Muddy Waters feat. Johnny Winter - Chicago Fest 1981

[@ClovisRibeiro2014]

The personnel is Muddy Waters (vocal/guitar), Johnny Winter (vocal/guitar), Ray Allison (drums), Lovie Lee (piano), John Primer (guitar), Mojo Buford (harmonica), bassist Ernest Johnson. ChicagoFest 1981.

[@lynnadams7017]

Thank you for credits for each musician

[@aksourdough4890]

Rich Kreher also on gtr.

[@jimmyshirley3055]

Simple. If yall don't like this, you don't deserve ears.

[@nl12689]

Just that!

[@timspencer3173]

Amen to that!

[@samuelharper1045]

New Year’s Eve 1977-78 I was back stage watching Muddy Waters open for ZZ Top. Pine top Perkins was stage right and all the Roadies and I were huddled up watching Pine Top tear up that piano. The Bassplayer slid over and we could hear him say” Pine Top Pine Top settle down, you’re gonna have a heart attack” . I was hooked on the Blues ever since.

[@elegantbluesmusic6886]

I was born in 80, I love these songs...they are so unique. They fill your soul and it's a joy to listen to them. ❤

[@FighterPilot1945]

Born in 1950 still love the blues ❤

[@lucs8129]

how we miss our blues heroes like Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter

[@stevetrivago]

I don’t hear this type of music on our local radio stations very often or if at all. What a shame, but I can tell you for a fact, something that happened to me that proved the Blues is doing just fine. One night I got lost in Mississippi.A long story short. I ended up having a shotgun pointed in my direction. The man had on an old Atlanta Braves cap on, and a worn out pair of overalls on. He probably stood about 6’3”, arms like logs and they weren’t dancing boots he was wearing… He asked me what my business was on his land ! I said “ Well sir, I’m lost, I’ve been trying to find a ride home. Ya see, my car broke down miles up the road, and I headed this way cuz I thought I heard music playing… The man lowered his gun, gives out the biggest deepest sounding laugh I’ve ever heard… He said “Son, Come with me and I’ll help you out” Then he laughed again. It seemed as if it took forever to reach the old shed.. uh, well, i mean their homestead. I got kind of nervous because there was no one else in sight…. It was quiet, and that Smokey sounding music I had heard stopped… That’s when he looked at me, turned his head toward a pavilion about 50 yards from his home. With that same grin on his face he nodded as if to go on up… That’s when I heard a sudden loud laughter and the music started again. The same type of music I’ve loved to this day… I sat down next to some of the most talented back-woods Bluesman left on this planet… Music and as much food as I could eat… They played, told stories and laughed until the fire embers were barely smoldering… I will never forget that night! The next thing I remember is my Mom shaking my shoulder, telling me to get up for school… Best dream I’ve ever had in my life…. - True Story

[@lizyave8961]

I liked your story...it made me smile..!! greetings from MEXICO..!! 🇲🇽

[@robskaza]

Great story!

[@robskaza]

Last night I didn't finish your whole story. I assumed it was Muddy Waters and I thought it was great story! After finishing the rest of your story it's got to be one of the most uplifting things I read in a long time!Thanks and dream on. Rob

[@CatheyAlbertson-jc7uj]

7:07

[@AudreyHuber-rg6bv]

Beautiful!! Wish i had been 7:16 walking with you in your dream thank God i can still hear love this music!! 1952

[@lizlocher3612]

Nobody I have ever heard in my 66 yrs of life equals Johnny Winters!!! He is so unbelievably fast, soulful, creative, sings blues like there's no tomorrow, his riffs n his guitar leads are sooo full n his tone is different from anyone else's. The minute he starts playing you just know that it's Johnny!!!! His style of electric blues is so unique no one can imitate him!!! I have been a devotee of Johnny Winters since 1970, STILL to this day listen to his albums, especially " Saints 'n Sinners" and " Still Alive and Well", and which are my all time favourite classic Johnny Winters albums from 1970, 1971. He is the BEST electric blues master that I have ever heard bar none, n his voice is so rich n rough n melodious, you know he has lived the blues his entire life and his guitar style is one that is incomparable!!! He steps right in to Muddy Waters band and rules it TOTALLY!!!! RIP both Johnny n Muddy, two of the best ever!!!

[@CatheyAlbertson-jc7uj]

7:48 7:49 7:51 7:52

[@AudreyHuber-rg6bv]

Yes!! 1952 and loving hearing this again 2024 never lost in my imagination😊

[@emilvisk]

... what a shame Rory Gallagher so undeservingly littlle known in the States ... check him out ... that man and Johnny Winter are my all time electric blues & bluesrock heroes, each in his own right ...

[@flynnt1953]

Rory & Johnny , the best slide guitarists ever🎸🎸

[@timc5768]

Eric Sardinas sometimes sounds similar to my ears.

[@djgene5621]

Ever notice, the guitar emoji is Muddy's guitar. 🎸

[@phillipmiller1008]

RIP my friend and One of the Guitar Greats , Johnny Winters.....2 days after his performance in France Blues Festival... Died at age 70 , doing what Johnny Loved to do ; Playing his Guitar for Us... Johnny , we love you Man.. Surely you are greatly Missed .... Hell froze Over and Heaven is a New shade of Blue 💙... The Day the Music stopped playing and One Guitar sat perched on the Stand... In Tribute the sounds of GUITARS .... Wailing and Screaming ....Long Sustained Sad Notes Echoes through the Night..... That Night when Johnny's Guitar 🎸 sat Silent ...😢 Bluest of Blues and all of them Rocker's and their Guitars yeah....They Played On...They Played HARDER and Better than ever before..... Because the SPIRIT of Johnny Winters and His Guitar remains in US ALL.. A Tribute to the Brother who gave MUSIC all he Had... and taught us all a thing or Two about Rock and Roll , Rhythm and Blues....

[@pv4669]

Lifelong Johnny Winter fan and I never in my life saw him play a Les Paul style guitar, until I saw this video, and I'm 68. And a rare thumb picker. Been to many a JW concert and cherish them all. A rare treat. RIP

[@jackwillson8099]

Same here seen him many a times, never with a les paul

[@JefferyHagen]

I was going to make the same comment.

[@nederpiet]

I watched the Johnny Winter - Live At Rockpalast 1979, when I was 20 years old, and I had just bought my first colour TV, second hand. Broadcasted in HIFI stereo, all over Europe, In true West-German 'state of the art' quality (also available KZbin, now). And a few years before he passed away, I saw him live at a bike festival and drag race in Denmark, where he was warming himself up before a larger gig he had in Copenhagen, later that weekend. I watched JW perform in a circus tent and was just a few steps away from him. I got to shoot a few great pictures, too. But anyway, yes, I never saw him on this guitar. Maybe he had tried to 'kick the habit', just before this gig... Who knows.

[@larryn2682]

See the cover of the Muddy Waters tribute issue of Guitar Player magazine in 1983. Johnny is pictured with a natural finish Les Paul.

[@schecterseven3894]

He was a Gibson Firebird guy, as I remember.

[@beatosmax57]

🎉 I've been a fan of both Mr. Winter's and Mr. Waters for over 40yr. All I can tell you is life is not as good as it could be without these two wonderful men in it🎉 May they RIP❤

[@ernesttuttle7868]

JOHNNY WINTER SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK &ROLL HALL OF FAME PERIOD !!!!

[@ScotSmart1]

Ernest Tuttle of

[@tinkernel14]

JW should be in the Blues Hall of Fame. His first love was the blues

[@stewartlybrand61]

the hall of fame isn't worthy of the man's talent.

[@javiercisternasnajle]

The rock n roll hall of fame is a ducking joke

[@stevemeloccaro891]

only ones they put in the rock hall of fame these days don't even know rock or the blues

[@vanceowen8174]

What Else can I say that aint already been said?...Ya better go out and buy ya Baby some shoes...Long Live the Blues

[@oldbluesstudio]

O Lord, in your infinite wisdom and love, I humbly ask for your divine favor to envelop this dear friend and their loved ones. May your presence be felt strongly within their home, bringing forth harmony, unity, and an abundance of blessings beyond measure.

[@kurtzembower9297]

Young cats showing them selfs on guitar in brilliants to recognition..omg ...love Johnny shins on piano classic

[@mariobuttino6095]

The Epitome of the Blues,Muddy Waters,Johnny Winter ,and James Cotton. Thank you all for giving the world a lifetime of great Blues Music.R.I. P.

[@johnnygorena5318]

I think the harp player is Mojo Buford

[@petevanstrat3270]

YES IT IS MOJO BUFORD@@johnnygorena5318

[@tonyfrascella1857]

You got it brother you're the only one that's got it ​@@johnnygorena5318

[@bobwoww8384]

These men made this world a better place🎶🎼🌹

[@alekoaktar8828]

Yes they did... nowadays,2024, it's that race of chaps we need todayt,to improve our poor sick world...may they all rest in peace,and thanks so much for the joy and happiness they gave us

[@jorgeramirezcamarena4904]

And now they make Heaven happier. Greetings Bob. ✌️

[@bobwoww8384]

@@jorgeramirezcamarena4904 greetings my friend

[@karenscigliano9787]

We were at this show on Navy Pier. My friends were more into the beer and craziness that day than the music...so my C-fest memories are few and far away. But then later that year Muddy, Johny Winter and Eric Clapton did a concert at the old Chicago Stadium (now United Center). We had primo seats as I'm recalling... ground floor-- close and center. Eric and Johny played - solo---with Muddy and his band and then both Johny Winter & Eric came out together for Muddys encore. At the end of the song Muddy is in the middle of EC & JW and puts an arm around each of them and says, "My sons....my son's". Quite a moment to witness all 3 so emotional🥹

[@peterbetts858]

Wow ill give you 10 bucks for a 5 x 7 pic . of that , Johnny , MUDDY , N ERIC .

[@bobwoww8384]

What a spectacular memory! What a blessing 🫶🏽🌹

[@CatheyAlbertson-jc7uj]

8:44

[@franco8752]

I was at that show. Albert lee played with Clapton , willie Dixon , pintop Perkins on piano, Sammy lay on drums , James cotton on harp. amazing.

[@tonyfrascella1857]

WowWee

[@johntechwriter]

The thing about Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter is, they were authentic. Yes, they were ambitious also, but were sufficiently self-aware to keep their egos on a leash and respect the music. And for those who think blues is easy -- just three chords -- nothing could be further from the truth. The apparent simplicity of blues is an intelligence test in improvisation among its finest musicians. Johnny, who some idiots think did nor have the right to play blues because he was white, produced three Grammy-winning albums for Muddy Waters, establishing that man's greatness for all time. Not convinced? Listen to an early recording of BB King's "The Thrill Is Gone," a classic in both vocal and guitar. King's seemingly simplistic lead on his Gibson guitar are unrivaled in their austere and sad beauty. If you are not emotionally moved by any of the guys mentioned above, well, you might be happier with some other kind of music.

[@SpaceMiner007]

With just the right amount of commercial brakes

[@jipes]

Spot on !

[@garylampkin4288]

Or, they died and the undertaker hasn't collected them yet.

[@brianwells4507]

I loved the fact that Johnny never overplayed while sitting in with Muddy Waters. Johnny and had too much respect for him, and the times I've seen them together Johnny seemed to in awe of him!

[@audieconrad8995]

Truth!

[@williamcordova4452]

Much respect for ALL the "blues greats", living and gone! This would be an incompassionate world without your contributions!! Long live the blues

[@garylampkin4288]

Amen, wolfman!👍

[@mountainwoodie9816]

Saw Muddy in 1975 I think at Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. Here we are 40!years after losing Muddy Waters and he’s still alive for those of us in the Blues. Thank you Sir.

[@johnny4blues]

George "Mojo" Buford on harp does a fantastic job here. Quite underrated artist, though...

[@procrastinator66]

I had the privilege of seeing all of these musicians at various times, though not all together in this combo. I am a lucky man, and I LOVE the blues

[@williamdolbear2848]

i come from Wales UK l saw Jonny Winter in Cardiff very old and frail but he was truly a rock master and l am very proud to have seen him playing live. must admit his fingers were very long. RIP Jonny

[@marcobaino6341]

Wow...I needed that tonight...16/11/2023 1AM

[@B3Passion]

Me 2! 15/11/2024 9:39pm Mountain

[@richardkarch6132]

wow so many people need to thank Muddy for what he gave us.RIP😢❤

[@noobicore6859]

Before many of the great Texas guitarists, there was Johnny Winter. One of the most underrated influential guitarists who ever played the blues.Every time I hear Stevie Ray Vaughan I can feel Johnny's influence on his playing, and so many others. Great guitarist and with Muddy, a surreal duo of new and old gut wrenching metal blues.

[@stratowhore9051]

Shit! Learn Your Texas Guitar Killer History -- KZbin it -- there were guitar killers since the 20s and 30s. Texas is one of the guitar killingest states in the lower 48!

[@paulferranti8536]

I saw them together 3 times ( Evening Of Blues Tour) , I’ve seen thousands of musical performances, they were magic……( if you love the blues, and if you don’t I feel sorry for you)

[@rolandfaucon1560]

@@stratowhore9051 names please thanks.

[@devonmoors]

@@stratowhore9051Agree! What a load of nonsense some of these people who think they know it all write!

[@devonmoors]

@@paulferranti8536I love the Blues,the real stuff if you know what I mean,I can never get my head around people like JW who really only copy a culture and chords

[@2rollinstone]

This was the final version of the Muddy Waters Blues Band with the legendary George Mojo Buford, John Primer-guitar, Rick Kreher-guitar, Ernest Johnson-bass, Ray Allison-drums and Lovie Lee-piano. Special guest appearances by Johnny Winter, Big Twist and Mighty Joe Young.

[@keithmcmanus918]

thanks for the band lineup, buford is an amazing harp player. muddy worked with the very best players

[@MrNordertitoff]

@@keithmcmanus918 Not a patch on Paul Oscher

[@matthewe.johnson1760]

That's it.

[@johnnygorena5318]

@@MrNordertitoffifBuford wasn’t a patch on Oscher then Oscher wasn’t a patch on Butterfield or Little Walter but they all had there own styles muddy had and will forever have had the greatest harp players- only the best made the list! Period- by the way I Love Paul Oscher he is the epitome of Cool ., I heard he lives in Austin Tx not sure if that’s true or not. Peace

[@drewkoenen8334]

I once went home from my sisters house from a visit. On my way home about 10 p.m. I stopped for a beer at the coronet bar in Kitchener Ontario Canada. Bouncer says to me there’s a 10 dollar cover charge. This place never has a cover charge,so, I started to argue. Buddy says before you go any further listen to me. Johnny Winters is gonna be playing to practice before his show tomorrow night in Toronto. I never reached my hand into my pocket so fast in my life. I would have payed a lot more. Needless to say I was in heaven till they closed the bar. What a performance. ❤

[@johnmanning4339]

Muddy was the man, Johnny was no slouch either. Long live the blues ......

[@raggidedg]

Johnny was an encyclopedia of authentic blues interpretations...gee, he was great!

[@garylampkin4288]

There were a few white guys that got IT! And stayed true to the blues: Johnny, SRV, Eric Burden, John Mayall, Peter Green, Kim Simmonds to name a few from my era. Oops, let's not forget Alvin Lee and Jerry Lee Lewis to name a few more 😳Oops, plus Joplin and Clapton, of course...

[@assburger323]

@@garylampkin4288 Keith Richards!

[@scottduyser8583]

This is what the blues are all about.. R.I.P Johnny & muddy.. truly missed...

[@calebjones5895]

A better world and the resurrection day are in the coming future: See John 5:28-29, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 37:29 🌎

[@susanwelborn4616]

I saw Johnny, an his brother, Edgar, several times... The Back bone of the Blues n Rock ROll!

[@robertkimtia3208]

😭

[@robertkimtia3208]

😞

[@georgefrancois4583]

George E Francois Senior Citizen U S A of America is still in the premises of freedom ❤ 19:50 v😊 😮😢 😅😊❤

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Love the respect Johnny shows to Muddy. Humble guy who pays proper tribute to the giants who came before him.

[@larryhudspeth4072]

Yes, Johnny was pretty laid back here and did not step on Muddy. Tool cool!

[@thekingisback4178]

southern boy who understands and respects elders, particularly someone as influential as Muddy Waters. Want humble, listen to an interview with Johnny and Edgar talking about growing up kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKvQYqp4bt9_qJI

[@curtismoff]

johnny was respected himself by the old legends they knew he was the shit

[@jamesgibson5876]

Dig the way johnny invites the harp .man to take a ride ..

[@DesignRhythm]

Johnny was a GIANT.. as good as it gets.

[@donnastec1582]

The best of times . I was there and I spiritually felt the blues throughout my entire body . Chicago had the greatest blues music on Earth . I wish I could go back in time when things were so beautiful and peaceful in Chicago .

[@Divataster]

Sorry but West Helena Arkansas has the best blues and blues festival on the face of the earth....The annual King Biscuit Blues Festival has been held in West Helena Arkansas for over 55 years now

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

@@Divataster Nope ' it's baton rouge.

[@peterbetts858]

they 2 types of blues ,if u want to get right down to it . or more ,follow me , they is the Delta blues ,guess where that came from ,.which were mostly acoustic . and earlier in the life . And there was the northern or Chicago blues which is where they plugged in ,,Electric . now they was blus from Detroit , Kansas city , new york ,texas and Atlanta ? that all sounded a lil different and had their distinctive sound . just for the greenhorns out there . just sayin .. that bein said i am now gonna sing . ' Sweet Home Chicago '. . ..

[@garylampkin4288]

I think it's safe to say many of the great blues musicians from the 40's-60's south headed north to Chicago to try and make it and make money. Then Chicago blues sound is rooted in those early influences of the Delta blues.

[@peterbetts858]

@@garylampkin4288 Yup ,without a doubt ,delta was where the blues started .thus layin the roots . im just pontin that theres quite a distinctive differences in delta n chicago blues .

[@sandraoliver3929]

I was at this concert. That festival went on for 3 days. I couldn't find Black Oak Arkansas they played this night as well. What good times. I can say I lived that night was amazing❤️

[@jamesgibson5876]

Lol blab oak played a little show in the hills ..apple vallley maryland... was a bike party ..with molly hatchett .. any way was out doors and tge band members were just out walking around between sets... i ran into the bass man fro. Black oak and i asked him how long have you been in this band ? .. i think he said ..since 1969... this was 2007 ithink ...

[@pariaheep]

Wow, I envy you!

[@kustomhooligans]

Muddy Waters and Johnny Cash are 2 people I will forever regret not being able to see play live.

[@peterbetts858]

I CAN hear u on that bud .i can remember sitting in grade 10 dreaming , many moons ago , about seeing Johnny WINTER AND George JONES .when i got out of school . well i did , 4 or 5 times each , that makes me happy .

[@BadRabit-tj4lw]

His name is Johnny Winter

[@19timryan]

The 17 people who disliked this a) have no soul, b) have no clue. This is american music at its finest. Its from an era when music was about music, there are few like this left. God rest the souls of Muddy Waters, Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Woody Guthrie, and all the other great musicians that make american music the greatest in the world.

[@ChampionOrchestra]

There's always someone making a comment like yours 🤣

[@SueBeth834]

@@ChampionOrchestra there should be.

[@markriobr]

As a Brazilian i fell so lucky that i had a chance to see Muddy Waters back in 1980 at the Roxy in L A . Johnny one of my great idols not just once , saw him 3 times . The last about a year before his death here in Brazil , siting on a chair could hardly walk . Left the concert almost crying . RIP both , was a life pleasure to be able see you two in concert

[@Ramesses52]

Fico feliz por saber que o amigo teve a felicidade de assistir M.W ao vivo.

[@marcobaino6341]

Fui e sou fan de J. Winter desde 1970 .

[@markriobr]

@@Ramesses52 Amigo são coisas nesse nível que faz a vida ser boa

[@markriobr]

@@marcobaino6341 Tinha um cachorro , era um pointer. Assim que peguei, nem um nome em mente tinha Olhei e chamei de Winter, foi um grande amigo

[@jimparker7778]

I saw Muddy open for BB King in 1971. Around 1980 or so I saw him on a double bill with Bobby Blue Bland in a north Tampa nightclub called the Crown Lounge. Such a great memory. Adding the Man from Beaumont to the bill would be rich.

[@kennykruckow4719]

I was at Navy Pier that night. Change my life forever. Been playing the blues ever since.

[@AlStoneofficial]

My friend Killer Ray Allison on the drums :) cool another Chicago great.

[@georgefrancois4583]

full glory of attendance and to that time for wishing you luck mister Muddy waters feat as proclaim the band in this performance musical song feeding by maestro Johnny Winter lived in year 1981 called Chicago fest Festival, you are really greatest brother since kwon in the name of Peter my best friend one more hottest greatest continue until yourself hit a festure

[@pamelahayes913]

My name is Eugene,I saw Muddy with Big Mama in San Rafael CA in 1972.That show changed my life and after that I never missed him when he came to town.

[@Martinarmonica]

1.- Mannish boy (A) = Harp in D 2.- You don't have to go (E) = Harp in A 3.- Baby please don't go (E) = Harp in A 4.- I'm a king bee (E) = Harp in A 5.- Trouble no more (E) = Harp in A 6.- They call me Muddy Waters (E) = Harp in A 7.- Walkin' thru' the park (G) = Harp in C 8.- Going down slow (A) = Harp in A (after the solo he switches to a harp in D) 9.- She's nineteen years old (E) = Harp in A 10.- You got to love her with a feeling (C) = Harp in C 11.- Got my mojo working (E) = Harp in A 9.-

[@brendashotwell1405]

Thankyou 🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️🦋🎶🌺

[@thomaskruger3376]

Sach ich doch und letztens meint noch einer Blues in A Harp in A ....Dilettanten What I sayed last time, one sayed Blues in A you have to play the Harp in A ...they are amateurs

[@RobertHumphries-wi6zi]

​@@thomaskruger3376😂 WTAF are you talking , amateurs? Surely you jest?

[@elseespencer2119]

😢😢f

[@steveguest8599]

@@thomaskruger3376 ARE YOU SAYIN'MUDDY WATERS IS AN AMATEUR? YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY NUTS ! THERE IS NOT ONE THING THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT DOESN'T BELONG . BY YOUR CRITERIA, I GUESS MUDDYS BADDEST SLIDE

[@beachcomber4141]

Muddy's guitar solo around 23:00 gave me the chills!! He didn't have long left, but he could still play the blues like ONLY Muddy could. The real damn deal. And I will always respect Johnny Winter for bringing Muddy some well earned fame and respect in his later years.

[@carnaubawax9405]

Hear, hear!

[@barryjansen7057]

Totally agree!

[@alantaylor8900]

A great guitarist, one of the all time great original bluesmen, and so under rated as a great exponent of playing slide guitar.

[@gatormcklusky5850]

They brought each other friendship anything after that was just a side note, Nobody brought anyone anything fame or likewise.

[@erikheddergott5514]

You are right, this Swarm of Honey Bees Slide Sounds are here and allover his Career a totally underestimated Part of his Genius. Thanks for this Time Tag. Made my Day.

[@jeannek9659]

I was there. Lost the friends I was with. Didn't care! They ended up walking past me at almost the end of the show. What an amazing time!

[@allgoo1930]

Why didn't Johnny Winter get more recognition as a guitar player? The guy is awesome.

[@alicekube4758]

allgoo19 THE COUNTRY WENT DISCO. DON'T FORGET FLEETWOOD MACK (A LITTLE COUNTRY & TIRAIDS IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.) TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS

[@allgoo1930]

Alice Kube says: "THE COUNTRY WENT DISCO. DON'T FORGET FLEETWOOD MACK (A LITTLE COUNTRY & TIRAIDS IN THEIR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS.) TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS" == I didn't mean his music as a trend in the industry. What I meant was his guitar playing skill. In the 70s and 80s, there are many new guitarists came on to the scene and for the most part, blues guitar was the main focus. Johnny Winter had never been one of those most talked about guitarists. If you compare Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan you probably get the sense of what I'm talking about here.

[@alicekube4758]

allgoo19 BAD PRESS

[@allgoo1930]

Alice Kube says: "BAD PRESS" == That's another name for bad marketing.

[@freeinformation9869]

allgoo19 Oh come on. Everybody into Blues knows this guy. He was touring when he died, always busy playing on the road. He lived it.

[@mikec1254]

I was lucky to see him before his death. I wish i could have seen him more then once He is buried in my old hometown of Alsip IL

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I saw Johnny in Buffalo in the mid 1970’s. He was great. My buddy’s older brother saw him at a local restaurant after the show. They went home with him and jammed in his home studio in the basement until morning.

[@boataxe4605]

The only chance to see him for those of us who were under 21 at the time.

[@tonywright8302]

What can you say, real music by real musicians who have feeling about it all, no gimmicks, great

[@charlesurbane7421]

I was at this show. The crowd was so nuts it seemed the stands at times were about to collapse. If memory serves me correctly this show is broadcast at times on the local PBS station during their fundraising drives. This is quite possibly the greatest blues concert of all time.

[@DavidGomez-uf9vo]

🎸

[@xlrtt]

This was 2 years before Muddy died in 83' @ 70'. Johnny died in 2014 @ 70' also! I saw them during this Hard Rain tour in 81' @ Tower theater in Upper Darby Pa. RIP it up boys!

[@rkildhaveforening4798]

how did this skinny white dude learn to play like a back blues brother. One of a mind. respect johnny. And muddy, ..wow my man always

[@robertstemmer1167]

+ørkild haveforening BLUES MUSIC  AIN'T A WHITE OR BLACK BROTHER THING.  BLUES MUSIC IS AN ATTITUDE OF BEING ONE:. BEING WHAT YOU BE,  SAYING WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID OR PLAYED AND DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. ANOTHER WORD FOR THAT BLUES ATTITUDE EXPRESSED AS SONG LYRICS AND MUSIC OR KNOWING ITAND LIVING IT IS CALLED HERO. YOU FOLLOW? YOU UNDERSTAND?

[@lindafabiano8325]

Ladies and Gentlemen that is R E A L music. True That.

[@johnnytightlips6070]

Linda Fabiano well said

[@MrMick50]

You got that right

[@MnBicycleCommuter]

Wow, glad to see this was taped. I attended Chicagofest that year. I wasn’t there on this day. The day I went we saw Albert King play a set on the blues stage. What a great time. When two teenagers from the suburbs could take a train into Chicago for the day and see some of the greatest blues players.

[@jaykane4770]

My Lord,Johnny Winter is incredibly talented. I see now how after Woodstock he got the highest ever recording contract to date.

[@hunterwest54]

Its so good to see Muddy getting the recognition he deserved at the latter part of his career! Every single blues man and rock n roller then and now knows he's the godfather of the Blues. Period. No ifs ands or buts about it. Period. The man was it. Robert Johnson an Son House are close, but never came as close as Muddy did. Muddy was the real deal and took it for all he could and as far as he could. Him an John Lee Hooker are probably the most influential bluesmen of all time. This was long before BB King or Freddy King or Albert King. He'll Jimi Hendrix was playing with Little Richard before Albert King released his first record in 1962. Then Hendrix released his in 66 only 4 years after. A lot of folks don't realize how early Jimi started. That's why he was so amazing. They all are but it really puts it into perspective to know the time lines. Muddy was the first to really do it big. That Delta style blues is just the goods. I love Chicago blues too, but it all started on the plantation. Rest in peace Muddy and Johnny Winter, another blues legend. ✌️🖤🤘

[@karenscigliano9787]

For sure and amen.

[@morrisparrish76]

Hunter you seem to know something about the blues & it’s history! Keep putting it out there cause lots of people just don’t know!

[@BLUESMANRONCHICAGO]

When you put Muddy Waters and Chicago together, you got the Blues!!!!!

[@shirleydillard7127]

Saw and heard Muddy for the first time in the 60s.. i was 15.my cousin snuck me in this club in Memphis. First blues i heard..i was blown away.WOW❤

[@danielfloresbravo5252]

Yo tengo 67 años y también me gusta mucho el blues. Siento como se me libera todo el feeling

[@hoppypoppyful]

Muddy had a unique way of playing the blues and I remember when I saw him at a private party outside of Chapel Hill in the early 80’s. It was pouring rain and everyone was huddled under a picnic shelter. Everyone was wet and dancing for hours to the band’s music!!

[@denisej1329]

I was there. LEGENDS

[@TomTobin67]

I WAS THERE!!! Nobody was expecting Johnny Winter to be there.

[@terryomalley9669]

Tom, Tobin, Chicagofest, at the old navy pier was the best. So much to choose from. I have no regrets.

[@4orrcountry]

Johnny revered Muddy, produced his best album ever, "Muddy Mississippi Waters Live!" -a MUST OWN for ALL blues lovers!

[@dv7548]

Old Johnny is bringing a smile old Muddy Waters face.

[@johntechwriter]

What a pair: Muddy is The Man, the eternal star around which all the musicians revolve, and Johnny is that blazing flash of lightning that illuminates the stage like the northern lights across the Arctic wastes.

[@thomassus4444]

Ahh, to be in the middle of that giant groove!

[@bluesriot2]

Muddy wailing an astonishing and astounding slide solo midway thru here , one of the greatest i’ve ever seen or heard, and kudos to the rest of the crew , all masters of the craft

[@tcralph]

The original hoochie coochie man, the greatest man alive..... Long live the King of Blues

[@bluesandcountry6096]

When Muddy sings… he owns it..

[@charlesdupont4028]

fan de muddy the king blues et de johnny winter RIP a70 ans une bete de scene DEUX STARS REUNIES QUE DU BONHEUR TITRE "HOOCHIE COOCHIE MAN " MUDDY LA CLASSE !!!

[@muskeeeeee]

i got high AF wathcing this. THANKS!!!

[@kyfms6061]

Greatness!

[@pariaheep]

I N C R E D I B L E D O C U M E N T!! Thanks to whomever did the upload!👍✌❤‍🔥🎸

[@karmenjazbec7743]

GOOD MORNING IT IS 4 15 O CLOCK AND I AM DRINKING MY COFFEE A CAT ATE AND NOW HE IS SLEEPING ON THE TABLE A DOG I DO NOT HAVE ANYMORE HE IS FOR ONE YEAR DEAD MY SWEET OLD SHEPHERD DOG ROCKY I STILL CRY FOR HIM BUT I MUST HOLD ON STILL I HAVE THE CAT JACK LISTENING TO YOU BOYS COMFORTS ME YOU ARE THE LEGENDS R.I.P.

[@ЛюдмилаСтариченко-т2ш]

Живи долго Добрый Человек. Не печалься , и да поможет тебе Бог!❤

[@jamesbueker11]

And the harmonica master killing it. Wow

[@jeffpemper6918]

​@user-pk5mh2vg2w George "Mojo" Buford

[@eddiesmith6096]

James cotton

[@reekashade]

You could hear a pin drop the music just mesmerized everybody there,this was a happening that brought the spirit to the forefront & no phones.

[@ernesttuttle7868]

I wish i could been there WOW! thanks Johnny Winter for signing him to his label and getting him on stage

[@ernesttuttle7868]

Johnny helped muddy get his career restarted recorded 3 albums and won a Grammy for the "Hard Again " disc which Mr Winter produced &played on

[@durkinwe]

I was there and we didn’t know Johnny was so blues gifted or that he was (thankfully) responsible for getting Muddy back into limelight. We were like, “isn’t that Johnny Winter?? Cool.” 😆 I was lucky and blessed to be there, Muddy, Johnny and crew converted me to the blues that night 😊

[@peterbetts858]

@@durkinwe You know who the Mama n THE Papa of Rock n Roll is , The BLUES .

[@DougGriffin]

Muddy was wearing the same shirt when he played on the south stage over on the pier during the day. Bluesfest was awesome at the Pier.

[@ryanenlow2687]

Very few looked as cool as Muddy on a stage, and even fewer will grace such a level of craft-mastery.

[@kevinlundgren1169]

WOW , Johnny is not playing his flying V , he can play and make them all sound good ! Seen Johnny Winter 3 times , and the last time was 2 weeks before he passed away ! He still got up there and jammed ! First got turned on to Johnny in mid 80s , loved every second since !!

[@larryn2682]

*Firebird

[@kentbeery4941]

And this kids is what True Legends are

[@timspencer3173]

I love all these beautiful comments, muddy is the man!

[@divinesouls5535]

Johnny waved his hat for him. What an honor

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

This is the real blues and crosses every race- religion -any external BS!

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

@honestmark6081 Good! 👵🏽🤘🏾

[@brent1429]

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[@brent1429]

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[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

@@brent1429 🤘🏾🔥🤘🏾🔥🤘🏾

[@charlesclemons4166]

Amen

[@mikhaildulin67]

Дуэт Muddy Waters и Johnny Winter это просто фантастика!!! Я ознакомился с их творчеством, благодаря замечательному ведущему и прекрасному человеку Владимиру Турчинскому, когда он вёл передачу "Последний из магикан" на радиостанции Серебряный дождь в городе Москве. Россия. Джонни Винтера диск купил и подарил мне мой, к сожалению уже ушедший в след за ними, друг Виктор и я наслаждаюсь слушаю их вместе! Это прекрасный дуэт двух гениев и мастеров своего дела!!! Сейчас тоже есть такие люди, но уже времена уже другие..... А есть ещё замечательный гитарист Joe Bonamassa!

[@JimDorman]

Muddy and Johnny both died at 70. I wish they both could have made it a little longer, but they left a great legacy.

[@delboyrams363]

This is probably one of the best true blues concerts ever recorded By the father of the blues himself muddy mississippi waters Unbelievable Mojo on harp is out of this world Primer is class on guitar too

[@richardcondon3797]

when you listen to music that is is 100 years old or more with roots in slavery and africa you don't have to debate it's greatness. it stood the test of time. it's some of our oldest music. it's testimony to the greatness of a people.

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

+Richard Condon ---Richard, this music has stood the test of time, & I think the way the greats related it was a major factor, & how they told their stories was instrumental in the longevity of this music. Muddy, John L. Hooker, & The Wolf, etc, saw, heard, & lived some rough times themselves, & had been told stories by their ancestors of the way things used to be, put it all 2gether, & the pain had no choice but to show up in the music. The slave-trade, whippings, hangings, break-up of families, you hear it all in their music. They knew what their families suffered, & had the good sense to go to a little better climate, & they honed their crafts. I feel blessed they left the south, & brought their music, & unfortunately their pain also to northern & midwest cities mostly, I think that it's awesome to turn ur sorrow n2 somebody else's joy, & I believe that it aided their healing also.

[@richardcondon3797]

+Kimberly Griffin i feel so sorry for our oldest native americans of foreign birth and also for israelis . we have failed to offer proper respect, love and support for these people. i think now how do you explain we are being attacked by terrorists with no real claim against us. black america has not attacked. jews have not attacked. both people suffered terrible deprivation at our hands yet couldn't be more a part of our society. at 75 i have had black friends from age 17. i like all people but feel close to those who have suffered as i have had. i may be the only white man to change careers at middle age to become a laborer. when i see south americans i can say i've walked in their shoes. as a very young man, after military service, i met many blacks in queens, new york. i was a collection man and would sit with folks who always had a picture of john kennedy in their main room. i knew then and have always believed we are very close in our affections. somewhere all this has left us with this sorry excuse for a world. i hope you stay well, thanks for your thoughtful comments and always be kind.

[@richardcondon3797]

+Kimberly Griffin please check out shirley horn i think it's brazil heineken concert playing jobim

[@kimberlygriffin6400]

OK---Thanx***

[@censusgary]

This concert was toward the end of Muddy’s life (he died two years later), but obviously, he was still in top form here.

[@pariaheep]

[@JL-un6eb]

Chicagofest back in the day. A great time.

[@roodbaard51]

love the smile on muddys face when johnny plays!!!

[@kenren110]

Damn! I was a regular viewer of anything rock and roll-ish at the time (there wasn't much to choose from!) but I missed this broadcast. Great stuff.

[@fineart10]

God... what a duet..... genius both.... I am sure they are playing in heaven... making angels happy

[@jimmyshirley3055]

Dude, Just to set the record straight. Man can never impress God. Nor the Angels. EVER!!!!

[@Mark-gg6iy]

@@jimmyshirley3055 Yea, because you know what all 18,000 deities "think".

[@jimmyshirley3055]

@@Mark-gg6iy And you pretend to know, demonseed?

[@Mark-gg6iy]

@@jimmyshirley3055 Of course not. Unlike you, I did/do not make the claim. Unlike you, I am not delusional. "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence"- Carl Sagan. btw....you have violated YT Terms of Service being the fine example of a deity-fearing person that you are. Classic.....lol.

[@jimmyshirley3055]

@Mark-gg6iy You know, asshole, you made a choice to reply to me. You didn't have to, but you did. If you're concerned about my soul, then pray for me to however many gods, or pretend gods, you believe there are. Else, leave me and all others the f--- alone

[@Apache-pp9ok]

We were blessed to see and hear such precious music! Thank you!

[@alainhubertdesban524]

un grand respect pour MUDDY-WATERS ET JOHNNY WINTER LE VRAIE BLUES

[@anthonychiara1200]

Only time I saw Muddy Waters was at a place called Eli's Mile High in Oakland,1981.I just stopped for something to drink,and in came walking Muddy.Blew my mind,never expected.I think I might have played a couple of songs,one of the best nights of my life,never forget that.

[@timothyvandyke-lc1oi]

Johnny at his hey day...Eric Clapton Jimmy page and Jeff Beck .are great players I believe Johnny is on the top of the pile of players .This video proves he is red hot on his custom Les Paul .Johnny southern Texas blues ...the great bluesman muddy waters..the man who started the cold hearted blues father .Thanks

[@LAFITZ10]

amazing how the DRUM is the ROCK & never featured in video scenes back then..... we miss you Willie "Big Eyes' Smith! xo

[@GOMF-eq4qc]

This was Muddy’s final band and I was at the show, which was at Navy Pier before it was redone into a tourist trap. Even though these guys were not quite as good as the previous band he fired over money, his shows were always the same and he gave everyone in the band time to shine. He always had a couple of guys who could sing a number or two so he could make his entrance, in this case, Lovie Lee, the piano player and Mojo Buford, the harp player. Only John Primer and Rich, the other guitar player are still with us.

[@RobertSmith-gz9bl]

Johnny Winter had that raw blues like he was broke blues. Guitar and vocals. And like the greats he told a story with his guitar. Pure raw blues!!!!!!!!!