In the Northern Hemisphere, January is typically the coldest month of the year — and it feels as if it'll never end. Perfect conditions for a blues lament. Hear songs from Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Blind Willie McTell and more.

5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill

5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill

5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill

5 Blues Songs That Feel Your Midwinter Chill

Muddy Waters, c. 1979.

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Cover art to Muddy Waters' Folk Singer LP.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, January is typically the coldest month of the year. If we can somehow drag ourselves through the month, things will begin to turn around and we'll be on the road to springtime. But January often feels as if it'll never end.

So as we slog through the cold rain and snow, awaiting January's demise, here are five blues songs to help get us through the winter.

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