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"I Don't Like Cool Stuff": The Bakers Dozen Of Billy Childish
Phil Hebblethwaite , April 21st, 2014 04:24

Easter Monday is Billy Holiday! Wild Billy Childish of the Medway Towns tells Phil Hebblethwaite about his 13 favourite records; or tells him about 13 records at least...

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Muddy Waters - 'I Can't Be Satisfied'

Muddy Waters is one of the best of all time. He wrote the most beautiful songs. 'I Can't Be Satisfied' has great lyrics, great playing and huge sensitivity. I think Muddy Waters embodies that American Indian aspect that no one ever mentions – it's an unrecognised element of blues music. I hear blues music and I hear American Indian chanting. Muddy Waters does that, especially on 'I Can't Be Satisfied'.