Muddy Waters – Rollin' Stone

Muddy Waters – Rollin' Stone

Rollin' Stone is a superb collection of essential recordings from blues pioneer Muddy Waters, one of the most influential musicians in American music history. Spanning the years 1948 to 1959, this compilation traces the evolution of the electric Chicago blues sound and showcases the recordings that would inspire generations of artists across blues, rock, and beyond.

Featuring landmark tracks including Rollin' Stone, I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man, Mannish Boy, I Just Want To Make Love To You, and Long Distance Call, the collection captures Muddy Waters at the height of his creative powers. His powerful vocals, distinctive slide guitar playing, and commanding presence helped transform traditional Delta blues into the electrified urban sound that would define post-war blues music.

Many of the songs featured here became foundations of modern rock music, influencing artists from The Rolling Stones—who famously took their name from Rollin' Stone—to countless blues and rock musicians that followed. Backed by some of Chicago's finest players, these recordings remain as vital and influential today as when they were first released.

An essential collection for blues enthusiasts, record collectors, and anyone exploring the roots of rock 'n' roll, Rollin' Stone offers a powerful introduction to one of the true architects of modern popular music.

Tracklist:

1. I Can't Be Satisfied (1948)
2. Kind Hearted Woman (1948)
3. Screamin' And Cryin' (1949)
4. Rollin' Stone (1950)
5. Walking Blues (1950)
6. Appealing Blues (Hello Little Girl) (1950)
7. Louisiana Blues (1950)
8. Long Distance Call (1951)
9. Honey Bee (1951)
10. She Moves Me (1951)
11. Still A Fool (1951)
12. They Call Me Muddy Waters (1951)
13. Standing Around Crying (1952)
14. She's All Right (1952)
15. I Want You To Love Me (1953)
16. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (1954)
17. I Just Want To Make Love To You (1954)
18. I'm Ready (1954)
19. Mannish Boy (1955)
20. Forty Days And Forty Nights (1956)
21. Crawlin' Kingsnake (1959)
22. Just A Dream (1959)
23. I Feel So Good (1959)