- Buy a CD or a vinyl record, get a $1 Amazon MP3 Credit. Limit one promotional credit per customer. Here's how (restrictions apply)
- Includes FREE MP3 version of this album Here's how (restrictions apply)
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Offers and Product Promotions
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
Track Listings
| 1. T-Bone Shuffle (featuring Sonny Landreth) |
| 2. Further On Up The Road (featuring Jimmy Vivino) |
| 3. Done Somebody Wrong (featuring Warren Haynes) |
| 4. Got My Mojo Workin' |
| 5. Last Night (featuring John Popper) |
| 6. Maybellene (featuring Vince Gill) |
| 7. Bright Lights, Big City (featuring Susan Tedeschi) |
| 8. Honky Tonk (featuring Edgar Winter on sax) |
| 9. Dust My Broom (featuring Derek Trucks) |
| 10. Short Fat Fannie (featuring Paul Nelson) |
| 11. Come Back Baby (featuring John Medeski) |
Editorial Reviews
Legendary Johnny Winter releases his latest studio album entitled
'Roots'. This album returns Johnny to his roots by paying homage to
the blues heroes whose pioneering music influenced Winter's own iconic
signature sound and style. A host of special guests join Winter in
trading licks in honoring Winter's idols. Including Sonny Landreth,
Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, John Popper, Jimmy Vivino, Derek Trucks,
Susan Tedeschi, John Medeski and Johnny's brother Edgar Winter and
among others. Produced by Paul Nelson "Root's" represents a veritable
history of the Blues through it's modern day interpretations of songs
by the genre's most famed elder statesmen performed by some of today's largest musical talents.
'Roots'. This album returns Johnny to his roots by paying homage to
the blues heroes whose pioneering music influenced Winter's own iconic
signature sound and style. A host of special guests join Winter in
trading licks in honoring Winter's idols. Including Sonny Landreth,
Vince Gill, Warren Haynes, John Popper, Jimmy Vivino, Derek Trucks,
Susan Tedeschi, John Medeski and Johnny's brother Edgar Winter and
among others. Produced by Paul Nelson "Root's" represents a veritable
history of the Blues through it's modern day interpretations of songs
by the genre's most famed elder statesmen performed by some of today's largest musical talents.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Dave Smith
Format:Audio CD
I downloaded this album yesterday and was really pleasantly surprised. Being a huge Johnny Winter fan for 25 years or more I have enjoyed but have been disappointed with his last two albums. This album however is no disappointment. Although it lacks his fiery guitar runs of 20 years ago his great vocal growl is back and he sounds like he is having a great time. His guitar playing is still very good and really has that blues feel to it. Although these songs have been done so many times by other artists, Johnny puts his brand on these and make them his own. The guests appearing on this album are of high musical calibre. Johnny let's his guests express themselves throughout and the result is excellent. If you are a Johnny fan, this is a must have.
42 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
It was a truly pleasant surprise to get this disc today. It is refreshing to hear Johnny playing and singing like he's having a great time, and that comes across on each and ever song. For too long I have been disappointed with JW's output and especially his live shows. I was starting to get that sinking feeling that he was through. The songs have been done before so many times, but this disc actually makes them sound fresh. There are so many great players on this disc. Johnny sounds in great voice and playing. It's stinks that there are no liner notes because this CD should have had them. I think Johnny will ge up for an award in 2012. Lets hope so.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Release - Johnny's voice has never sounded better ( guitar playing , too ) !!!
September 27, 2011
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A wonderful surprise - Johnny Winter & guests have created an album of classics , with heart & soul. I've never heard Johnny sing better ! It's nice to hear an album with guest artists that haven't been homogenized by T-Bone Burnett ! Thank God he's nowhere to be found !! What you get is a a fun, soulful production by Paul Nelson, one of Johnny's longtime cohorts in the Blues . He brings out the best in everyone !!! Buy this cd, you'll be tapping your feet, and singing in no time .
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny's new album
Been waiting a long time for a new album from guitar great Johnny Winter. Roots was worth the wait!! Roots has a great list of songs that Johnny grew up playing. Read more
Published 5 days ago by LARRY M STOKES
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
good to hear new Johnny winter with other artist, classic blues. Great mix of classic blues with various artist. Smooth!!
Published 19 days ago by richard r ruggiero
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blues Baby
Fabulous classic blues from legendary Johnny Winter with incredible guest jams. All of his work and the albums of each of his guests ... Fantastic!
Published 23 days ago by Michael Giannechini
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hard rocking tough blues from the old master Johnny Winter
This man still rocks, he moves a lot slower but still puts out a great rock album, with some heavy guitar licks, he's growin old, but just won't fade away!
Published 1 month ago by Warrenselby-jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still going strong
Johnny never ceases to amaze and please me. Thank God he's still with us and making great music, and I highly recommend this CD
Published 2 months ago by Malcolm J. Palm
4.0 out of 5 stars
love the blues
Really enjoyed this cd of Johnny's. Saw him live last year at the Memphis in May Beale st. Music Festival and he did not look so good. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John F. Fallin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Variety
Some great guests and always great guitar by Johnny. It is so nice to hear something new by this guitar master.
Published 3 months ago by Ron Northey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny Winter - Roots (Megaforce, 2011)
Johnny Winter's first studio release in seven years offers eleven Blues classics covered by such luminaries as Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Robert Johnson, Gatemouth... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dimitri
5.0 out of 5 stars
Johnny is the blues
Great song compilation along with great guests.
His guitar and voice are as good as ever. One of his best cd's to date.
His guitar and voice are as good as ever. One of his best cd's to date.
Published 3 months ago by Thomas Gingras
4.0 out of 5 stars
Roots a Very Good Album/CD
July 2012 I had the opportunity to once again see Johnny Winter in concert. This was my second time as I saw him back in the late 80s. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stephen T. Gibson
