Live: The Real Deal
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| Live: The Real Deal | ||||
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| Released | 1996 | |||
| Venue | Buddy Guy's Legends, Irving Plaza | |||
| Genre | Blues | |||
| Label | Silvertone | |||
| Producer | Buddy Guy, Eddie Kramer | |||
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Live: The Real Deal is a live album by the American musician Buddy Guy, released in 1996.[1][2] It peaked at No. 4 on the UK's Jazz & Blues Albums Chart.[3] The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Contemporary Blues Album".[4]
The album was produced by Guy and Eddie Kramer.[5] It was recorded over four shows at Buddy Guy's Legends and Irving Plaza.[6][7] Guy was backed by G. E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band, including the horn section.[8][9] Johnnie Johnson played piano on the album.[10] Guy regretted that the band had not rehearsed more.[11]
