Hard Again by Muddy Waters - VitaMusik

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After a string of mediocre albums throughout most of the 1970s, Muddy Waters hooked up with Johnny Winter for 1977's Hard Again, a startling comeback and a gritty demonstration of the master's powers. Fronting a band that includes such luminaries as James Cotton and "Pine Top" Perkins, Waters is not only at the top of his game, but is having the time of his life while he's at it. The bits of studio chatter that close "Mannish Boy" and open "Bus Driver" show him to be relaxed and obviously excited about the proceedings. Part of this has to be because the record sounds so good. Winter has gone for an extremely bare production style, clearly aiming to capture Waters in conversation with a band in what sounds like a single studio room. This means that sometimes the songs threaten to explode in chaos as two or three musicians begin soloing simultaneously. Such messiness is actually perfect in keeping with the raw nature of this music; you simply couldn't have it any other way. There is something so incredibly gratifying about hearing Waters shout out for different soloists, about the band missing hits or messing with the tempos. Hey this isn't pop music, it's the blues, and a little dirt never hurt anybody. The unsung star of this session is drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, whose deep grooves make this record come alive. The five-minute, one-chord "Mannish Boy" wouldn't be nearly as compelling as it is if it weren't for Smith's colossal pocket. Great blues from one of the dominant voices of the genre. ~ Daniel Gioffre

1. Mannish Boy

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Winter
Bob Margolin
Muddy Waters; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: "pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Melvin London
Ellas Mcdaniel
Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Melvin London
Ellas Mcdaniel
Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

2. Bus Driver

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Johnny Winter
Bob Margolin; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: T. Abrahamson
M. Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: M. Morganfield
T. Abrahamson; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

3. I Want to Be Loved #2

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Willie Dixon; Composer
Lyricist: Willie Dixon; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

4. Jealous Hearted Man

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

5. I Can't Be Satisfied

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: "pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: M. Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: M. Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

6. The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Johnny Winter
Bob Margolin; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Walter Brownie Mcghee
Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield
Walter Brownie Mcghee; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

7. Deep Down In Florida

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

8. Crosseyed Cat

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

9. Little Girl

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

10. Walkin' Thru the Park

by Muddy Waters

Bass: Charles Calmese; Performer
Primary Artist: Muddy Waters; Main Performer
Drums: Willie "big Eyes" Smith; Performer
Guitar: Muddy Waters
Bob Margolin
Johnny Winter; Performer
Harp: James Cotton; Performer
Performer: Muddy Waters; Performer
Piano: Pinetop Perkins
"pine Top" Perkins; Performer
Vocals: Muddy Waters; Performer
Composer: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Lyricist: Mckinley Morganfield; Composer
Producer: Johnny Winter; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 28 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Blues, Worldwide, Delta Blues, Electric Blues, Chicago Blues

Label

Epic

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 15, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099751516125