Junior Wells - Blues Legend

Limited edition gold vinyl LP reissue!

A superb and thrilling collection of early singles from one of the all-time blues greats, pioneering vocalist and harmonica player Junior Wells!

Soul, gospel and even early rock — "Hoodoo Man," "Lovey Dovey Lovey One," "Messin' With The Kid" and more!

Packaged with full liner notes from critic/historian Dave Thompson, plus personnel listings!

Junior Wells created blues standards like "Messin With The Kid" and landmark albums such as "Hoodoo Man Blues," backed by Buddy Guy playing guitar through a Leslie amplifier cabinet.

Born in Memphis in 1934, Wells learned harmonica from Sonny Boy Williamson before moving to Chicago in 1948. It was there The harmonica master and songster helped create what would become Chicago's trademark music.

 

Side A

1. Cut That Out

2. Eagle Rock

3. Hodo Man (Hoodoo Man)

4. Junior's Wail

5. 'Bout the Break of Day (Early in the Morning)

6. Lawdy! Lawdy!

7. Tomorrow Night

8. So All Alone

Side B

1. Two Head Woman (Two Headed Woman)

2. Lovey Dovey Lovey One

3. I Could Cry

4. Cha Cha Cha in Blue (Cut My Toe Nail Instrumental)

5. Little By Little

6. Come on in This House

7. You Don't Care

8. Prison Bars All Around Me

Side C

1. Galloping Horses a Lazy Mule with Earl Hooker

2. Calling All Blues with Earl Hooker

3. So Tired

4. Love Me

5. Messin' with the Kid

6. Universal Rock

7. I'm a Stranger

8. The Things I'd Do for You

9. You Sure Look Good to Me

Side D

1. It Hurts Me Too

2. I Could Cry (1961 Version)

3. I Need Me a Car

4. I'll Get You Too

5. Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

6. She's a Sweet One

7. When the Cat's Gone the Mice Play

8. What'd I Say (Live 1966) (Bonus Track)

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