"Old Friends" showcases Sunnyland Slim's distinctive Chicago blues piano and vocals, recorded for Earwig Music's early catalog. The album features a lineup of notable blues musicians.
- The album was recorded on April 10, 1981, at Streeterville Studios in Chicago.
- The release features guitarists Hubert Sumlin and Lonnie Brooks, bassist Bob Stroger, and drummer Odie Payne.
- AllMusic notes that the album was produced by Carl Coffman and the artist himself.
Sunnyland Slim was a Chicago blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. "Old Friends" was released late in his career, during a period of resurgence for independent blues labels.
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