This 1962 single captures Muddy Waters in a transitional period, bridging his raw electric blues sound with elements that would influence soul and funk. The track showcases his signature slide guitar and commanding vocal presence.
- "You Shook Me" was co-written by Willie Dixon and J.B. Lenoir.
- This recording was re-released on the 1997 compilation album 'Rollin' Stone: The Best of Muddy Waters'.
- The B-side to this single was "When the Eagle Flies".
Muddy Waters was a Chicago blues legend whose influential guitar work and raw vocals defined electric blues. In 1962, he was a seasoned artist already at Chess Records, continuing his exploration of electric blues.
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