Waters - Got My Mojo Working | Muddy

: The performance featured a powerhouse lineup including James Cotton on harmonica, Otis Spann on piano, and Pat Hare on guitar.

: The Blues Foundation recognized it as a "Classic of Blues Recording" in 1984. 4. Lyric and Theme

: It was ranked #202 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time . Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working

: This high-energy, two-part performance is often credited with introducing Chicago Blues to a wider, predominantly white audience, helping to bridge the gap between blues and the emerging rock and roll scene. 3. Cultural Significance and Legacy

Contrary to popular belief, Muddy Waters did not write "Got My Mojo Working." It was written in 1956 by . The song was first recorded by the R&B singer Ann Cole in 1956. Muddy Waters heard her performing it while they were on tour together and decided to record his own version, which was released on Chess Records in 1957. 2. The Newport Performance (1960) : The performance featured a powerhouse lineup including

While the 1957 studio version was a hit, the definitive rendition of the song was recorded live at the on July 3, 1960.

: The 1957 Chess single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Lyric and Theme : It was ranked #202

The "mojo" referenced in the song refers to a —an amulet or charm used in Hoodoo (folk magic) to bring good luck or influence a lover. The lyrics describe the singer's frustration that, despite traveling to Louisiana to obtain a powerful mojo, it still "just won't work" on the person they desire. Key Recordings to Listen To Album/Source Studio Single Chess Records (Chess 1652) Live Performance At Newport 1960 Television Live CBC Performance Got My Mojo Working - Википедия