Maybe the best version of “Mannish Boy” I’ve ever heard

A couple of weeks ago, fellow NOLA blogger Adrastos posted this version of “Mannish Boy”:vocals by the one and only Muddy Waters; accompaniment by the one and only The Band, who prove that, with proper training, white boys can indeed play the blues. What I like about this version is the pace—just a tad slower than you expect. The result: every note is a payoff. But don’t take my word for it; give it a listen.

Comments

[Jim Bates]

That is from the Last Waltz. If you don't have it, buy it now. Anything with the Band is good...

[ike]

C'mon Ray, dont tell me youve never watched "The Last Waltz?"

[Ray Ward]

Ike: I didn't hear of "The Last Waltz" a couple of weeks ago via Adrastos, at this post:
http://adrastos.blog-city.com/further_on_up_the_road.htm

But better late than never—as long as you hear the music before you die, it's okay.

And Jim: From what I've seen of "The Last Waltz," I must agree.