Muddy Waters — Rare and Unissued

Muddy Waters -- Rare and Unissued

• Artist: Muddy Waters
• Title: Rare and Unissued
• Year: 1982
• Format: Vinyl 12 in.
• Rating (1-10): 7
• Owner: Tracy
• Acquired: 1982 ? Not sure where, this was near the beginning of my blues education.

I took the dog out for a minute after I started side 1. When I got back Mary told me I “missed the part about him waking up in the morning.” Good one. Anyhow, I just played the whole thing again, and then again.

The only thing better than a Muddy Waters record is two Muddy Waters records. So, I’m glad I have Rare and Unissued even if it’s not my favorite by the ultimate blues maestro. Still, I plan to keep it. You can never get rid of the blues.

There’s more about the original Mannish Boy at MuddyWaters.com.

Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf — Muddy And The Wolf

Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf -- Muddy And The Wolf

• Artist: Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf
• Title: Muddy And The Wolf
• Year: 1984
• Format: Vinyl 12 in.
• Rating (1-10): 8
• Owner: Tracy
• Acquired: 2005 – Part of the inherited Bob Bobala collection
• Keeper: Yes

This record is the shiatsu! I suppose I could have filed it under “various” but here it is as today’s W record. I’m a big blues fan and this record doesn’t disappoint. I like the Muddy Waters side the most, but the Howlin’ Wolf side is also great. There’s a lotta help from a buncha younger white guys, including Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, and others.

Thanks Bob. Your record has found a loving home.