Big Joe Williams: The Journey of a Delta Blues Pioneer
Big Joe Williams, born in 1903, made his first recordings in 1930 as a member of the Birmingham Jug Band and under his own name, Joe Williams in 1935. He…
Johnny Winter’s Mastery in “Mississippi Blues” Live Performance
Mississippi Blues by Johnny Winter’s performance of “Mississippi Blues” highlights his status as a blues icon. The song draws from the deep roots of the Mississippi Delta sound, presenting a…
Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Nick of Time’: A Landmark Album in Music History
Welcome to Still Got The Blues Music! In this post, we explore Bonnie Raitt’s album “Nick of Time.” Released in 1989, this record was an important moment in Bonnie’s career…
Ball and Chain by Janis Joplin – Live at the Monterey Pop Festival (1967)
Ball and Chain by Janis Joplin – Live at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 remains one of the defining moments in rock history. That day, both Janis and Jimi…
Sweet Home Chicago by Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, and Hubert Sumlin! So much awesomeness on one stage! The 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival brought together some of the finest guitar legends…
Blues Power by Albert King – Live at Fillmore East, 1970.
Blues Power by Albert King is one of the finest examples of slow blues ever captured on film. Such distinctive phrasing and passion! His influence will live on for generations….
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter – Help Me Baby
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter’s “Help Me Baby” performance from 1969 is a remarkable example of blues at its best. Joplin’s voice is filled with deep emotion, while Winter’s guitar…
Backstroke by Albert Collins : A Journey Through Blues with Ronnie Earl’s Cover
Backstroke by Albert Collins Guitarist Albert Collins was born on October 01, 1932. Raised in Houston, Texas’ Third Ward, he was a contemporary of Johnny “Guitar” Watson and Johnny Copeland….
Testify by Stevie Ray Vaughan
Testify by Stevie Ray Vaughan – Live at MTV Unplugged, set in 1990. He took learning the “instrument” seriously, teaching himself through careful listening of records. He listened to blues…
Me and Bobby McGee by Kris Kristofferson, Jewel, Lady A, Martina McBride and more
Kristofferson’s gravelly delivery set the tone, with his seasoned voice full of wisdom and nostalgia, reminding us all of the song’s origins. Watching him sing “Me and Bobby McGee by…