The Muddy Waters Anthology by Muddy Waters (#483)

In Episode 18 of Backwards Beats, Dan, Carl, and the podcast's first-ever guest, Lee McAdams from @squatchsounds, dive deep into the iconic blues legacy of Muddy Waters through the expansive 50-track compilation The Anthology (1947–1972). With decades of music to explore, they abandon the usual track-by-track format for a broader, decade-spanning approach, picking personal favorites and discussing Muddy’s profound influence on rock, blues, and guitar-driven music. Along the way, they blend heartfelt appreciation with irreverent humor, touching on everything from harmonica roots to slide guitar legends. Music Referenced I Just Wanna Make Love To You by Foghat Rolling Stones Muddy Waters Primus Robert Johnson Charlie Patton Son Sims Son House Blind lemon Jefferson Blind Blake Big Jo Williams Catfish Blues by Jimmy Hendrix Voodoo Child by Jimmy Hendrix Rollin' and Tumblin' by Eric Clapton rollin' and Tumblin' by Canned Heat rollin' and Tumblin' by Bob Dylan Allman Brothers Humble Pie Supertramp Hoochie Coochie man by Fear You Shook Me by Led Zeppelin Chuck D Public Enemy Keith Richards Stevie Ray Vaughn Corey Wong BB King Derek Trucks Joe Bonamassa Steely Dan Eddie Cleanhead Vinson Marcus King Marcus Miller Chris Stapleton Cosmic Factory McAdams Brothers Albert King Buddy Guy Freddie King Howlin Wolf Beefheart Primus Rollin' and Tumblin' by Jeff Beck You Shook Me by Jeff Beck Jelly Roll I'm a man by Bo Diddley I'm a modern man by Cheech and Chong Tyrone Shoelaces Blue Guitar by Earl Hooker You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC Cypress Hill Jump Around by House of Pain Bone Thugs N Harmony Bruno Mars Herbie Hancock Fugees