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West Side Soul is the debut studio album by Chicago blues musician Magic Sam.Released by Delmark Records in 1968, it is often cited as one of the key modern electric blues albums. The album includes a re-recording of Magic Sam's first Cobra Records single, "All Your Love" (1957), and an updated "Sweet Home Chicago", which became a popular blues anthem.
27 de feb. de 2001 · The Essential Magic Sam: The Cobra and Chief Recordings 1957-1961 by Magic Sam released in 2001. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards a...
Magic Sam. Celebrated guitarist whose tough, cutting style helped define the sound of Chicago blues. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 1960s. Born. February 14, 1937 in Grenada, MS. Died.
30 de nov. de 2016 · 9. When it came to “Magic” in Chicago, Sam wasn’t the only one to bear that name. Fellow Grenada, Mississippian, and childhood friend, Morris Holt, first tried out his chops in Chicago in the mid 1950s. Originally a piano player, he switched to guitar after losing a finger in a cotton gin accident. When he arrived in Chi-town, Sam dubbed ...
Magic Sam was a pioneering guitar virtuoso on the club scene on the West-side of Chicago in the late 50s, where a new generation of Blues guitarists like Freddie King, Otis Rush, Luther Allison and Buddy Guy were tearing up the rule book. Sharp-edged guitar phrasing, honking saxes and hysterical vocals were the hallmark of this sea-change in Chicago Blues and Sam’s emotional intensity marked ...
Magic Sam, unlike most of his blues contemporaries, was born and raised in a community where fiddle music, hoedowns and square dances held sway over the blues among the African American population. Roy Moses, a renowned black fiddler in Grenada County, was not only the leading caller of steps at such dances, but also a mentor and inspiration to younger local musicians.
2 de oct. de 2023 · Magic Sam’s rendition of “Sweet Little Angel” is a masterclass in blues guitar. Originally written and recorded by Lucille Bogan in the 1930s, Magic Sam’s interpretation gave this song new life. His expressive guitar licks and heartfelt vocals elevate the song to new heights, making it a cherished gem in his discography.
