Description:Muddy Waters (born McKinley Morganfield) was already the greatest living practitioner of the blues when he stepped on stage at the 1960 Newport Blues and Jazz Festival. But while his recordings had made an impact in blues circles, their effect on rock & roll had yet to pronounce itself in his native land via the British InvasiMuddy Waters (born McKinley Morganfield) was already the greatest living practitioner of the blues when he stepped on stage at the 1960 Newport Blues and Jazz Festival. But while his recordings had made an impact in blues circles, their effect on rock & roll had yet to pronounce itself in his native land via the British Invasion. Instead, Waters toiled in front of small yet devoted crowds who sat mesmerized by his incredible vocal control. The version of "I've Got My Mojo Working" included here illustrates his backing ensemble's strength. But it's really the way Waters curls his voice around a note in such standards as "I Got My Brand on You", "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man", and "Baby Please Don't Go" that make this a surefire classic. --Rob O'Connor... (more)(less)
Manufacturer : Bgo Release date : 17 June 1996 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 5017261203144
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At Newport 1960 by Muddy Waters (1960)
Average Rating: 78/100
After releasing his debut album The Best of Muddy Waters (1958), a greatest hits collection, and Sings Big Bill Broonzy (1969), a collection of covers of songs by blues musician Big Bill Broonzy, Waters decided to perform at the live concert Newport Jazz Festival. Waters had already been a well-known blues musician across Europe and the United States in the 50s. His successful performances with his electric blues band, consistin"
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Muddy Waters is classic, and easily goes down as one of the greatest artists in history. But how did he sound live? This album is all you need to know.
Along with Muddy Waters, is legendary piano player Otis Spann here, that spices up the performances. Anyone familiar with Muddy already knows with tracks like Hoochie Coochie Man, Baby Please Don't Go, and Got My Mojo Working, this is going to be a great show.
Best song - Got My Mojo Working"
""A stomping live document of the period when Waters started reaching a wider pop audience. Newport still works as a splendid intro to the Chicago blues: it's got his classics - "Hoochie Coochie Man," a torrid "Got My Mojo Working" - delivered by a tough, tight band, anchored by harp genius James Cotton.""
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