Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy (1955) "Mannish Boy," recorded in 1955 by Muddy Waters, is a seminal blues anthem that encapsulates Waters's deep, powerful voice and mastery of electric blues guitar. As a response to Bo Diddley's "I'm a Man," the song serves as a bold declaration of Waters's maturity and influence within the blues genre. Its memorable lyrics and one-chord vamp highlight the simplicity and emotional depth of blues music, making it an iconic track in Waters's repertoire. The original r

Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters) I’m a man. I spell “M”, “A”, child, “N”, that represent man. No “B”, “O”, child, “Y”, that mean mannish boy. I’m a man. Hohner Marine Band Deluxe harmonica in D. Harmonica microphone Shure Green Bullet 520D with CM element connected to digital recording studio BOSS BR-1200CD. Vocals microphone Shure Super 55 connected to BOSS BR-1200CD. Drums backing track created in BOSS BR-1200CD. | Håkan Ehn