Top Blues Music to Check Out

Looking for some new blues music to check out? Here are our top picks for the best blues albums of the year so far.

The best of Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who is often cited as the “father of modern Chicago blues”. His style of music was unique and influenced many other artists. If you’re a fan of the blues, then you should definitely check out Muddy Waters.

Hard Again

Muddy Waters is one of the most important figures in the history of blues music. He was a major influence on artists like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Eric Clapton. His unique style of playing combined with his powerful vocals made him a legend in the world of blues.

“Hard Again” is one of Muddy Waters’ most popular albums. It was released in 1977 and features some of his most iconic songs. If you’re a fan of blues music, this is a must-hear album.

The Chess Box

The Chess Box is a 3-CD compilation box set by bluesman Muddy Waters, released in 1988 on Chess Records, catalogue CH-2-9101. The set contains material recorded by Waters for Chess Records between 1947 and 1955. It was remastered and digitally re-edited in 1998 by Barry Goldberg and made available as a single album on Geffen Records, catalogue 469 707-2.

The set compiles 56 tracks that were originally released on 78 rpm singles and 45 rpm singles, featuring Waters on lead vocals and guitar backed by Little Walter Jacobs on harmonica, Jimmy Rogers on guitar, Elgin Evans on drums, Sonny Boy Williamson II on harmonica (credited as Rice Miller), Otis Spann on piano, Willie Dixon on double bass, Floyd Jones on guitar (credited as Little Arthur), Andrew Stevenson on bass (credited as Jabo Williams), and many others.

The best of B.B. King

B.B. King was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is considered one of the most influential electric blues guitarists of all time, and he inspired many other blues and rock and roll artists. If you’re a fan of the blues, then you should definitely check out B.B. King’s music.

Live at the Regal

Live at the Regal is a 1965 live album by B.B. King. It is considered one of the greatest blues albums ever recorded and is credited with bringing blues music to a wider audience. The album features some of King’s most famous songs, including “The Thrill Is Gone,” “Sweet Little Angel,” and “Everybody Wants To Know.” If you’re a fan of the blues, this is an album you need to check out.

King of the Blues

B.B. King was a legendary blues musician, often referred to as the “King of the Blues.” He was born in Mississippi in 1925 and began playing guitar at the age of 12. He went on to have a successful career, recording over 50 albums and winning 15 Grammy Awards. He died in 2015, but his music continues to be popular and influential.

If you’re a fan of the blues, or just looking to check out some great music, here are some of B.B. King’s best songs:

-The Thrill Is Gone
-Sweet Little Angel
-Rock Me Baby
-Why I Sing the Blues
-Hummingbird

The best of John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker was one of the most popular and influential American blues musicians of the 20th century. He was known for his unique style of guitar playing and singing, and he had a major impact on the development of the blues genre.

The Healer

“The Healer” is a song co-written by American blues artist John Lee Hooker and Roy Rogers. It was released in 1989 as a single by Hooker and featured on his album of the same name. The Healer peaked at number 24 in the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 36 in the UK Singles Chart.

Mr. Lucky

Mr. Lucky is the fourteenth studio album by blues singer-songwriter and guitarist John Lee Hooker, released in 1991. The album features Hooker’s trademark delta blues sound with elements of Detroit-style rock and roll. Mr. Lucky was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1992.

The album features some of Hooker’s most well-known songs, including the title track, “Whiskey & Wimmen”, “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer”, and “I’m in the Mood”. Mr. Lucky also features a cover of Van Morrison’s “Gloria”, which Hooker had recorded previously with Morrison on the 1971 album Tupelo Honey.

The best of Howlin’ Wolf

Howlin’ Wolf was one of the most important figures in the development of the blues. He was a master of the electric guitar and his voice was filled with emotion. His music was a reflection of the hard life he lived. Check out some of his best work below.

The Howlin’ Wolf Album

Howlin’ Wolf is one of the most influential blues artists of all time. His music is characterized by a deep, rough voice, played on electric guitar and backed by a heavy rhythmic sound. If you’re a fan of the blues, or just looking to expand your music collection, here are some of the best Howlin’ Wolf songs to check out.

-Smokestack Lightnin’
-Spoonful
-Moanin’ at Midnight
-Killing Floor
-Back Door Man
-Shake for Me
-I Ain’t Superstitious
-Little Red Rooster

Moanin’ in the Moonlight

Moanin’ in the Moonlight is one of the most popular and well-known songs by American blues musician Howlin’ Wolf. The song was originally recorded in 1951 and released as a single in 1953. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and Eric Clapton. Moanin’ in the Moonlight is a classic example of the Chicago blues sound and remains one of Howlin’ Wolf’s most enduring and beloved songs.