2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Buddy Guy’s influential second album, A Man and the Blues. Guy’s legendary electric guitar licks and passionate vocals are on display in this recording, with a tight backing band that includes the great Otis Spann on piano and a snappy sax trio. Featuring a handful of original tracks, a surprising and highly original rendition of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”, plus classics like “Money (That’s What I Want)”, this album bridges Chicago blues with R&B. Remastered from the original analog tapes by Capitol Mastering’s Ron McMaster, this special anniversary edition of the album is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and housed in an old-school-style, tip-on jacket.