From the 1981 Muddy Waters King Bee Album, Neil White chose this unforgettable photo for his broadminded catalog of Mississippians. I am a fan of this later years record. Actually, I think I am a fan of every Muddy Waters record that I’ve heard. I often kick myself in the rump for not ever making the effort to experience Muddy live in concert.
Muddy for many, myself included, is the Blues Zeus. I seem to never get tired of his music. Flying low in the Delta, too fast in my yellow bird with the top down, with Muddy on the box is a bright moment. Sometimes, we at Lemuria listen to Muddy all day long and start over on repeat on the next A.M. The amount of pleasure this Mississippian has given me is immeasurable.
A great joy about Neil’s book is remembering these great Mississippians and revisiting our personal gifts of pleasure from these very special people.
For me, it’s a big empty to not have the physical Muddy Mississippi Water live musical experience. It is a heartbreak for me and a true void in my lifetime of musical experiences.
I would like for you to band-aid my loss by sharing with me your times with Muddy. I don’t mind feeling a little jealous. With your joys I will try to heal my remorse as I re-listen to those early Chess “His Best” recordings.
Click here to see other profiles in Mississippians. Editor Neil White will be signing Mississippians at Lemuria this Thursday, October 28th. Purchase a copy online or call the bookstore 601/800.366.7619.
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