusion of a 1996 tribute adds context, though the focus remains on the historic 1978 show.Tracklist Lyrics
01 Live At Rockpalast - 10. Dezember 1978 , Westfalenhalle Dortmund (00:00)
02 Live At Rockpalast - June 23, 1996 Open Air Festival Loreley (00:00)
03 Live At Rockpalast - 10. Dezember 1978 , Westfalenhalle Dortmund (00:00)
04 Live At Rockpalast - June 23, 1996 Open Air Festival Loreley (00:00)
05 Intro (01:11)
06 Everything Gonna Be Alright (03:22)
09 Sweet Home Chicago (04:25)
10 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (03:23)
12 Baby Please Don’t Go (03:53)
13 They Call Me Muddy Waters (08:04)
14 Walkin’ Thru The Park (03:28)
15 Country Boy (All Night Long) (05:07)
17 Caledonia (04:56)
18 Clouds In My Heart (04:34)
19 Hard Hard Way (03:32)
20 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (05:36)
21 Gone To Main Street (04:03)
24 Walkin' Thru The Park (04:03)
25 You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had (04:46)
26 You Don't Have To Go (04:50)
28 Everything Gonna Be Alright (05:19)
29 Laundromat Blues (06:30)
31 If The Washing Don't Get You, The Rinsing Will (04:05)
32 Intro (00:00)
33 Everything Gonna Be Alright (00:00)
36 Sweet Home Chicago (00:00)
37 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (00:00)
39 Baby Please Don’t Go (00:00)
40 They Call Me Muddy Waters (00:00)
41 Walkin’ Thru The Park (00:00)
42 Country Boy (All Night Long) (00:00)
44 Caledonia (00:00)
45 Clouds In My Heart (00:00)
46 Hard Hard Way (00:00)
47 I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (00:00)
48 Gone To Main Street (00:00)
51 Walkin' Thru The Park (00:00)
52 You Can’t Lose What You Ain’t Never Had (00:00)
53 You Don't Have To Go (00:00)
55 Everything Gonna Be Alright (00:00)
56 Laundromat Blues (00:00)
58 If The Washing Don't Get You, The Rinsing Will (00:00)
Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters (born McKinley Morganfield) was an American blues singer and guitarist widely credited as a key architect of electric Chicago blues. Born in Mississippi in April 1913, he was recorded early by Alan Lomax and later became a central Chess Records artist in Chicago, influencing generations of blues and rock musicians. He died in 1983.12 Reviews
