http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2420&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rssHe may not have lived long enough to create a large catalog, but Magic Sam still stands as the defining voice of Chicago's West Side. His vocals were loud, smooth and powerful, whether he was bellowing with a deep roar or moaning for his woman's forgiveness. His guitar playing remains one of the most distinct, piercingly personal blues styles: bright and staccato, with no sustain or sting, a deep soul ringing through its fully trebled glory. He often threw in bursts of rhythm-twisting repeated notes and short, minimalist bends before sliding up the neck to the higher realms of the instrument. His album <i>West Side Soul</i> is a gritty, influential classic, excellent from start to finish, just like Sam's fiery licks and full-chested vocal wails. - Jessy TerryChicago Bluesen720Fri, 4 Dec 2009 00:21:31 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2420&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss He may not have lived long enough to create a large catalog, but Magic Sam still stands as the defining voice of Chicago's West Side. His vocals were loud, smooth and powerful, whether he was bellowing with a deep roar or moaning for his woman's forgiveness. His guitar playing remains one of the most distinct, piercingly personal blues styles: bright and staccato, with no sustain or sting, a deep soul ringing through its fully trebled glory. He often threw in bursts of rhythm-twisting repeated notes and short, minimalist bends before sliding up the neck to the higher realms of the instrument. His album <i>West Side Soul</i> is a gritty, influential classic, excellent from start to finish, just like Sam's fiery licks and full-chested vocal wails. - Jessy Terry http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30028340&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:06:28 -0800 Playlists Featuring Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 30028340 ply.30028340 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.30028340&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15853799&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:20:38 -0700 Playlists Featuring Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 15853799 ply.15853799 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15853799&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10388428&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:06:35 -0800 Playlists Featuring Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 10388428 ply.10388428 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10388428&variant=play&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Fplaylists.rss