Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working Apr 2026

: The 1957 Chess single was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

The song remains a cornerstone of the blues genre and has received numerous accolades: Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working

: The Blues Foundation recognized it as a "Classic of Blues Recording" in 1984. 4. Lyric and Theme : The 1957 Chess single was inducted into

The "mojo" referenced in the song refers to a —an amulet or charm used in Hoodoo (folk magic) to bring good luck or influence a lover. The lyrics describe the singer's frustration that, despite traveling to Louisiana to obtain a powerful mojo, it still "just won't work" on the person they desire. Key Recordings to Listen To Album/Source Studio Single Chess Records (Chess 1652) Live Performance At Newport 1960 Television Live CBC Performance Got My Mojo Working - Википедия Lyric and Theme The "mojo" referenced in the