Got My Mojo Working
Muddy Waters
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Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you I wanna love you so bad till I don't know what to do Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you I'm going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand I'm going down to Louisiana to get me a mojo hand I'm gonna have all you women right here at my command Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you I got a gypsy woman giving me advice I got a gypsy woman giving me advice She got some red hot tips I'm keepin' them on ice. Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working Got my mojo working, but it just won't work on you
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Got My Mojo Working" is a blues song written by Preston Foster in the 1950s. It was later popularized by American blues musician Muddy Waters with his recorded version in 1957.
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Inspiration SourceThe song's inspiration comes from the African American folklore about the 'mojo', a charm bag used in voodoo magical rituals.
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Popular RecognitionMuddy Waters' rendition of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Reference in Pop CultureThe song has been referenced in various films and books, reflecting its influence on pop culture. Notably, it was included in the soundtrack for the 1990 movie "Goodfellas".
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Rendition by Other ArtistsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in different genres all over the world, including The Zombies, Elvis Presley, Eric Clapton, and Buddy Guy, showcasing its wide-ranging appeal.
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Album InformationWaters' version of the song was included in his album named "The Real Folk Blues", which was released in 1966.
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Chart PerformanceThough the song never charted in its time, it has seen enduring popularity and is widely considered one of Waters' signature songs and a blues standard.
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Song StyleThe composition displays Muddy Waters' classic Chicago blues style, showcasing his slide guitar techniques and strong vocal delivery.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 1984, the Blues Foundation honored the song with a Blues Music Award in the 'Classics of Blues Literature' category.
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Live PerformanceOne of the most famous live performances of "Got My Mojo Working" took place at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1960. This performance was later immortalized in the documentary "Muddy Waters: Live At Newport 1960".
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