Recording
Folk Singer is what is called an "unplugged" recording and differs from his earlier albums, which featured an electric blues sound. The album was given its name Folk Singer by Chess Records because it was recorded during the time when folk was very popular. In order to appeal to fans of folk music, Chess thus decided to record a more acoustic album with two acoustic guitarists. Buddy Guy was hired as the second guitarist, other guitarists played on bonus tracks. Guy played on all original songs, except the last song "Feel Like Going Home", together with Waters.
The recording took place at the Tel Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois on September 1963, and was produced by Willie Dixon. The original vinyl release includes nine songs, most of which are performed at a slower tempo, with the exception of the uptempo "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl". During recording, Waters emphasized his singing with hums and sighs.
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