In August 1973, “Chess” label released “Can’t Get No Grindin’”, the eight Muddy Waters album. It was recorded in March 1972, at “Ter-Mar Recording Studios” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Ralph Bass. In 1991, the album was inducted into the “Blues Hall of Fame” as a “Classic of Blues Recording”.

Personnel:

• Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield) – vocals, guitar
• James Cotton – harmonica
• Pinetop Perkins – piano, harpsichord
• Sam Lawhorn, Pee Wee Madison – guitar
• Calvin Jones – bass
• Willie Smith – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by McKinley Morganfield, except where noted.

1. Can’t Get No Grindin’ (What’s the Matter with the Meal)
2. Mother’s Bad Luck Child
3. Funky Butt
4. Sad Letter
5. Someday I’m Gonna Ketch You
6. Love Weapon
7. Garbage Man – Willie Hammond
8. After Hours – Avery Parrish
9. Whiskey Ain’t No Good
10. Muddy Waters’ Shuffle