{"product_id":"199957924320","title":"WATERS,MUDDY – MUDDY WATERS SINGS BIG BILL (CHESS ACOUSTIC SOUNDS SERIES) - LP •","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC: 199957924320 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLabel: CHESS \u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: October 23, 2026\u003cbr\u003eIn stock items ship within 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep south roots meet the Electric City: \u003cem\u003eMuddy Waters Sings \"Big Bill.\"\u003c\/em\u003e When Big Bill Broonzy — the absolute bedrock of Mississippi blues — first heard a young Muddy Waters, his verdict was instant: \"Oh yeah, Muddy is a real singer for the blues.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded in Chicago between June and August 1959 and released on Chess Records in 1960, \u003cem\u003eMuddy Waters Sings \"Big Bill\"\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a tribute album. It is a passing of the torch. Recorded two years after Broonzy's passing, this masterpiece captures a confident Muddy Waters at the absolute peak of his powers, fresh off his legendary Newport Folk Festival appearance and a smash hit \u003cem\u003eBest Of\u003c\/em\u003e compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate intersection of Delta dirt and Chicago electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuddy didn't just record these songs; he earned them. With Broonzy's early blessing echoing through history, Muddy breathes fierce, firsthand authority into every single track. Legendary anthems such as \"I Feel So Good\" and \"Tell Me Baby\" are reimagined here, overflowing with a raw, gritty Chicago feeling that gets right under your skin and stays there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuddy doesn't ride solo, either. He's backed by a definitive, powerhouse lineup of blues royalty, featuring Otis Spann on piano, James Cotton on harmonica, and Willie \"Big Eyes\" Smith keeping the pocket tight on drums. A classic intersection of Delta and Chicago blues... showcasing how Muddy Waters honored one of his major influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop the needle on a historic moment where respect meets raw talent. \u003cem\u003eMuddy Waters Sings \"Big Bill\"\u003c\/em\u003e is essential, foundational blues — the way it was always meant to be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACK LIST:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell Me Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthbound Train\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I Get to Thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust a Dream (On My Mind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Trouble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Feel So Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Done Got Wise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMopper's Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonesome Road Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey, Hey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"CHESS","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":67767735517283,"sku":"199957924320","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2553\/7123\/files\/image_56e3ebbf-cd53-4820-8ffd-05053a6cf1d6.jpg?v=1792676008","url":"https:\/\/lunchboxrecords.com\/products\/199957924320","provider":"Lunchbox Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}