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Muddy Waters — Howling Wolf
Album: Muddy Waters Live
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Released: 1975
Length: 5:48
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You know I'm a howlin' wolf, and I been howlin' all around your door
Well you know I'm a howlin' wolf, and I been howlin' all around your door
If you give me what I want little girl, and you won't hear me howl no more

You know when I get-ta howlin', I dig me a hole down in the ground
Well when I get-ta howlin', I dig me a hole down in the ground
Some people call me a black panther, but my baby, she knows the way I sound

I'll howl so long, ya know it make my time go slow
I'll howl so long, if you give me what I want little girl
And you won't hear me howl no more

Well when I get-ta howlin', they call me "Too Bad Jim"
Yeah when I get-ta howlin', ya know they call me "Too Bad Jim"
You know I get so bad sometime
I get real bad..., and I be jumpin' from limb to limb!
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I could have sworn I heard, "some people call me a black Lennon."
Posted 5 years ago by jkoser    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Did you all hear Johnny Winter playing and then at end of song, hear him call out that mannish boy's name? 

 
 

How could you not? Johnny Winter cracks me up shoutin like Animal from the Muppets! 
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Tomasni wrote:
From me a weak 7 
 
Bless your heart.
Posted 5 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
From me a weak 7 
Posted 6 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:
10
 
Yup. Couldn't be anything less than a 10.
Posted 6 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
10
Posted 6 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
Did you all hear Johnny Winter playing and then at end of song, hear him call out that mannish boy's name? 

 
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Slam wrote:

Just saw this. Yup, I was there for a lot of it. I have a table from Fry's that serves as my desk that I'm typing from just now. Saw John Lee Hooker and many others there. The story was that the guy that ran the place had a sister who worked for one of the big concert promoters (CPI) in Toronto. She would book mid-week performances in London as bands were transiting between Toronto and Detroit/Chicago. Saw Simple Minds there (this is a smallish bar mind you folks) on my 25th birthday.

 
All right!  Thanks for sharing Slam.  I remember seeing John Lee Hooker.  Downchild Blues Band was a regular and despite being Canadian and pasty-faced, that band was hot too.

Yes, sometimes being strategically located between much larger urban centres pays dividends. 
Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Anybody here take in Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf at Fry Foggles in London, Ontario circa mid-70s?  

Small, intimate with a dance floor.  It could not get any better! 

 
Just saw this. Yup, I was there for a lot of it. I have a table from Fry's that serves as my desk that I'm typing from just now. Saw John Lee Hooker and many others there. The story was that the guy that ran the place had a sister who worked for one of the big concert promoters (CPI) in Toronto. She would book mid-week performances in London as bands were transiting between Toronto and Detroit/Chicago. Saw Simple Minds there (this is a smallish bar mind you folks) on my 25th birthday.
Posted 6 years ago by Slam    [ Reply ]
Let it rip Muddy...{#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}{#Sunny}{#Sunny}
Posted 7 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Great set of photos on the slideshow for this one
Posted 8 years ago by swart    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Untidy, presumptuous, walking talking club blues
And quite good tootle loo
Apparently that is how they talk in NY. 

 
Classic Blues:  Balls + Attitude.  Solid 9 for me (Muddy has better tunes.)
Posted 8 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Untidy, presumptuous, walking talking club blues
And quite good tootle loo
Apparently that is how they talk in NY. 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Little before Bobcat
sounds much more like Johnny Winter 
Which fits, as Johnny was doing production for Muddy during his comeback, and occasional guest spots touring.

 

 
Spot on ole chap, cheers! (clink), love love love Muddy
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Sounds like Bobcat Goldthwait to me...

Jelani wrote:
Is that Cheech Marin at the end yelling "Muddy Waters"?

 


Posted 9 years ago by mbolch30307    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
not for everyone, but Super Top-Notch for the Sophisticated Worldly Hosh-Posh Party Crowd, pip pip my dear 

 
Yes, Muddy Waters is quite popular among the aristocracies of the world.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Is that Cheech Marin at the end yelling "Muddy Waters"?
Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Anybody here take in Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf at Fry Foggles in London, Ontario circa mid-70s?  

Small, intimate with a dance floor.  It could not get any better! 
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 jkamm14 wrote:
Anyone who comments "this music is terrible!" is not invited to any of my parties. {#Tongue-out}

 
Anyone who does not invite people to their parties just because they don't like one song is not invited to any of my parties.

Which I do not throw anyway.

Well not until I am done building that damnable house on that damnable land... I think I hear the ghost wolves again... when will this torment ever end ?!

Anyway, I do not want any musical elitist to start stabbing any of my other hosts... that would be nasty... we only stab hosts who are certified blood sacrifice material...
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
Anyone who comments "this music is terrible!" is not invited to any of my parties. {#Tongue-out}
Posted 9 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
not for everyone, but Super Top-Notch for the Sophisticated Worldly Hosh-Posh Party Crowd, pip pip my dear 
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:
obviously only created to hurt people. i´ll never understand why anyone would like this kind of mu... eh noise...

 
agree!  
Posted 9 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
obviously only created to hurt people. i´ll never understand why anyone would like this kind of mu... eh noise...
Posted 10 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:

Little before Bobcat
sounds much more like Johnny Winter 
Which fits, as Johnny was doing production for Muddy during his comeback, and occasional guest spots touring.

 

 
True this is.  Bobcat was in high school when this came out or was rereleased as the date is listed  as 1979.
Posted 10 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Johnny definitely brought out the best in Mud
Posted 10 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I wish I could just hit repeat!   Hit the spot, and that spot needed hitting today.
Posted 10 years ago by webbrx    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

you got cut off.  You meant to say "Way too long since I treated myself to a dose of this fantastic blues from the man, Muddy."

 
Yeah.  That would be my interpretation, too.
Posted 10 years ago by MrRedwood    [ Reply ]
 Gednabb wrote:
Way too long
 
 
 
you got cut off.  You meant to say "Way too long since I treated myself to a dose of this fantastic blues from the man, Muddy."
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Way too long
 
 
Posted 10 years ago by Gednabb    [ Reply ]

I saw Johnny Winter at Billtown Blues Fest in Williamsport, PA. two years ago.  Good performance. Sorry to hear of his passing.


Posted 10 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
 Kilroy wrote:
My favorite part of the song is where Bobcat Goldthwait screams "Muddy Waters" at the end.

 
Little before Bobcat
sounds much more like Johnny Winter 
Which fits, as Johnny was doing production for Muddy during his comeback, and occasional guest spots touring.

 
Posted 10 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 Kilroy wrote:
My favorite part of the song is where Bobcat Goldthwait screams "Muddy Waters" at the end.

 
{#Lol}


Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Long Distance Call off the old vinyl Fathers and Sons Album from the 70's.  But Muddy wrote both so no big deal, I suppose.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}  The VERY excellent Mr. Waters
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Masterful!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by scadawizard    [ Reply ]
My favorite part of the song is where Bobcat Goldthwait screams "Muddy Waters" at the end.
Posted 11 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
The Man is Awesome!!!!  and that Winters boy is freakin Wild!!!  



remember Scorcese's Last Waltz, man Muddy was phenomenal 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
the kind, folks......{#Guitarist}{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Bad ass he is....
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
I can't work now.. I'm all hot and sweaty.   My, my, my that's some sexy stuff....

{#Drool}
Posted 11 years ago by RedTopFireBelow    [ Reply ]
Oh I LOVE this song!!

Getting my Muddy fix today!!
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Some crazy guitar, but way past fun!
Posted 11 years ago by EdmoJoe    [ Reply ]
Is that Johnny Winter playing with Muddy on this song?  I believe it is...
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
He can make his guitar talk!
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}  Luv me some Muddy Waters!!  Thanks RP!!
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I'm ashamed to admit that I can't even remember the last time I was completely saturated in the mood of music while I was playing... This song is one of the epitomes of what comes out of magic, when everyone is in the pocket and the groove is so tight it's like the entire group is psychic.

Magic.  I think Muddy Waters inspires that in anyone with whom he performs.
 

I agree...  miss you so much, Cynaera...

 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Grrroooovy baby. :)
Posted 11 years ago by kdarwish    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

I thank the Gods that Muddy Waters performances were a common, frequent activity in my young adulthood.

 

The parents are right.  We just have no idea how damn lucky we are!

I was also fortunate to see Muddy and several other now immortal Blues Musicians when I was in my 20's.  Wonderful memories. I was very fortunate indeed.
Posted 12 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]

Electric Mud album.  Liner notes said it was his first time picking up an electric guitar.  For me it was way ahead of its time.


Posted 12 years ago by johnkea    [ Reply ]
I so love Muddy Waters!!  Johnny Winter is an amazing guitar player, but his voice just kills me... It sounds like that noise my cat made when I accidentally stepped on his tail....
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
I do believe I hear me Johnny Winters on guitar drunk out of his mind...
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
Well, I'll be damned. A talking guitar.
Posted 12 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Luv Muddy!!  {#Roflol}
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Old blues lyrics sure are filthy and sexy, once you get behind the code :o)
 

True. <big smile>  Moreover, the innuendo is classy.  No need to gratuitously offend other folks.

 

Respect.


Posted 13 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]

I thank the Gods that Muddy Waters performances were a common, frequent activity in my young adulthood.

 

The parents are right.  We just have no idea how damn lucky we are!


Posted 13 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Balthazar wrote:

I would add Big Bill Broonzy, who is just outstanding guitarist and singer.

 
Not sure why his name is not mentioned more often. He had a birthday recently, the local station did a special about him. Quite amazing, easily up there with those other legends.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Old blues lyrics sure are filthy and sexy, once you get behind the code :o)
 
And damn fine they are too...phew!
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
I'm ashamed to admit that I can't even remember the last time I was completely saturated in the mood of music while I was playing... This song is one of the epitomes of what comes out of magic, when everyone is in the pocket and the groove is so tight it's like the entire group is psychic.

Magic.  I think Muddy Waters inspires that in anyone with whom he performs.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
quite excellent.  Sounds like Bobcat Goldthwait on the intro
 
So it's not just me?  Thank you. 

Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Keef Richards here. The Blues don't get better than this.
(Buy my new bio)
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Old blues lyrics sure are filthy and sexy, once you get behind the code :o)
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Balthazar wrote:

I would add Big Bill Broonzy, who is just outstanding guitarist and singer.

 
Thanks for the heads up.  I had to make sure Big Bill Broonzy excisted!  Amazing

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 iscoot4peace wrote:


Yes: Lightning Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, James Cotton, Willie Dixon...so many more.
 
I would add Big Bill Broonzy, who is just outstanding guitarist and singer.

Posted 14 years ago by Balthazar    [ Reply ]
    {#Notworthy}..i'v been so lucky,seen this Man,many times.

Posted 14 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I have a new-found appreciation for Muddy Waters and other blues style artists...

Any suggestions on others to check out similar to Muddy? 
 

Well, my suggested and favorite blues artists does not really sound like Muddy Waters, but if you want true original blues, IMO, there is none better than Leadbelly!{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
I have a new-found appreciation for Muddy Waters and other blues style artists...

Any suggestions on others to check out similar to Muddy? 
 

Yes: Lightning Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, James Cotton, Willie Dixon...so many more.
Posted 14 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]

MUDDY WATERS!!

Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
quite excellent.  Sounds like Bobcat Goldthwait on the intro
 
Sounds like Johnny Winter to me

Posted 14 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
12!
Posted 14 years ago by Coaxial    [ Reply ]
I have a new-found appreciation for Muddy Waters and other blues style artists...

Any suggestions on others to check out similar to Muddy? 
Posted 15 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
quite excellent.  Sounds like Bobcat Goldthwait on the intro
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Let's hear some Howlin' Wolf!!  Please?{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by ianema    [ Reply ]
he the man{#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by scarlet38uk    [ Reply ]
 Dahnyul wrote:
I heard Faith Hill do a cover of Janis Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' and I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I think I just shook my head in disbelief.
 
Now that is unbelievable! A sacrilege, too!

(Kinda like Lily What's-Her-Nose covering ELO and Martha Wainwright ruining See Emily Play.)

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 TheJack wrote:
For those of you wondering about the source and band - this is from "Muddy 'Mississippi' Waters Live" from 1979. The band is Muddy Waters on vocals and guitar, "Pine Top" Perkins (piano), James Cotton (harp) and additional guitar from Johnny Winter and Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson This is one of the series of albums that Muddy collaborated with Johnny Winter which inlcudes, "I'm Ready", "King Bee" and "Hard Again". If you like Muddy these are good recordings from the later phase of his career.
 
bump

cuz the collaborations with Winter are GOOD

Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Wow-ouch!
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]

 

yes!  this is the charismatic and legendary Mr. Muddy Waters "The Father of Chicago Blues", born McKinley Morganfield;

excellent album called Muddy "Mississippi" Waters - Live, taking care of that he was recorded a live in 1979,  with the limitations of recorded of this time;  not as now the digital writings, that since the raw matrix of the studio original, are remade and modified with cosmetic (of comparable laboratory to the Photoshop but for music) after-production will be music that they delude some defects and incapacities of the musicians, and that they make them parac better er of what in the reality they are.

** 9 **



Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Alifreckles50 wrote:
amazing stuff.....now, please Bill, follow it up with something from Howlin' Wolf?
 
Like Wolf's version of Muddy Waters?

Yeah, I waded in them muddy waters....


Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Goddess, I love this, but it's a little bit much for 6:52 am PDST.  Just a leetul.
Posted 16 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
A 20 right here.
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Oh, fabulousssss... Perfect for a steamy summer afternoon. Well done, Bill.
Posted 16 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by Arthur_Two_Sheds    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Johnny Winter was born before he was, so it's the other way around.Animal probably listened to him as a kid growing up and stole his voice.
It's not 'theft', it's 'homage'. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I got to see Muddy 4 times and he was always the Real Deal. And the tour with Johnny Winter was fantastic.
Posted 17 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
Makes that Willy Porter guy sound kinda silly.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
amazing stuff.....now, please Bill, follow it up with something from Howlin' Wolf (born Chester Burnett). How about some "Spoonful"?
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
What I wouldn't give for a time machine to go back and see this show live.
Posted 17 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
it would be fine without johnny chiming in every second...
Posted 17 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
You want a definition of eclectic? How bout Violent Femmes Cake Willy Porter Muddy Waters
Posted 17 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Johnny Winter sounds like Animal from the Muppets.
Johnny Winter was born before he was, so it's the other way around. Animal probably listened to him as a kid growing up and stole his voice.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
What a way to start my week! Awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
Damn the blues...............ROCKS!
Posted 17 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
ack! just give him what he wants already so he'll stop this howling on this station.
Posted 17 years ago by pherthyl    [ Reply ]
and willie dixon while you're at it! siloco wrote:
Great song. Now how about adding the REAL Howling Wolf to your play list?
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
10!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Restless    [ Reply ]
ohhhhh....yaaaaaaaa...sing it baby
Posted 18 years ago by Restless    [ Reply ]
Faithful_Fool wrote:
WOW, Johnny Winter in the background. Most excellent!!
i was on his concert this year in Amsterdam... he still kicks ass :) too bad i was never able to see Muddy live
Posted 18 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by El_Penguino    [ Reply ]
i hate to say anything negative after all these positive comments, but this leaves me running for the mute button.
Posted 18 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
Even our most respected musical fathers, artists respected universally, as Muddy is, occasionally re-cycled their hooks. This is his song Long Distance Call almost note-for-note.
Good point ScottN. As perfect a structure as the twelve-bar-blues is, it can only accomodate so much variety. But somehow, it doesn't matter. If the blues has taught us anything (and by God if it hasn't we haven't been listening) it's that it's how you say it (and play it) that matters. Case in point: I heard Faith Hill do a cover of Janis Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' and I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I think I just shook my head in disbelief.
Posted 18 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Thanks TheJack for the info. I was wondering about the harp player earlier And thanks Bill for the quick change from the boringly dull three tracks before this!
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Even our most respected musical fathers, artists respected universally, as Muddy is, occasionally re-cycled their hooks. This is his song Long Distance Call almost note-for-note.
Posted 18 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
For those of you wondering about the source and band - this is from "Muddy 'Mississippi' Waters Live" from 1979. The band is Muddy Waters on vocals and guitar, "Pine Top" Perkins (piano), James Cotton (harp) and additional guitar from Johnny Winter and Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson This is one of the series of albums that Muddy collaborated with Johnny Winter which inlcudes, "I'm Ready", "King Bee" and "Hard Again". If you like Muddy these are good recordings from the later phase of his career.
Posted 18 years ago by TheJack    [ Reply ]
!10!
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Great song. Now how about adding the REAL Howling Wolf to your play list?
Posted 18 years ago by siloco    [ Reply ]
Blues doesn't come any better than this.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
The_Seeker wrote:
It's hard to get more visceral than this. A 10 only because there's nothing higher.
If someone figures out how to get more visceral than this, I want to be there to see and hear it!
Posted 18 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
This is just greeeeeaaaaat stuff. Can anyone confirm Paul Butterfield on the harp?
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Another example of the kind of music we old codgers grew up with and consider to be the best. Really. Thank you RP once again!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
It's hard to get more visceral than this. A 10 only because there's nothing higher.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Seeker    [ Reply ]
Faithful_Fool wrote:
WOW, Johnny Winter in the background. Most excellent!!
Yeah, I just heard that too!!
Posted 19 years ago by olsaltybastard    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Johnny Winter sounds like Animal from the Muppets.
He sounds like Cheech to me.
Posted 19 years ago by thatch    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by Danny_G    [ Reply ]
WOW, Johnny Winter in the background. Most excellent!!
Posted 19 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
Johnny Winter sounds like Animal from the Muppets.
Posted 19 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
brighthue wrote:
OMFG = 10
Times 2 !
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Yummy. I've decided that RP is where the musical "foodies" of the world live.
Posted 19 years ago by Ladan    [ Reply ]
What in heaven's name was I thinking when I gave this only a 7 ?! Slap me on side of my head & wake me UP, someone ! And now I'm outta here for a pint or two or three.... TaTa
Posted 19 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]