Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones - Baby Please Don't Go (Live At Checkerboard Lounge)

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On 22 November 1981, in the middle of their mammoth American tour, the Rolling Stones arrived in Chicago prior to playing 3 nights at the Rosemont Horizon. store.eagle-roc...
Long influenced by the Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Buddy Guy's club the Checkerboard Lounge to see the legendary bluesman perform. It didn't take long before Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Ian Stewart were joining in on stage and later Buddy Guy and Lefty Dizz also played their part. It was a unique occasion that was fortunately captured on camera.
Now, restored from the original footage and with sound mixed and mastered by Bob Clearmountain, this amazing blues night is being made available in an official release for the first time.
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[@marym6235]

The man playing the harmonica is my grandpa. Mojo Buford

[@dianarosalindland1566]

Wonderful!

[@lauraarcher1730]

Mary Markoe 👍

[@ryanaddison8583]

Grandpa was on point that night!

[@garydreyer7478]

I met James Cotton once in Sacramento. Your Uncle plays a mean harp.

[@wagner1954]

Mary Markoe nice pkayer! I think he nade some songs with Led Zeppelin

[@Crystalxclear1]

Harmonica is 100000% the most underrated part of this video. Wish i was there, what a night

[@paulyakaitis3352]

Crystal Waters man, what I wouldn’t give to be there that night! Just jammin!

[@detodounpoco.8716]

"Wish i was there" me too...

[@heem8814]

the harmonica is probably what makes muddy waters sound different

[@ninjavigilante5311]

George buford played hard this night because knew who was coming.

[@lanaramos877]

Me too

[@heavynumbertaco]

Everybody’s got this backwards. The Rolling Stones wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for men like Muddy Waters. “They” were lucky to be able to sit in with a living legend. Muddy put the unk into the funk

[@ceciliahumphrey5186]

JOE BLOW YASSSSSSSSSS

[@jessicachelette7464]

Truth

[@elwin38]

@The Tribal Funkster That's true but i think the British admired, respected, and appreciated their blues idols more than people here in America(outside the black community).

[@danielperlas4504]

Quarantine Thursday night drunk as hell!!!!😋

[@IamYucky]

Thats what I was thinking. Love the Stones but Muddy Waters, BB, Otis, Ella, Aretha were the pioneers.

[@ryantalbott8090]

The Rolling Stones had a large audience of people at their tours, while muddy waters had a small audience of those very rockstars who looked up to him, incredible

[@barracuda7018]

He was their idol...

[@geoffpoole483]

The Stones were named after a Muddy Waters song.

[@joycereddicks8326]

It’s doesn’t matter about the size of the audience. Muddy Waters is a legend. You just sound racist.

[@barracuda7018]

@@joycereddicks8326 He also sounds stupid. Stones paid a visit to his small club out of respect. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards wouldn't perform with anyone in front of small audience.. Muddy was more than a legend.

[@prefersdocile9688]

@@joycereddicks8326 why does he sound racist?

[@jazzymatt77]

The most underrated guy in this clip is that Amazing harmonica player!!!!!

[@informacaoearte9889]

Exactly! That was 🔥🔥🔥

[@detroitrockcity475]

That would be Mr Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. He was a boss on the harmonica. He'd been blowing the harp for Muddy Waters since the early 60s at that point. He really shines on Muddy's 'Get Hard' album.

[@jazzymatt77]

@@detroitrockcity475 Appreciate the info, he is like the Hendrix of the Harmonica! I'll check that album out.

[@Brian-on8kb]

Matthew Storms ain’t that the truth!

[@jarekhyla2031]

Just the point.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Imagine seeing Muddy and his band in a small intimate club like this! That's the way music should be heard.

[@riorio5052]

You Kno it's the inner/ inner circle

[@TheAnn2shoes]

I had the privilege of visiting Buddy Guy's blues club in Chicago a couple of years ago. That was a moment.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Ann TwoShoes Definitely special! His spirit is in that room and quite a few others, I suspect. I hope he was there in person. I was lucky enough to meet Buddy Guy in Melbourne. He is such a lovely person and a dynamite performer. One of the greatest blues guitarists still in my opinion.

[@kuzineddy2989]

Back in the early 80s living in Everett Washington I was walking by the Anchor Tavern and heard music this is a working mans bar mostly longshoremen looked inside and there sat BB King . For the next hour and a half I was sitting and listening to the best concert I've ever been to. Something I will never forget.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

kuzin eddy Wow! That's a wonderful experience. I have never seen BB King live.

[@petermgruhn]

"Nobody leaves this place without singing the blues."

[@threeshocks5769]

7of8

[@threeshocks5769]

It's about the band,Manl;)

[@threeshocks5769]

Absolute perfection

[@threeshocks5769]

Couldn't have been a better performance absolute gold hell is platinum

[@threeshocks5769]

Ole muddy set the tone 🎉

[@TheGuitarMan71]

We should all thank Muddy Waters for his musical contributions. The stones would not be here today without him.

[@psychedelicwriter5051]

That's right.

[@angelicbeing8931]

@@psychedelicwriter5051 Or the Beatles .

[@psychedelicwriter5051]

@@angelicbeing8931 certainly)

[@dollysinn]

@@angelicbeing8931 Beatles listened to Muddy. They are postmodern.

[@TheBoxer1988]

You just got the black vote there .... I guess that was your bitch ass weak plan all along.... good for you

[@JunoBeach1944]

Moments like this I thank god for KZbin.

[@jennyjenny8662]

Yes Lord

[@jaroslavpolanecky7395]

Exactly!

[@01firstlast]

No lie

[@winterfawn9762]

Grandson of Augustus Amen honey!!!! F..ckin A ..😁😁

[@winterfawn9762]

MichaelKingsfordGray what’s that mean ? Just asking baby.. don’t b mean.

[@markwilesmith5599]

Notice how Muddy doesn't skip a beat when the Stones walk in. "Ah! The students are finally here. I hope you have your assignments ready."

[@winterfawn9762]

Mark Wilesmith Wilesmith ✌🏻

[@arlrmr]

LOL Mark, you got that right. 😂

[@gregstack7072]

Yes

[@danielj1063]

willing students

[@kadeshdanisrael7121]

@@gregstack7072 6865

[@ZiggysMullet]

probably my favorite youtube video of all time

[@МиленПетров-ч5п]

For me this is the gratest show ever, i just can't stop watching and listening to it.

[@WhizMitchell]

Muddy is one of my favorite bluesmen. John Lee, Buddy Guy, BB is number one, Freddy King...love them all. This was indeed a legendary, historical show!

[@donnastec1582]

This is definitely the blues capital of the world CHICAGO ❤ This is so awesome !! We need to see more of what we all shared back in the days ! Best blues and boogie that we can not ever come near ! Younger generations have lost the real soul of music 🎶 😢

[@SarcasticLittlePrick]

Harmonica guy is fantastic.

[@CharlesEzakichi]

Of course it was Junior Wells.

[@kevinebarron]

Yep

[@sf4d9rman]

He may not be Little Walter but he can PLAY HARP😎

[@angeloblueharp217]

is not George Mojo Buford???

[@gac5936]

Charles Ezaki I almost thought it was James cotton

[@vernwallen4246]

That harp player was kickin'butt.Blues too the bone.👍👍👍

[@localshopkeeper6474]

This is what KZbin should have been for, being able to experience events that were before your time, no generation has ever had the means to do this really is kinda special my bad iam tripping of a truffle lool

[@furioussherman7265]

The Stones and the literal reason why they exist on the same stage. Incredible.

[@susanshields9157]

Love it

[@Methilde]

Don't forget Chuck Berry

[@furioussherman7265]

@@Methilde The Stones didn't name themselves after a Chuck Berry song.

[@Methilde]

@@furioussherman7265 And Keith's riffs are directly inspired by Chuck Berry. When he saw Mick at Dartford station Mick had a Muddy Water and a Chuck Berry album with him.

[@pauladouglas9891]

What kind of pajamas is Mick wearing??

[@arielescalante7846]

The guy with the harmonica should get more credit. He's a genius.

[@joeshow8815]

Ariel, I agree. THe harmonica guy is very good

[@debramead5758]

I've watched this video like 100 times. Best ever. Love Muddy Waters!

[@lesurfercalavera]

That harmonica shakes my soul

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

❤❤❤

[@screenstory]

I'm impressed by the quality of the recorded sound (even in stereo) and the image. The Stones' arrival was planned. Table right up front reserved for them; camera crew hired (there are at least 2 cameras going simultaneously); sound recording crew hired. Whoever thought of setting this up, good on them, so we can all enjoy it decades later.

[@dailyflash]

I think he brought is own guitar, and so did Ron. Otherwise, Muddy's guitarist would've just handed his off to Keith. The Stones security had to have called the club ahead of time, to arrange for them to get some VIP treatment and seating. It's easy to imagine someone from the Stones camp telling Muddy they'd be there, and him saying have them bring their guitars, if they want to come up and jam. Both guitars were tuned and ready to go. How did they know they wouldn't have to check the tuning ahead of time? A prepared guitar tech?

[@mauriceanholt5052]

It takes Mick a while to get up to Muddy, but when Keith and Ronny are called they scamper across the tables, and in a few moments they had their own guitars in hand. The dead giveaway, is the guitar straps are the perfect length for each. As for playing with Muddy's Band, they were set for standard tuning with their guitars, and most of the music would have been in standard tuning. Perhaps Muddy's guitar player might play slide guitar, and he probably would be in an Open G Tuning, or a tuning that is tuned to a chord. Dailyflash, you nailed all the arrangements getting everyone into their seats. The big question is where is the video of the other songs they played. You know they were doing 2 or 3 songs with a couple guys shooting film, went to the trouble of getting Keith and Ronny's guitars on pitch. I didn't see Charlie, but he doesn't like getting out, but Bobby Keys was there, and could have provided saxophone. There must be more film and a couple of other songs.

[@yodetorres8135]

And.....your point is?

[@centuragb]

That moment when Muddy says, "Come in son" and the harmonica explodes....goose bumps time....

[@50ways2leave5]

Ganesh Balaraman Yeah that part🔥🔥🔥 legendary MW & RS 2 of my fav artists

[@manfreddrexler4110]

...eine tolle Mischung von verschiedenen Musiker...🤗🙂😄

[@smoothoperator32]

The way Keith Richard's came up onto the stage, walking across the table over drinks with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, and the presence he carried is the same energy and vibe I try to have everyday 😅

[@gipsi2001]

🥰❤️

[@Methilde]

Far to be the most interesting here.

[@barrysmith4674]

Hahaha lmao in painting my fence today with a head band wrapped around my head ears sticking out chain smoking and drinking 8.2% scrumpy……..think I’ve nailed that energy today, even been laughing proper throaty 😭😭😭

[@TomDu-ii9fr]

Good boy

[@edwardwright2989]

Dear Smooth, Get a life and get out of my basement. Sincerely, your Mom.

[@paulfisher3596]

Muddy Waters: The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll.

[@annbugbee5623]

Yes MUDDY SAID IT AND THE ROLLING STONES ARE STILL CARRYING IT ON,I LOVE THE BLUES ,ROCK AND THE ROLLING STONES, FOREVER, WALTER B MEMPHIS 😝

[@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552]

Paul Fisher That’s Damn Right! No Blues, No Rock n Roll. Respect the roots!

[@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552]

Ann Bugbee Walter B! My man in Memphis. Keep them straight on it brother! Hope you’re doing well and hanging in there during this mess.

[@winterfawn9762]

Paul Fisher 🙏😊

[@winterfawn9762]

Harmonica players don’t get enough f in credit!!!!!

[@seancarletonzero]

This may be the coolest video I've ever seen!

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Me too

[@dm6877]

And its LIVE!!!! 👍👍

[@rubybeger4028]

Yes it is real live blues 💙

[@jongone3225]

Mary u should be proud,he plays an awesome harp. From Canada

[@AnonYmous-ry2jn]

I love when Keith climbs over the table, then grabs & leans on the woman serving drinks, almost like she's furniture, then kisses her confirm it was really a hug; she smiles & puts her arm around him, to say, "I know, got the joke; you're family here." Beautiful moment. One of the sweetest interactions you'll ever see on the internet. Muddy Waters beaming with joy like a proud father at Jagger & Richards, exact same dynamic. (I was at the Checkerboard a few times & remember her: so *heimish*.)

[@wandersonwheels2190]

I think I've read everything about Keith Richards...women love him. He seems kind and authentic. Jagger's reviews from women are terrible. I read one Stone's woman's book, (sorry, they blend together). She said her mother threw a joint in the pool when Keith handed it off. So he rolled 2 more. "This one is for me to smoke, and that one is for your mum to throw in the pool..."

[@houdabhouda5706]

i like this moment also .... coooolest moment ... ;)

[@turidtolnes8453]

@@wandersonwheels2190 8

[@azizhusseinz2083]

Miss the old day when people just having fun, and play real music.

[@lisaweaver986]

Those good days. Amen!

[@rhr3901]

for real me too

[@unknowndaycam1013]

Defo

[@ulrichprieser6698]

In the beginning Back in 1955 Man didn't know 'bout a rock 'n' roll show And all that jive The white man had the schmaltz The black man had the blues (Bon Scott, AC/DC 1977)

[@awllypollyas8292]

Just know, Bill Clinton fucked up the music business. He passed a law where before it used to be maybe 50 different companies that controlled pretty much everything entertainment and other things, and now it's about 5 or 6 componies, like Disney, Viacom, all those big ones. They now control everything we hear, see and read in America. So before we had much more variety, more risk, more thought into what we all thought the world was. Now society has been mushed into one view, with one idea. And this idea is that music must be consumable just like junk food. That's why everything is tge same. It's much harder to find the music that once challenged and was proud of being a part of something, and it's been damn near impossible for musicians to live that way too. So fuck bill clinton, fuck Napster, and fuck the junk food they force us too make.

[@ScottQ1964]

Can't believe Muddy Waters passed 2yrs later, looks like he was still in his prime - Awesome Performance, so lucky that it was recorded

[@janehyden1652]

Birth Date: April 4, 1915 Death Date: April 30, 1983

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Such a shame

[@captainf2529]

we don't need festivals, this is much better

[@arturogonzalez658]

When Mick Jaget got of the plane for.the first time in America the interviewer asked him, what would you like to do first? Meet Muddy Waters he answered. The interviewer asked , who is that? Jagger said . You don't know your own famous people?

[@ronwhycherly]

The story was that when the Beatles first toured in the US they were asked what they wanted to see. Muddy Waters they replied. Where is that asked the interviewer. When the Stones pulled up outside Chess for the first to record they were unloading their equipment A voice asked if they wanted a hand. It was Muddy Waters. Jagger and Brian Jones were awestruck and couldn’t believe one of their heroes was there.

[@andrewarnzen7275]

@@ronwhycherly u

[@fernandodiaz8934]

Eso es verdad .... y lo querian llevar a los pantanos ...

[@2pi628]

"Who is that?" --- a great song in the making...

[@johnminehan1148]

Sometimes you get called up to paly with teh big boys . . . .

[@jamesthebond4904]

This is pure magic. You can see the admiration and respect the Stones have always had for the Blues masters like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.

[@Blackadder75]

and John Lee Hooker

[@jeffberry5490]

l played harmonica with muddy waters at the Fly me to the moon saloon in Telluride long ago he asked me to come up and play I was shaking after that! It was so much fun!

[@adrianbryan5941]

That's so cool! I used to play blues harp down at my local with some seriously good blues musicians at the monthly Blues Jam. I felt out of my depth compared to them. They appreciated me, I loved it. Best days of my life to be honest!

[@buffalospringsteen460]

Right. And I filled in for Junior Wells on "Messin' With The Kid" in Chicago when he swallowed his blues harp...

[@amandawilcox9638]

@@buffalospringsteen460 Be generous; don't be rude. Not all who played and listened in those times have died off. Some people are who they say they are.

[@TommyBoii4]

did u just happen to be der ?? thats so cool

[@shaycormac2700]

that is very very cool

[@gratesagag4948]

Folk>blues>RocknRoll,RnB country>pop,hiphop, hard rock>metal,punk,rap, electronica. If you dont know the history you dont know how we got to modern music in the rock n roll hall of fame.

[@phrazesfortheyoung]

This must be the best video on the Internet.

[@isidromena9784]

Indeed it is brother

[@Irene-cw5ro]

THIS IS THE COOLEST VIDEOS I HAVE EVER WITNESSED OH MY GOD

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

We are all now even cooler because we saw it.

[@sunflowers28]

Going to the music store to look for Muddy Waters😊 I wanted to watch since Keith Richards mentioned the name in an interview💌

[@Nighthawk-m9u]

I was at Eel Pie Island in '71 at the bar,..when I saw Mick chugging a beer, talking to Rod Stuart. Keith picked up an acoustic guitar and there followed 20 minutes of loose jamming ending up with the best version of Maggie May I ever heard. Sacred days.! Good times!

[@robertperrella4194]

this ladies and gentlemen is called REAL VINTAGE JAMMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gatosyratones]

🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀

[@cathyleatherman3097]

My fav !

[@dougstill6517]

As the story goes, back in the 60s when the Stones were just starting out, their first stop after landing in Chicago was Chess Records. Muddy Waters recording studio. They came in hopes of meeting Muddy in person. After walking up the stairs they saw a man on a ladder painting the ceiling in the hallway. Keith said “Excuse me sir, would you tell us if Muddy Waters is here?” The man put down his paint brush, got down off the ladder, wiped off his hands and extended his hand to Keith. “I’m Muddy Waters” he said. Keith’s jaw hit the floor. -From Keith Richards biopic “Under the Influence”

[@MM-oq5bl]

The Stones took their name from a Muddy Waters song,

[@annbugbee5623]

@Dancing With Mr. D I Don't THINK SO, GOT EVERY BOOK MAGAZINE, ETC,ABOUT THE ROLLING STONES, AND IF KEITH WROTE IT IN HIS BOIGRAOHY, I TEND TI BELEIVE IT,THAT'S THE KIND OF CAT MUDDY WAS TO QUOTE KEEF, Walter B,Memphis TAKE CARE AND STAY WELL, Walter 😝☠😎

[@greymatter636]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@glynismcgourlick]

Wow, I would love to go to that club

[@alexbowman7582]

M M apparently when the Beatles went to the USA a reporter asked them what they wanted to do and they said we want to see Muddy Waters and the reporter said where’s that.

[@groovitay7102]

He plays the same f****** beat 11 mins and its still sounds so cool. Pure blues from the coolest guy. Muddy's open mic

[@jebziffel2929]

Itay Tov ; zz said they would play the same blues shuffle in c for a couple hours and not even change chords when they first started.

[@isabelporras7220]

Sometimes there’s stuff so good you could listen for a while and not tire of it

[@Kayvee23]

Itay Tov truth!

[@Huntersaccount]

Nobody has ever made cigarettes look cooler than Keith Richards

[@kimgaryking6804]

That's true, practice?

[@Rob-tg9lu]

When he steps over the table, what a legend.

[@claudiogugliermino5936]

The jaws man....not open

[@chrisgikas119]

i will consider Mr. Jimi Page too mate....But after Keith off course....Another level

[@paulina3223]

Keith Richards made everything cool, this man is like a definition of coolness

[@hugolunzer9448]

Mit das Coolste, was ich in meinem Leben gehört habe.... Wäre ich da gerne dabei gewesen!!!!!

[@billysoccerboypayne]

This is music history, big time.

[@billysoccerboypayne]

i just found out that Muddy Waters died just two years after this show. RIP

[@nicmart]

Blues history did not need the Rolling Stones, it is written in thousands of songs from the delta to Chicago.

[@roscoebillings6696]

@@nicmart you know your history. My mother and father was born and raised in the delta... I was born in Chicago in the 70's.

[@Davecuervo]

You think !

[@garryiglesias4074]

@billy payne - ?? Yeah like last year is also music history... But nothing "Historical"... Or maybe you're getting hysterical... If it was a music history corner stone it'd have IMPACTED music like nothing will be the same after... Nope, Stones and Muddy met a couple of times, Muddy was close to the end, the Stones were not in their 'high" zone... Nothing special... Nothing special but a cool moment to witness, although it must have been better to live it at that moment and that place...

[@alisontropp3271]

"What about Keith?" Love the fact that the Stones use to hang out with the Kings of Blues and the locals in Chicago. Those were great days when the boys came to town....

[@steveconn]

They honored them and didn't just rip them off like Zep.

[@andyassad2626]

Remember that before the Stones and Eric C guys like Muddy were unheard of and never made money. They made sure that the record companies paid them royalties . That’s why you see a guy like Muddy reacting like this when the stones walked in!!

[@geoffpoole483]

Look at any Stones album and you'll notice that the original artist is always credited. The Stones always acknowledged their debt to blues music and the original artists. I've no idea if they still do it but the Stones used to perform in small clubs like this under various pseudonyms like "Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys"; I think they played old blues songs.

[@Redplanetlover]

Could you imagine being there? I mean I'd have died and gone to heaven for just Muddy Waters, and then the Stones show up?

[@tonibauer2949]

Absolutely. I would never have recovered from that night. The rest of life would just have been a letdown.

[@cathyleatherman3097]

And Buddy Guy should have showed up !

[@jacquikalich3873]

Keith Richards playing like it's nothing, man!!! What a gift.

[@barracuda7018]

He can improvise anything in a blink of an eye.. That's talent he plays this instrument in his dreams.

[@AD-bm8mq]

It's not a hard song to jump into

[@jasonstringer7701]

In fact it is nothing. Hes playing the simplest pentatonic scale...like any brginner can do after kess than a year practice. The only thing that can make the difference is the " feel". But the " teddy boy attitude" he has to me, doesnt compensate the fact hes a poor player. I mean..you playing wit guys who invented and move the blues. If you cany add anything special, just leave it to them

[@jessewolf7649]

@@jasonstringer7701ludicrous comment. He essentially invented modern rock rhythm guitar. With Charlie and Bill the best rhythm section in the history of the genre. And frankly one the best lead guitarists too. Says more with 3 notes in Beggars’ Banquet’s Sympathy for the Devil than the usual suspects do with 33…

[@jessewolf7649]

@@AD-bm8mqtroll?

[@jumpingeagles1]

Probably one of the most legendary moments ever recorded in music history. The inspiration for the name of the Rolling Stones came from the song Rollin Stone by Muddy. Crazy to be able to see this and the audio is amazing quality too.

[@neugey]

I loved the way Muddy said "Mick Jagger" as if it was one word 😄

[@roccotigri]

MICKJAGGAHH!!

[@guesswho111]

The Rolling Stones walk in just to party with you. While Muddy Waters performs you just know it is going to be a special one of a kind evening. That you will remember for the rest of your life.

[@zoek192]

Hell yeah it would be :)

[@violet2048]

How cool is that? You go to listen to the great Muddy Waters, and in walks Mic Jagger and the rest of the Rolling Stones. Wow!

[@allistercooper8765]

'Muddy Waters, the king of the blues.' - Keith Richards. This performance packs more punch than many of today's bands that do a two hour show...

[@ElvishShellfish]

@Shock Eyyy what about Robert Johnson?

[@yourinnervoiceyourinnervoi8552]

Shock If you ask Buddy Guy, I’m sure he’ll tell you who’s the King. I do know that Buddy pretty much talked about Muddy like he was The Godfather in a biography I watched on Buddy’s life.

[@pablo.romero]

I need a bar with that music today on 2020's. A drink and THOSE musicians

[@flexmann674]

I'll tag along with you as well. Best blues music right here.

[@betty2078]

Me too, sir!

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Me too

[@capecapeable]

Nick-A-Nees Providence, RI. The Best !

[@MrPernell27]

Muddy Waters tells you to come on stage, you come on stage! Even if you’re Mick Jagger and Keith Richards!

[@geoffpoole483]

Considering they both idolised Muddy Waters (and named their band after one of his songs) their restraint at not jumping on the stage is remarkable.

[@Davecuervo]

Not about that !

[@counciousstream]

Yeah and the guys in your band shit themselves.

[@kamuelalee]

@@counciousstream I shat myself watching this...fantastic!

[@tolfan4438]

Shit Les Paul gets on stage of Muddy Waters says so. And then and a freaking the electric guitar after him one of the best in the world him and the guitar. Heck Muddy Waters may be playing a Les Paul

[@thacrypt223]

I heard Redman say "Muddy Waters mixtape" at the start of a song. Did not know what he meant until I started to listen to blues.

[@isabellamagazine]

The night Mick and Keith got blessed in the Muddy Waters

[@4guysandamovie]

Ll. . , . new haven ct and

[@bettyclotfelter4769]

I'm VERY memory challenged at 65, no joke. I had completely forgotten this performance. Thank you to the Good Lord 🙏🙌 above for whomever posted this. LOVE it, and when I accidentally stumbled across it, INSTANT memories as quick as a snap, came flooding back. I love whomever posted this.💙💙💙💙 From the bottom of my BLUE 💙.

[@betty2078]

You're so blessed to have such memories, dear lady!

[@andrewingham1559]

Hi you can get the whole concert on DVD came out a few years ago, muddy waters live at the checkerboard lounge!! With the Rolling Stones live Chicago 1981..the stones were on a massive American tour and took time out to hang in buddy guys club checkerboard lounge..get a copy you will love it….from andy🇦🇺

[@Mayito_Tamps]

The Teacher And His Students This Would Forever Be One Of My Favorite Videos Of Rock And Roll

[@UnleashedTraining101]

This is one the best videos on all of KZbin.

[@nicosmeets1709]

Holy Shit....I am 77, in the far away Himalayas and remember my young age in UK, 3 days after a concert, ears still blocked.......loved it

[@dolorescisneros4051]

Cool.

[@joeguy6351]

Nico Smeets damn man

[@joeguy6351]

Nico Smeets sounds fun

[@hellfirepictures]

Colour me green with envy for both the gig and the current location!

[@annabellelouise8114]

You'd be high for days after cos the music n the people were just awesome!!!!

[@joannehack7588]

The whole time---Keith looks so calm and cool and collected with a cigarette hangin’ out of his mouth. Love it!!

[@oldrrocr]

Singing backup and playing with Muddy Waters!! A dream come true for the Rolling Stones. Glad someone was there to capture it for us to see. thanks

[@terrancehparkin7173]

Flippin great times & EXPERIENCE'S. ⚖️💯☮️

[@keefyflix]

Just the best thing I’ve seen on KZbin! Music legends, music history, social history all rolled ( see what I did there 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 ) into one. Priceless ‼️

[@llewellynGS1]

I love the way the original guitarist just "moves off stage" when Keith comes up.

[@Heliwr1]

Just musicians making way for each other, massive sign of respect. I've done the same and had people do the same for me

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Glen Smith Professional courtesy...

[@bishopmitchell8879]

Glen Smith professional curtesy

[@nielsje30]

I just thought that 1. Keith was a bit of an a**hole for not acknowledging or barely even thanking him. He just ignores him. 2. He played better than Keith.

[@LeonAllanDavis]

@@nielsje30 You've never played in a band otherwise you'd understand the culture. Musicians don't give props during a performance. Just not the way things are done. The exception I've seen is in some jazz ensembles where all the musicians will stand up and point to the drummer during a solo. Look at the Moranbong Band doing "Let the Snow Fall On New Years Day", The first violin and the cello give the big point to the drummer while she rips off a good one. As far as Keith being "not as good", that's another silly remark that shows your ignorance. Musicians judge other musicians on their body of work. On their lifetime contribution to the art. Keef has been doing it for over 50 years. I don't think anyone has been more influential than Keith Richards. Writing. Tuning. Improvisational stuff. Pushing the envelope. If you think the other guy was "better" then you're a tofu-eating woke Democrat.

[@gordonwilly]

How can anyone dislike this...it's pure magic?!?

[@bogratful]

jagger rules as usual

[@koolklass1]

Magic is the word !!

[@debralong9771]

It's so funny seeing one of the biggest rock bands in history singing at the hole in the wall. But we all know we have our best time at the hole in the wall.

[@smooch2955]

I've always been a sucker for the harmonica ❤️

[@khiasmos1]

When I was in senior year of high school in 1979, my friends said I had to go to the Checkerboard, “the Stones might drop by.” I had a big test the next day, so I declined. I still regret that.

[@petermacmullin]

i was flying to alberta to work on the same day rolling stones were playing i was feeling likeim so lost .

[@robertbloom4424]

Unless you're rich and famous now because you didn't go that night... it wasn't worth it.

[@rodneysmart9774]

You failed the priorities test

[@teresawalters6358]

@@rodneysmart9774 exactly !!

[@JanRossi]

I madet he same stupid choice when I heard that Stevie Ray Vaughn might be in New Haven one night....should've gone!! Now I would totally be there... stupid obligations!

[@DREDOG1967]

I love how Keith Richards can make any guitar sound like Keith Richards.

[@joeyg2525]

That's because tone is all in the hands. The way you hold your chords, the way you pluck the strings, etc. Sure you can do many things with effects and knobs, but at the end of the day you can have the exact same equipment dialed in the exact same way and you won't be able to sound the same as Keith.

[@DREDOG1967]

@@joeyg2525 Keith is the kind of player that can make a $150 guitar not sound like a $150 guitar. I don't think he can disguise his playing style. The devil is going to have a good old time when Keith finally has to relinquish his soul. Because obviously he made a few more deals with old Beelzebub to prolong his life. Eric Clapton found a way to get out of his deal with the Devil by selling his soul to Adult contemporary music and not playing the blues as much.

[@karlabarber9881]

Zapp and rogers

[@billypowell4626]

Man that harmonica player is jamming!!!!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@JohnMoore-xf5wy]

Grew up listening to Muddy Waters,BB King, Robert Johnson and many others on WLAC, Nashville, Tennessee. Ernie's Record Mart and Randy's Record Parade, mail order 78 rpm outfits. It was wonderful!

[@skydog9043]

When Muddy tells you to come up on stage……..what a life these guys have!!!

[@rickkloek2411]

Can you believe that for the price of a drink, you get to se the rolling Stones close up. Holy cow. That's fucking incredible

[@kaithongsavanh3649]

Dude on the harp totally slayed this! The lead had such a sweet tone too. Truly enjoyed every minute.

[@DaveFazzino]

Saw Lefty Dizz at the Checkerboard. Kind people with great music. They were renaming the road East Muddy Waters Drive the following week in 1985.

[@uyamarisa5077]

You Should know that The Name "Rolling Stones" was taken from one of Muddy Waters Song Title "Rollin' Stones".. Muddy Waters is the inspiration of The Rolling Stones. Please read the story of Brian Jones.

[@uarhodesian]

Thanks, Cap!

[@MrPernell27]

EVERYONE KNOWS THIS

[@theresaheyer537]

DUH

[@larrydeleau8538]

Can you name anyone else that can practically order the Rolling Fricken Stones to get up here and play backup......yeah, me neither...RIP Muddy 🎸

[@greymatter636]

LOL ... and they did so without really having a drink.

[@davepaterson935]

Muddy ... 80 years old there and still doin' it! Legend.

[@pit2ryan3]

Dave Paterson - Muddy Waters was born in 1913, so he was not 80!

[@GaryLaaks1]

One of the greatest gifts to man - Music. Had a smile on my face right to the end. Aint life great?

[@timothyberg7081]

Ladies and gentlemen, if you still smoke cigarettes remember this; for every drag on that cigarette you take, God takes away a bit of your life and gives it to Keith Richards.

[@jimkuppers]

lol

[@joeschmoe6306]

hahahaha that's true !!

[@twhitten828]

Keith's blood is formeldahide

[@lauraarcher1730]

Timothy Berg 😂

[@bartcolen]

Far and away the best KZbin comment I've ever seen. (And it could not be more fitting for a huge Keith fan who is quitting smoking like me!)

[@theJETmusic]

When Keith hits a solo in any live performance it instantly makes mick do the mick dance

[@malcolmmitchell266]

Yeah, you notice the bores that drone on about the stones stealing muddy's music are noticibly quiet about Mick stealing my uncle reg's wedding reception moves

[@Lion-cf3jk]

Baby, please don't go Baby, please don't go Baby, please don't go Down to New Orleans, you know I love you so Before I be your dog Before I be your dog Before I be your dog I get you way'd out here, and let you walk alone Turn your lamp down low Turn your lamp down low Turn your lamp down low I beg you all night long, baby, please don't go You know your man down gone You know your man down gone You know your man down gone Down the country farm, with all the shackles on You brought me way down here You brought me way down here You brought me way down here 'Bout to Rolling Forks, you treat me like a dog Baby, please don't go Baby, please don't go Baby, please don't go Down to New Orleans, I beg you all night long

[@jodyfarina1147]

What a special night to have been there.... Wow! Wow!

[@MB2340]

What a honor to play with the great muddy waters on the same stage. I hope they don't forget that in their entire life. Brilliant gig

[@qg3726]

MAN........ To have been at this place back then.......Mick must have been in 7TH Heaven standing NEXT to one of his BIGGEST Idols.........

[@danielburke5820]

Glad this was filmed.

[@rafaelb209]

DAMMMMMN, I LOVE THIS!

[@Dojacks]

Now that is fucking jamming! With the legendary Muddy Waters without him the Stones would never exist.

[@cam-dg2cs]

I’m 21 years old and I wish this was the music that was popular. Instead it’s mostly shit now. (With the exception of some) But this, this is real music. And that harmonica.. Jesus it gives you complete chills. He is shredding it, so bad ass.

[@joeshow8815]

I was impressed with how Keith just hopped on stage and made great blues sounds. But first, that harmonica player amazed me .

[@markmoulder7215]

Mandy please dont go

[@mariantebb6730]

Bloody hell absolutely unbelievably brilliant! Gotta love them X

[@jaroslavpolanecky7395]

I love that obvious respect of English rock mega stars for the Daddy of electric blues that was once their teenage playground...

[@2wayplebney]

I was afraid the Stones would steal the scene, but it's evident that Muddy orchestrated it just right.

[@veliavalhalbert2616]

Graham Exton, I don’t feel that Muddy Waters, had to orchestrate anything for he is the legend, am so sorry if I come out rude or anything but I truly do believe that

[@2wayplebney]

@@veliavalhalbert2616 you mean the Stones knew their place and behaved. I think so too.

[@violet2048]

I think the Stones were just showing homage and down right good manners to the Master.

[@williamfenton8043]

Love this video saw muddy one night in a storm played for 60 of us .had a beer with us at the shaboo

[@mikaelhoelge852]

Stones didnt add any good to this performance.

[@knightwind5967]

Damn the harmonica riffs are enough to shake the teeth out of a man's skull!!! Damn that's so badass! 🤘👽

[@kortatu]

C'est fou de voir tous ces grands artistes réunis dans une petite salle faire un bœuf,énorme

[@JohnDoe-fm7mf]

Les Rolling Stones s'appelle comme ça grâce à une chanson de Muddy Waters. Ce sont des fans qui viennent voir leur modèle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHqZpIFjqdqbi5Y

[@jimarmstrong2630]

Every body at Chess records inspired all the bands from England, when Muddy was in his hey day, we here in the states didn't hear his music, but in England they got air time and respect they couldn't get at home.

[@marcosgomes7681]

Thats a fact

[@mauriceanholt5052]

Most people know this, but for those who don't know, the Stones went to Chess Records on their early American tours. First or second, you pick, I can't get to my record collection right now, but the Stones were being recorded with blues greats at Chess. That record album is raw blues. Later, when the blues artists from the US were touring in England, they made a second album featuring the Stones again with blues artists from London. I have both albums.

[@darci12u]

Otis Redding and James Brown Jackie Wilson Percy Sledge Brooks Benton to name a few was tearing it up.

[@williamfenton8043]

Well I found him and was lucky enough to see him 6 times in ct

[@tonibauer2949]

So true. There were black musicians who became successful with white audience, but the blues was too “black”, being sensual, full of pain and often very sexual.

[@jumpingeagles1]

Just saw the Rolling Stones in nasvhille. 40 years after this video was taken, and they still shredded and blew the place up. Best band in history.

[@jperryfan]

Love the part when Keith pulls out the bottle of Jack & Patti gives this great big smile. The Ultimate Rock N Roll Woman. My kind of girl. Keith hit the jackpot with her!

[@steveconn]

Saw her in the lobby at the Shine A Light concert. So cool.

[@adityaprakash109]

Gramps is on another level, holding them all together I wonder if harmonica players ever toked much.. Gramps' lung power is untiring

[@brucetoo3294]

Keith does a great solo.

[@johanvanspaandonck4481]

not that great.