Muddy sounds awesome live!
Johnny Boy | Hockessin, DE | 05/24/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"1979's 'Muddy Waters Live' is a real treat. It features another blues icon, Johnny Winter's backing band, as well as Muddy's raw and unique voice.
While this was released on Columbia, and his best sides were on Chess, which was purchased by MCA (now Geffen), this is still a supreme live set. If you enjoyed 'Live At Newport,' than you will absolutely love 'Muddy Waters Live.' He is considerably older, but older can mean better.
And in this case, it means better. The first song on the record, his hit 'Mannish Boy' is probably better than the studio version; while the final song on this album 'Deep Down In Florida' just brings the whole house down. The guitar licks on that one are superb.
Overall, this is live blues at it's finest. Highly recommended for any blues lover or Muddy Waters lover. You'll be very satisfied with this listen. ENJOY!!!"