About this episode

The episode celebrates Buddy Guy's 90th birthday with a re-airing of a past interview and favorite tracks.

To celebrate Buddy Guy's recent 90th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot re-air their 2007 with the blues legend. They'll also give an update on what he's been up to and share some of their favorite Buddy Guy tracks. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah   Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops   Featured Songs: Buddy Guy, "First Time I Met the Blues," First Time I Met the Blues (Single), Chess, 1960 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Buddy Guy, "What Kind of Woman Is This," Bring 'Em In, Jive and Silvertone, 2005 Buddy Guy, "Louise McGhee (Live on Sound Opinions)," Blues Singer, Silvertone, 2003 Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, "Sweet Home Chicago," Play the Blues, Atlantic, 1972 Junior Wells, "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl (Live on Sound Opinions)," Hoodoo Man Blues, Delmark, 1965 Buddy Guy, "Done Got Old (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sweat Tea, Jive and Silvertone, 2001 Buddy Guy, "Let Me Love…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim DeRogatis, Greg Kot

Guest: Buddy Guy

Topics covered

• Buddy Guy
• blues music
• birthday celebration
• music history
• interview

Keywords

• Buddy Guy
• blues
• music
• interview
• celebration
• tracks

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: First Time I Met the Blues, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Bring 'Em In, Blues Singer, Play the Blues, Hoodoo Man Blues, Sweat Tea, Let Me Love You Baby, Stone Crazy, The First Time I Met The Blues

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