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.
Hosts Jim and Greg celebrate blues legend Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday. They begin by outlining his unconventional career, including his star turn in 2025’s Sinners. He’s known for his violent, high-energy style. This style wasn’t appreciated by his former label Chess Records, but was adored and emulated by British blues fans like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Andy Summers. Then they revisit their 2007 interview and Buddy also performs a rare acoustic set. Finally, the hosts share some of their favorite tracks from Guy’s career and trace his influence on younger musicians.
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 You Baby," Let Me Love You Baby (Single), Chess, 1961
Buddy Guy, "Stone Crazy," Stone Crazy (Single), Chess, 1961
Little Brother Montgomery, "The First Time I Met the Blues," The First Time I Met The Blues, Blues Interactions, 1998
Buddy Guy, "Born To Play Guitar," Born to Play Guitar, RCA, 2015
My Bloody Valentine, "Only Shallow," Loveless, Creation, 1991
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