Compiled and released by Columbia in 1961, includes the 16 mono recordings made in 1936 and 1937 that sparked a whole new generation's interest in Delta blues. Also two bonus tracks: "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" and the classic "Sweet Home Chicago."
Recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, Muddy Waters drove the crowd into a frenzy with his famous guitar licks and his Delta growl, truly a thrilling presence on the stage.