http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2420&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.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, 11 Dec 2009 06:12:14 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2420&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.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://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.939078&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss Chicago Blues Sun, 1 Jan 1967 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 939078 tra.939078 Magic Sam art.2420 0.99 West Side Soul alb.305124 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/6/0/7/1187063_170x170.jpg 2004-10-20 00:00:00.0 1967-01-01 00:00:00.0 true All Of Your Love tra.939078 232000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.939078&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.939078&variant=data&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3044541&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss Chicago Blues Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 3044541 tra.3044541 Magic Sam art.2420 0.99 Rockin' Wild In Chicago alb.126029 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/0/5/9/739506_170x170.jpg 2002-01-01 00:00:00.0 2002-10-22 00:00:00.0 true Looking Good tra.3044541 295000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3044541&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.3044541&variant=data&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16838774&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss Chicago Blues Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 16838774 tra.16838774 Magic Sam art.2420 0.99 Blues Classics: Sweet Home Chicago alb.16830243 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/9/5/8/1128597_170x170.jpg 2006-06-25 00:00:00.0 2006-06-25 00:00:00.0 true All Your Love tra.16838774 182000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16838774&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.16838774&variant=data&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.29361671&rws=%2Fmagic-sam%2Ftop-tracks.rss Chicago Blues Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:50:43 -0700 Top Tracks by Magic Sam on Rhapsody Online 29361671 tra.29361671 Magic Sam art.2420 0.99 Born In Mississippi - 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