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Worried that the folk-music fad was luring listeners away from the blues, Chess Records directed Waters to record with acoustic instruments. These sessions -- by Waters, Willie Dixon and a young Buddy Guy -- went astonishingly well, and this pioneering "unplugged" set is beloved by blues and folk fans alike.
Total album sales: Under 500,000
Peak chart position: N/A