Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin – Sweet Home Chicago

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 for a historic “Sweet Home Chicago” performance, a song deeply rooted in blues tradition. Watching Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, and Hubert Sumlin on the same stage was like witnessing blues royalty, each contributing their style and flavor to the classic tune.

Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin – Sweet Home Chicago – Live at Crossroads Guitar Festival, 2004.

Buddy Guy took charge with his powerful presence and unmistakable guitar tone, showing why he’s one of the most respected bluesmen ever. Jimmie Vaughan added his smooth Texas blues, delivering steady rhythms that blended naturally with Clapton’s melodic approach. Clapton, long regarded as one of the greatest, played with a relaxed and graceful touch, allowing the music to speak for itself.

Robert Cray’s soulful guitar work added a modern touch to the performance, while Hubert Sumlin brought his unmistakable style—familiar to any fan of Howlin’ Wolf—giving the song a raw, authentic edge. Together, these musicians turned “Sweet Home Chicago” into a celebration of the blues, each contributing their flavor to this iconic song.

Lyrics:
Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago

Two and two is four, babe
Four into two is eight
Come on now girl, don’t you now make me late
And I’ve got to leave

Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago
One and one is two
Two and two is four
I’m here lonely, I hook and I gotta go
And I cry please
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago

Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go
Come on
Baby, don’t you wanna go home
Back from the land of California
To my sweet home Chicago

Songwriters: Robert Johnson
Sweet Home Chicago lyrics © The Bicycle Music Company