The Real Folk Blues

by Howlin' Wolf

The Real Folk Blues cover art

Assembled by Chess Records to capitalize on the burgeoning 1960s folk and blues revival, this release compiles some of Howlin' Wolf's most ferociously electric recordings from the previous decade. The collection heavily features the towering, abrasive vocals of Chester Burnett colliding with Hubert Sumlin's razor-sharp guitar lines, many penned by Willie Dixon. It served as a massive, direct inspiration for the British rhythm and blues invasion.

Genres

  • Chicago Blues

Tracklist

  1. Killing Floor
  2. Louise
  3. Poor Boy
  4. Sittin' On Top Of The World
  5. Nature
  6. My Country Sugar Mama
  7. Tail Dragger
  8. Three Hundred Pounds Of Joy
  9. Natchez Burnin'
  10. Built For Comfort
  11. Ooh Baby, Hold Me
  12. Tell Me What I've Done