Steve Paul of Blue Sky Records, appeared as a saviour to both Johnny Winter and blues giant Muddy Waters, at a time when both musicians were facing hard times.
The result of his investment soon paid off, with the Hard Again tour combining the respected powerhouse of Waters and Winter joined by James Cotton, culminating in a further four albums being produced. Although this particular collaboration was short-lived, it has provided blues fans a rare opportunity to indulge in the work of two hugely important musical figures whose respect for each other is evidently unflinching.
Two live albums, Muddy Mississippi Waters Live and the more recent Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down have allowed a glimpse of the concerts from 1977-1978.
Keyhole proudly presents the entire King Biscuit Flower Hour broadcast of Waters, Winter and Cotton, live from New York's Palladium on March 4th 1977 fully remastered with in-depth liners and rare photos.
- Muddy Waters - Vocals, Guitar
- Johnny Winter - Vocals, Guitar
- James Cotton - Vocals, Harmonica
- Bob Margolin - Guitar
- Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins - Vocals, Piano
- Charles Calmese - Bass
- Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Drums
- Guest: Edgar Winter - Piano, Vocals
Disc One - Set One
1. Hideaway
2. I'm Ready
3. Love With A Feeling
4. Mama Talk To Your Daughter
5. Rocket 88
6. How Long Can A Fool Go Wrong
7. Walking By Myself
8. Instrumental
9. Anna Lee / Band Introductions
Disc Two - Set Two
1. Muddy Waters Intro
2. Kansas City
3. Caldonia
4. Hoochie Coochie Man
5. Howlin' Wolf
6. Walking Through The Park
7. The Blues Had A Baby And They Named It Rock 'N' Roll
8. Mannish Boy
9. Got My Mojo Working
10. Black Cat Bone / Dust My Broom
11. Dealin' With The Devil
