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Muddy Waters — I'm Ready
Album: I'm Ready
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Released: 1978
Length: 3:21
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I'm ready... ready as anybody can be
I'm ready... ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you
I hope you're ready for me
I got an axe handle pistol on a graveyard frame
That shoot tombstone bullets... wearin' balls and chain
I'm drinkin' TNT... I'm smokin' dynamite
I hope some screwball start a fight
'Cause I'm ready... ready as anybody can be
I'm ready for you... I hope you're ready for me

All you pretty little chicks with your pretty little hair
I know you feels like I ain't nowhere
But stop what your doin' baby come overhere
I'll prove to you baby... that I ain't no square
Because I'm ready... ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you... I hope you're ready for me

I been drinkin' gin like never before
I feel so good... I want you to know
One more drink... I wish you would
I takes a whole lotta lovin' to make me feel good
'Cause I'm ready... ready as anybody can be
Now I'm ready for you... I hope you're ready for me
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saw 2 legends at the Colonial shortly after moving to Toronto ... first John  Lee Hooker then a couple of years later, Muddy Waters...both more than memorable 
Posted 4 weeks ago by vtriebe    [ Reply ]
Just wanted to acknowledge the RP team again for all the work on refreshing and dusting off many old tracks over the past several months. It is palpable and appreciated. Cheers to William et al..!
Posted 3 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 magnoliahaus wrote:

1980 Carbondale, IL, I just finished my BS degree at SIU & Muddy played at Shryock Auditorium. We had 1st row center seats. After his amazing performance my girlfriends & I waited outside the back entrance. We got to meet Muddy & shake his hand. It was grandiose. 



Are you sure?

SIU-C actually gave out degrees back then?

It was the biggest  party school in the Midwest.  All them Chicago kids went to  Southern IL.   Not far from Cairo, IL on the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.

There's  some strange mojo voo doo going on down there.   

 
Posted 5 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
1980 Carbondale, IL, I just finished my BS degree at SIU & Muddy played at Shryock Auditorium. We had 1st row center seats. After his amazing performance my girlfriends & I waited outside the back entrance. We got to meet Muddy & shake his hand. It was grandiose. 
Posted 6 months ago by magnoliahaus    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:


Square.   It's I aint no SQUARE.  CTFD
Sounds to me like Illustr8r has some repressed homo-erotic conflicts that need to be resolved.


Posted 7 months ago by liveaudio608    [ Reply ]
 Illustr8r wrote:

"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL



This song was written in 1954. Times change and so does our culture, hopefully for the better. 
Posted 8 months ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Wow that harmonica melted my phone
Posted 11 months ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Probably a safe bet that's  Little Walter on harp. 
Posted 1 year ago by bh1    [ Reply ]
 jirvin8387 wrote:

I'll never forget being told to "Shut the fuck up!" by Mister Waters at a show in Boulder 50 years ago.



Then you definitely deserved it. Chicago blues men do not fuck around, it was a tough, tough scene back then, and some clown from Boulder was definitely going to get his comeuppance. 
Posted 2 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 SwampYankee wrote:

How is this not a uniform "10" from every person listening to this station? 




I just posted the exact same comment (but made a 9, cause, you know....) 
Posted 3 years ago by rec_user    [ Reply ]
How is this not at least a 9?
Posted 3 years ago by rec_user    [ Reply ]
I'll never forget being told to "Shut the fuck up!" by Mister Waters at a show in Boulder 50 years ago.
Posted 3 years ago by jirvin8387    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:


Square.   It's I aint no SQUARE.  CTFD
 
just lighten up, will ya all?!
Posted 3 years ago by indatube1    [ Reply ]
and we get to hear Johnny!
Posted 3 years ago by indatube1    [ Reply ]
Blues makes me happy!!!!
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
How is this not a uniform "10" from every person listening to this station? 
Posted 4 years ago by SwampYankee    [ Reply ]
 Illustr8r wrote:
"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL
 

Square.   It's I aint no SQUARE.  CTFD
Posted 4 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
Hey, is this Arcade Fire? 
Posted 4 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:

One of the many reasons I don't watch television.

 
What is television?
Posted 5 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
soup-ah doup-ah man
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
sorry.  Turning off RP.  Def not my cup of tea.
Posted 8 years ago by bigbargain    [ Reply ]
Just one comment ... Wow! {#Music}{#Bananajam}{#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
dang that horn is sho nuff a skinnah
Posted 9 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
 musikluvr wrote:
Stevie Ray then Muddy. Good choice.

 
.... what he said :-)
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Stevie Ray then Muddy. Good choice.
Posted 10 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
It's 110 F. with a 70 degree dewpoint and I'm working on my truck in the garage... I came in to hit the PSD button.
I'm not in the mood for the blues.

 

I realize your "Coachellian" 110 degrees is a helluva lot more livable than triple-digit temps. here in the midwest, but god...110 DEGREES! 
I keep hearing on the news how brutal it's been in the Southwest this summer, but I've never experienced anything north of 106 (and that was in Napa Valley) in '98.
 
 Stay cool if you can...
Posted 11 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
It's 110 F. with a 70 degree dewpoint and I'm working on my truck in the garage... I came in to hit the PSD button.
I'm not in the mood for the blues.
Posted 11 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Getting tired of Muddy Waters. There's a lot of great Chicago Blues musicians who deserve more airplay.
Posted 11 years ago by BobbyCat    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
I don't see Gag(a), Bieber or Myley convering this, ever.  {#Beat}
 
That's 'cuz they're too busy making shoes for industry, Georgie
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 George_Tirebiter wrote:
I don't see Gag(a), Bieber or Myley convering this, ever.  {#Beat}
 
I certainly hope not.
Posted 12 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Great Blues set.....
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
I don't see Gag(a), Bieber or Myley convering this, ever.  {#Beat}
Posted 12 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
I am so ready, grrrr, Play it Muddy!

Posted 13 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
 aelfheld wrote:

One of the many reasons I don't watch television.
 
SinisterDexter wrote:
Nowadays, when I hear this song, all I can think of is that damn ED drug commercial. Curse you, advertisers!
  
One of the many reasons I don't watch television.

{#Whistle}



Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:
Nowadays, when I hear this song, all I can think of is that damn ED drug commercial. Curse you, advertisers!
 
One of the many reasons I don't watch television.

Posted 13 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Nowadays, when I hear this song, all I can think of is that damn ED drug commercial. Curse you, advertisers!
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
 handyrae wrote:
From Erik Satie to Muddy Waters in 5 songs. Only on RP!
 
And that's why we have it on, right?
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
Here is is, the whole cloth.
Posted 14 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Kokoloco53 wrote:
Yes ma'am. If it wernt for great artists like Muddy doin his thing, there wouldn't have been no Stevie Ray Vaughn or Jimi or .....ok all right....the sound was there long before Muddy, but Muddy helped it along alright.
 
No sir, I have no problem with dat der. Nuff said.  

Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Yes ma'am. If it wernt for great artists like Muddy doin his thing, there wouldn't have been no Stevie Ray Vaughn or Jimi or .....ok all right....the sound was there long before Muddy, but Muddy helped it along alright.
Posted 14 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
From Erik Satie to Muddy Waters in 5 songs. Only on RP!
Posted 14 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 RichardPrins wrote:
8)
(but this doesn't sounds like 'the original' version, a later recording perhaps or just me...)
 
Isn't this one of those albums he did late in his career, with Johnny Winter producing/performing?

Posted 15 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Truly godlike!
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Hell yes!  Southern Music Group!

Muddy Waters - I'm Ready
Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Sky Is Crying
Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire
Posted 15 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
oooh that gorgeous voice, i'm ready too! 
reminds me of:
when muddy grew up he had to sit in the back of the bus, the front was for the whites.
And now you guys chose obama, wow!!!!

i should like more 'black' music on RP....
 


Posted 15 years ago by bobcat1963    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}{#Drummer}{#Bananajam}

Growing up outside of New Orleans...stuff like this brings me back. :)

Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
come over here I'll prove to you I aint no square
Posted 16 years ago by CatMan    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!!
Posted 16 years ago by CatMan    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Daveinbawlmer wrote:
I always liked Hooker over Muddy, but Muddy is still bad-assed.
both of them are blues gods
Posted 17 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
Why is it that people get bent out of shape when rappers have misogynist and homophobic lyrics, but not when blues singers do? "Come over here and I'll prove I ain't no queer"? (I see some claim it's "square", not "queer". Try listening to the song instead of reading the lyrics. It's clearly "queer".)
Even if he was saying 'queer' (which he isn't), the word had a completely different meaning when this was recorded.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Humble Pie did a crunching version of this.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I heard "square". *shrug* I always liked Hooker over Muddy, but Muddy is still bad-assed.
Posted 17 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
LennytheB wrote:
I'm a huge Muddy Waters fan...just never thought this track was among his best work.
John Lee does a nice version.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
oesvends wrote:
Big Walter Horton, says allmusic.com. Aka Shakey Horton.
Hey Thanx I was lucky enough to see Muddy's band when Shakey was with them. Great memories.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
I'm a huge Muddy Waters fan...just never thought this track was among his best work.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
This Q. siting here since Feb 2003. I would also like to know. Possible harmonica players Little Walter, Junior Wells, Shakey Horton, Carey Bell and James Cotton. Anyone know ?
Big Walter Horton, says allmusic.com. Aka Shakey Horton.
Posted 18 years ago by oesvends    [ Reply ]
grumblecat wrote:
One of my favorite Muddy Waters songs, and I think it might be Little Walter on Harmonica but I am not sure, I just know he played with Muddy quite a bit.
This Q. siting here since Feb 2003. I would also like to know. Possible harmonica players Little Walter, Junior Wells, Shakey Horton, Carey Bell and James Cotton. Anyone know ?
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Most Definitely Square. Those of you that think other wise need to get out to your local blues clubs and open your ears. It'll be an eye/ear opener for sure, you need it! Kate ;-)
Posted 19 years ago by KateD    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
"Come over here and I'll prove I ain't no queer"? (I see some claim it's "square", not "queer". Try listening to the song instead of reading the lyrics. It's clearly "queer".)
You'd better listen a bit closer because he clearly says "square." His pronunciation leaves the "s" at the beginning of "square" almost silent.
Posted 19 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
Mine is a (cheap-ass? Charly Records Ltd.) compilation called Rollin' Stone, but everything sounds more gritty and authentic...
Gritty is good!! After all, these early blues guys were not all polished up for MTV.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
the man is singing "i'm no square" (or queer. or whatever, as long as it rhymes with "overhere"). i fail to see the bashing. it seems like useful info when singing to a woman. oh, and it's just an old song...
Posted 19 years ago by capo    [ Reply ]
Mine is a (cheap-ass? Charly Records Ltd.) compilation called Rollin' Stone, but everything sounds more gritty and authentic...
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Why is it that people get bent out of shape when rappers have misogynist and homophobic lyrics, but not when blues singers do? "Come over here and I'll prove I ain't no queer"? (I see some claim it's "square", not "queer". Try listening to the song instead of reading the lyrics. It's clearly "queer".)
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
8) (but this doesn't sounds like 'the original' version, a later recording perhaps or just me...)
I agree. I have a version on a compilation of Willie Dixon compositions, and they had Muddy singing this song on it, and it seemed a lot more raw, and a lot more urgent. I liked that version better. But, we are splitting hairs here. This is a great song by a great artist.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
8) (but this doesn't sounds like 'the original' version, a later recording perhaps or just me...)
I think u b right kemo sabe! Many of these old blooze tunes were recorded in very primitive studios. Now that blues is gaining popularity, they're being cleaned up and re-recorded.
Posted 19 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
8) (but this doesn't sounds like 'the original' version, a later recording perhaps or just me...)
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
TreborG2 wrote:
Maybe his ears heard queer.... I for sure heard "square" but that may be my geometerically biased mind over working some odd angles again. 8O
Nicely balances out one of my favorite misheard lyrics - Jimi Hendrix "scuz me while I kiss that guy".
Posted 20 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Music does not get any better than this. Honey for the ears.
Posted 20 years ago by guitarwhisperer    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah! I miss blues fest in chicago....
Posted 20 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
Illustr8r... you are a bit oversensitive aren't you? Good grief... take your issues someplace else.
Posted 20 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
He says he "ain't no square." Is someone is being heterophobic here?
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Spliff wrote:
Illustr8r wrote:
"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL
Huh? ... But stop what your doin' baby come overhere I'll prove to you baby, that I ain't no square Because I'm ready, ready as anybody can be ...
Maybe his ears heard queer.... I for sure heard "square" but that may be my geometerically biased mind over working some odd angles again. 8O
Posted 20 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
I'm definitely ready!
Posted 20 years ago by funkaholic    [ Reply ]
Illustr8r wrote:
"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL
Huh? I'm Ready I'm ready, ready as anybody can be I'm ready, ready as anybody can be Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me I got an axe handle pistol on a graveyard frame That shoot tombstone bullets, wearin' balls and chain I'm drinkin' TNT, I'm smokin' dynamite I hope some screwball start a fight 'Cause I'm ready, ready as anybody can be I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me All you pretty little chicks with your pretty little hair I know you feels like I ain't nowhere But stop what your doin' baby come overhere I'll prove to you baby, that I ain't no square Because I'm ready, ready as anybody can be Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me I been drinkin' gin like never before I feel so good, I want you to know One more drink, I wish you would I takes a whole lotta lovin' to make me feel good 'Cause I'm ready, ready as anybody can be Now I'm ready for you, I hope you're ready for me
Posted 20 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Isn't this being used in a Viagra or similar product's commercial right now?
Posted 20 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Illustr8r wrote:
"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL
Who are you addressing here? Which "liberal" was defending that line ? Or was that humour ?
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
"...that I ain't no queer"? Now I get it: when you're a black bluesman, gay bashing is OK! You libs and your rules... ROTFL
Posted 20 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
Let it be Muddy...
Posted 21 years ago by iggy33    [ Reply ]
good to here the real blues on RP. More please!
Posted 21 years ago by painter    [ Reply ]
Awesome. More Muddy Please!!
Posted 21 years ago by JDev    [ Reply ]
dot use to put a dusty needle into the muddy and jhonny winter disks. beautiful. dot.
Posted 21 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Muddy Waters songs, and I think it might be Little Walter on Harmonica but I am not sure, I just know he played with Muddy quite a bit.
Posted 21 years ago by grumblecat    [ Reply ]
Good song :)
Posted 22 years ago by hobbes    [ Reply ]