Browsing: West Side Soul

Perhaps he might have marveled at how popular he has become since his death. One thing is certain though; he was an innovator who blazed a path for others to follow, and his work has more than stood the test of time.

Otis Clay was an accomplished singer, performer, and a giving human being. He will be deeply missed by his fellow performers, his fans, and his neighbors.

On this day, Magic Sam passed away, but not without leaving one of the most powerful musical legacies from Chicago.

Delmark Records’ recent reissue of Magic Sam’s “West Side Soul” is a great new remastering of a classic album that has been widely regarded as one of the best blues albums of all time.