Muddy Waters - Muddy & The Wolf

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Music Review: Oh man, two Legends.....
Rating: 4 Stars

This music caught me off guard. I was not ready for the reality of the blues. Now, I listen to these two fellas religiously.

The album is comprised of two sets: one by Muddy, featuring the Paul Butterfield Blues band in support, and one set by the Howlin' Wolf with British rockers such as Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Bill Watts, as well as the Wolf's usual champion guitarist, Hubert Sumlin.

The sides with Muddy cook. Recorded live in '69, this is later period Muddy, but ya know, he never lost a step. Even in the late 70s his music is uncompromising and powerful. Paul Butterfield's harp play is one of a kind, and seriously complex(I dabble in the harmonica.) Having learned first hand from Little Walter, Butterfield knows his chops and brings Muddy's contributions to this album to another level.

The entire concert from which the 6 Muddy sides are taken is also available on Chess, titled FATHERS AND SONS. This is recommended as well.

The Wolf's sides are slightly less engaging, but still very good in the annals of bluesdom. Clapton adds a nice sound, and Steve Winwood is complementary as well. Definately not the Wolf's most intense takes, but this is very good music. The Chess album that these 7 tracks are pulled from is called "The London Sessions."

A wonderful introduction to the Muddy and the Wolf, or a nice way to fill some gaps in one's blues collection.

Highly recommended, but both sets are available in extended form.

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