Living Proof [Digipak] by Buddy Guy (CD, Oct-2010, Sony Music Entertainment)

I have been a Buddy Guy fan for many years... my first inspiration was the "I Was Walking Through the Woods" LP back in the '70s. His sharp, frenetic, angular attack grabbed me by the throat, shook me, and I was hooked for life... I've since, joyfully followed his career over the years. While his "Damn Right I got the Blues!" album grabbed him a Grammy... "Living Proof", in my opinion, kicks things up an even bigger notch from that point, and has been touted by others as his best album in years and possibly of the decade.

I just played the CD for a friend of mine and his first remark was "This guy is HOW old !? Nobody his age plays like this !" It's true people: Buddy Guy is a living legend and has outdone himself once again... Not only is his guitar onslaught as manic and spine-chilling as ever... but the entire set is both balanced and enriched by classic tracks like the Gospel inspired "Stay Around a Little Longer" (a deeply soulful duet with B.B. King) and "This is Where The Blues Begins" (with Carlos Santana).

I'm a total skeptic when it comes to rave reviews: both in movies, music, books, etc. And in this case, without sounding too corny; this album is truly "Living Proof" that Buddy Guy is at the top of his game... and as the lyrics of the aforementioned 'Stay Around a Little Longer' state " We've come a long way... but we're a long way from done..." Amen, brother.

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I have always been a blues fan. Buddy guy personifies the blues like very few others alive today. He has also had one of the largest impacts on rock music of anyone. He inspired jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. This album finds a 74 year old Buddy in great voice and amazing form on guitar. It begins with a nice melodic song "74 years young." that sums up buddy's style very well, just when you think it's a nice laid back blues song he switches gears and punches you in the mouth with a blisteringly chaotic solo. One of my favorite songs on the disc is "stay around a little longer." a touching, heartfelt duet with BB King that finds them trading soulful licks and a lyric that fits them both like a glove at this point in their lives. If you have never heard Buddy you will love this album, if you are a fan you'll love it. It's his best work since "damn right I got the blues." and one of the best albums of 2010.

Buddy Guy is one of the Best Blues players ever. Just go to one of his shows and you will be a true Blues fan for life. This CD is the best yet. I've just played it 5 times straight. He is truly Livin Proof. Every song is great.

I JUST SAW BUDDY A FEW WEEKS AGO LIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME....WOW---CAN HE REALLY PLAY!!!....THE BEST TRACK IS WITH BB KING.....BB AND BUDDY ARE GREAT!!! TRY TO SEE THEIR MUSIC VIDEO...I HOPE IT REALLY GOES MAIN STREAM!!!...NICE BLUES ALBUM.....TRY TO SEE BUDDY LIVE AND BUY THE CD.....VERY NICE INDEED!!!

This CD is absolutely awesome. Buddy Guy is at his best. No wonder he won a Grammy for this effort. Highly recommended.