Rockin' Wild in Chicago


Rockin' Wild in Chicago is a live album by the American blues musician Magic Sam, compiling tracks recorded in Chicago between 1963 and 1968, that was released by the Delmark label in 2021.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Alex Henderson stated "the sound quality ranges from barely decent to genuinely bad. But the performances themselves are generally excellent. Magic Sam was among the most exciting Chicago bluesmen of the '60s, and the singer/guitarist is downright explosive... because the sound is as disappointing as it is, Rockin' Wild in Chicago isn't recommended to casual listeners... strictly for the late bluesman's more devoted fans, who will probably want a copy despite the inferior sound." The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings said "this is a testing experience for even the most hardcore enthusiast... Sam is as forceful and energetic as ever... but his vocals are frequently close to inaudible... A set for extreme collectors and obsessives".

Track listing

  1. "Tremble" − 3:36
  2. "Call Me When You Need Me" − 3:18
  3. "How Long Can This Go On" − 3:37
  4. "Every Night and Every Day" − 4:35
  5. "Why Are You So Mean to Me" − 2:27
  6. "Dirty Work Going On" − 4:21
  7. "Further On Up the Road" − 2:46
  8. "It's All Your Fault Baby" − 4:30
  9. "Looking Good" − 4:53
  10. "Keep On Loving Me Baby" − 5:11
  11. "I Found Me a New Love" − 4:04
  12. "Got My Mojo Working" − 4:04
  13. "I Don't Want No Woman" − 3:01
  14. "Just a Little Bit" − 4:24
  15. "Tore Down" − 3:54
  16. "Rockin' Wild" − 4:13

Personnel