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Personnel: Muddy Waters (vocals, guitar); Muddy Waters; James "Pee Wee" Madison, Sammy Lawhorn (guitar); George "Harmonica" Smith, George "Mojo" Buford (harmonica); Calvin "Fuzz" Jones (bass guitar); Pinetop Perkins (piano); Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (drums). Liner Note Authors: Tim Schuller; Alfie Falckenbach. Recording information: Newport Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center For The Performin (10/19/1971-06/19/1973); The University Of Washington (10/19/1971-06/19/1973). This collection of live performances dates from the early 1970s, when the great bluesman was just beginning to enjoy the fruits of his rediscovery by a young, rock-oriented audience, and includes an appearance at the 1973 Newport Jazz Festival. Covering many of his best-known songs, and featuring a seasoned, sympathetic backing group, this set captures Muddy Waters at his towering best.
