Name: Blues Hit Big Town
Brand: Junior Wells

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DEL640

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-06-07

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Select-O-Hits

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

038153064013

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Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Junior Wells

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

DELMark

Junior Wells (born December 9, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, died January 15, 1998) was a blues vocalist and harmonica player based in Chicago. He made his first recordings in 1953 and continued to record regularly up until his death. From 1965 onwards, he often collaborated with guitarist Buddy Guy.

In addition to his work within the blues genre, Junior Wells also ventured into the rock world, performing alongside renowned artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison.

With a distinctive vocal style and masterful harmonica skills, Junior Wells became an influential figure in the blues scene. His music resonates with soulful emotion and showcases his deep understanding of the genre's roots. Fans of Magic Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson II, James Cotton, Otis Rush, and other legendary blues artists will appreciate Junior Wells' contributions to the genre.

he tracks on Blues Hit Big Town were recorded in 1953-54 and are thus of historical interest as well; these are Wells's first recordings, done shortly after he joined the Muddy Waters Band. From the slow, smoking "Hoodoo Man" and the title track, to the tight, high-powered "Cut That Out" and "Tomorrow Night," everything here is first-rate, and the added bonus tracks make this re-release a special treat.

Blues Hit Big Town

Music US