Got My Mojo Working

Muddy Waters

About Got My Mojo Working

"Got My Mojo Working" is a blues song written by Preston "Red" Foster and first recorded by Ann Cole in 1956. Muddy Waters popularized it in 1957 and the song was a feature of his performances throughout his career. A mojo is an amulet or talisman associated with hoodoo, an early African-American folk-magic belief system. Rolling Stone magazine included Waters' rendition of the song on its list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 359. In 1999, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences gave it a Grammy Hall of Fame Award and it is identified on the list of "Songs of the Century".  


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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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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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Written by: PRESTON FOSTER

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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.
Inspiration Source
The song's inspiration comes from the African American folklore about the 'mojo', a charm bag used in voodoo magical rituals.
Popular Recognition
Muddy Waters' rendition of the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Reference in Pop Culture
The 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".
Rendition by Other Artists
The 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.
Album Information
Waters' version of the song was included in his album named "The Real Folk Blues", which was released in 1966.
Chart Performance
Though 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.
Song Style
The composition displays Muddy Waters' classic Chicago blues style, showcasing his slide guitar techniques and strong vocal delivery.
Awards and Recognition
In 1984, the Blues Foundation honored the song with a Blues Music Award in the 'Classics of Blues Literature' category.
Live Performance
One 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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