The blues legend's 1998 album for Vanguard finds him playing in a variety of styles, from straight-ahead blues to more contemporary-sounding tracks.
- The album was produced by Buddy Guy and Eric Paul. It features guest appearances from several musicians, including guitarists Jimmie Vaughan and Eric Clapton. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 1999.
- The album was recorded at Chicago's Chess Studios, where Guy had recorded many of his earlier albums. It was his first studio album in three years and his first for the Vanguard label. The album was well-received by critics, who praised Guy's guitar playing and the album's varied production.
- Buddy Guy has won eight Grammy Awards, including this one. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. This album was his first to chart on the Billboard 200, reaching number 180.
Buddy Guy is a blues guitarist from Louisiana who is known for his raw, unvarnished performances. He was a key figure in the Chicago blues scene of the 1960s and 70s.
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