Trouble No More

Muddy Waters

About Trouble No More

"Trouble No More" is an upbeat blues song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1955. It is a variation on "Someday Baby Blues," recorded by Sleepy John Estes in 1935. The song was a hit in 1956, reaching number seven in the Billboard R&B chart. The Allman Brothers Band further popularized the song with recordings in the late 1960s and 1970s.


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1974
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Muddy Waters

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician, generally considered the "father of modern Chicago blues". He was a major inspiration for the British blues explosion in the 1960s, and was ranked No. 17 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. more »

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10 facts about this song

Original composition
"Trouble No More" is an unmistakable blues song originally written and performed by Muddy Waters, who was known as the "father of modern Chicago blues."
Release year
Muddy Waters first released "Trouble No More" as a single in 1955.
Popular versions
Among many performers who covered this song, The Allman Brothers Band's version is one of the most popular ones and is hailed as a Southern Rock classic.
Inclusion in debut album
The Allman Brothers Band included their rendition of "Trouble No More" in their debut studio album "The Allman Brothers Band," released in 1969.
Last performance
The Allman Brothers Band performed "Trouble No More" during their final concert at the Beacon Theater in New York City on October 28, 2014.
Lyrics theme
This song is a resonant blues ballad that talks about love, broken-heartedness, and the betrayals of a loved one, accurately depicting the true essence of the blues genre.
Commemorative tribute
In 2020, The Allman Brothers Band's site celebrated the 50th anniversary of their debut album, including "Trouble No More", by releasing a massive box set of their discography called "Trouble No More: 50th Anniversary Collection."
Inclusion in Muddy Waters' compilation
"Trouble No More" also features in Muddy Waters' compilation album "The Real Folk Blues/More Real Folk Blues," released in 2002.
Muddy Waters' influence
Muddy Waters' original version of "Trouble No More" hugely influenced many rock and blues musicians, not only The Allman Brothers Band but also artists like Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones.
Live versions
The Allman Brothers Band often included a jammed version of "Trouble No More" in their live performances, demonstrating the group's masterful improvisation skills.

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