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1. GOING DOWN TO MAIN STREET
2. SHAPE I'M IN
3. MEAN OLD CHICAGO
4. WHO
5. LONELY MAN BLUES
6. BABY CAN'T BE FOUND
7. HARD WORKING MAN
8. FOR YOU MY LOVE
9. NO CONSOLATION
10. JUST BEFORE DAWN |
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| Description: | Bob Margolin gives THANKS to celebrate 50 years since he joined Muddy Waters Band. He plays the same Gibson archtop electric guitar that he played next to Muddy and The Band in The Last Waltz on every song here. He recorded one song by Muddy from 1952 and one that he and Muddy wrote together in 1977. He sings The Shape I??m In by The Band as a Blues with 4-part harmony. He interprets Willie Dixon??s Who, first done by Little Walter but later performed with Bob by R&B legend Nappy Brown. He covered Hard Working Man by his friend Jimmy Rogers, a Chicago Blues legend who played guitar with Muddy 25 years before Bob did. He rearranged Paul Gayten??s For You My Love, which Bob used to play with piano legend Pinetop Perkins when they played together with Muddy until Pinetop passed at 97 in 2011. And he played four of his own songs, rearranging them to be played on that Gibson archtop now. Old songs, old guitar, new fire. Bob created every sound on the album except for the joyous bark of Levon Margolin, Bob??s Border Collie, during the guitar solo in ??No Consolation.? He tracked, mixed, mastered and produced the album. It is a very personal labor of love and a five decade journey. Bob??s time in Muddy??s band ended in 1980 and Muddy passed in 1983. Muddy??s unique spirit and voice are gone, but he deliberately placed Bob on the bandstand where he could follow, watch and learn. Particularly on slide guitar, Bob can evoke Muddy. Six months after he left Muddy??s band, he opened a show for Muddy. After, Muddy put his hands on Bob??s shoulders and said, ??You??re keeping the Old School alive.? - "Thanks" is a CD release by renowned blues guitarist and singer Bob Margolin, issued by the independent label Vizztone. Rooted firmly in traditional electric blues, this album captures Margolin's warm guitar tone, expressive slide work and storytelling vocals, evoking the classic Chicago blues sound while remaining fresh and personal. The songs move between slow, deeply emotional blues, mid-tempo shuffles and driving, groove-oriented tracks, with plenty of room for soulful solos and dynamic interplay. Lyrically, "Thanks" reflects gratitude, life experience and the everyday stories that shape the blues, delivered with the authenticity of a musician who has spent decades on the road and in the studio. The production focuses on natural, organic sound: you can clearly hear the guitars, the tight rhythm section and Margolin's seasoned voice, giving the CD an intimate, live-in-the-room character that blues fans will appreciate. It is a release aimed at listeners who value real instruments, strong songs and a direct emotional connection rather than studio gloss.
Bob Margolin is best known as a longtime guitarist in Muddy Waters' band during the 1970s, a role that made him part of blues history and brought him onto some of the world's major stages and into legendary recording sessions. Over the years he has built a respected solo career, earning recognition in the blues community for his raw yet tasteful playing, songwriting and deep understanding of the tradition. He has been honored multiple times at blues awards and is a regular presence at international festivals and clubs, where he is celebrated for keeping the classic electric blues sound alive while adding his own voice and experience. His work is often cited by fans and critics as a bridge between the original Chicago masters and today's blues scene.
Vizztone is a specialized blues and roots music label dedicated to artists who carry on and renew these traditions. The company is known for close, artist-friendly collaborations and for giving musicians the freedom to record honest, personal albums without commercial compromise. Their catalog covers a wide spectrum from classic electric blues to roots-rock and acoustic projects, always with high production values and a deep respect for the genre's history. With releases like "Thanks," Vizztone underlines its reputation as a home for authentic, high-quality blues that speaks to both dedicated genre enthusiasts and curious newcomers. |
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