"Got My Mojo Workin'" was made famous by the great Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters, but it was first recorded by Ann Cole in 1956 (and written by Preston "Red" Foster). Muddy Waters heard the song when Ann Cole opened for him on tour the following year.
Here is the original Ann Cole recording:
Here is Muddy Waters in 1966, featuring James Cotton:
Etta James:
UPDATE: I've added this video of the legendary Willie Dixon, who was also a producer on many of the Chess classics; watch for his bass solo beginning at 2:33:
Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, and Junior Wells in 1974:
Kitty Daisy and Lewis:
Muddy Waters at Newport in 1960:
The Fifth Dimension, with Tom Jones (1969):
There are dozens of covers of this song, but that ought to do it for now.
Absolutely excellent selections, Steve. Thank you for taking the time to post them.
Posted by: Alexander Tsesis | January 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM
I love the breakneck speed of the Muddy Waters version, but for a very different feel, check out this version by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAs7_oYPxSQ
Posted by: Jiim Gardner | January 15, 2018 at 10:41 AM