Buddy Guy with "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues"

Experience the explosive energy and showmanship of the "King of Chicago Blues," Buddy Guy, as he tears through his signature anthem, "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues."

This performance was recorded on July 14, 2002, during the North Sea Jazz Festival at the Statenhal in The Hague, Netherlands. Caught in the midst of a massive career resurgence, Buddy delivers a high-octane set that demonstrates exactly why he was a primary influence on legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

🎸 The Story Behind the Song
"Damn Right, I've Got the Blues" is the title track of Buddy Guy's landmark 1991 comeback album.

A Career Rebirth: After years without a major domestic record deal, this song catapulted Buddy back into the global spotlight, winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

The Anthem of Modern Blues: The track served as a bold declaration that the blues was not a museum piece but a living, aggressive force. Its minor-key urgency and defiant lyrics became Buddy’s calling card for the next three decades.

The North Sea Tradition: Buddy Guy has been a frequent and beloved guest at the North Sea Jazz Festival, returning for his "Damn Right Farewell" tour in 2023 to celebrate over 50 years of professional performance.

✨ Musical Highlights
Stinging Stratocaster Tone: Buddy is famous for his aggressive, "in-your-face" playing style. Watch for his trademark wide finger vibrato and the way he "snaps" the strings against the fretboard of his Fender Stratocaster to create that sharp, percussive bite.

Dynamic Mastery: A hallmark of this performance is the extreme shift in volume. Buddy often drops the band down to a mere whisper—sometimes playing his guitar unplugged or speaking to the crowd—before exploding into a thunderous, overdriven climax.

The 2002 Lineup: On this night in The Hague, Buddy was backed by a powerhouse band including Ric Hall on guitar and the late, great Marty Sammon on keyboards, whose boogie-woogie style provided the perfect foil for Buddy’s erratic, brilliant leads.

🏛️ Legacy of a Legend
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors, Buddy Guy is the last great bridge to the golden era of Chicago Blues. This 2002 performance captures the essence of a man who Eric Clapton once described as "the best guitar player alive." From his polka-dot guitar to his soulful, shouting vocals, this rendition of "Damn Right" is a testament to the grit and power of a true musical pioneer.

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