Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLE4910.1

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466491016

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Junior Wells

Buddy Guy

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Cleopatra

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.

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Buddy Guy is an American blues guitarist and singer, born on July 30th, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of the Chicago blues sound. In the '50s, he began performing with bands in Baton Rouge before making his way to Chicago in 1957.
Initially recording for Cobra Record Corp.'s subsidiary Artistic, Buddy Guy later joined Chess Records where he worked as both a sideman and leader. During this time, he also recorded under the pseudonym Friendly Chap for Delmark Records. His talent led him to Vanguard in 1967 and subsequently to collaborations with various labels.
With an impressive career spanning decades, Buddy Guy has received numerous accolades including six Grammy awards and 23 W.C. Handy Awards. In recognition of his contributions to music, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2003 and was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Additionally, he became a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

An explosive double live album from the original Blues Brothers tearing up the stage in a vintage 1984 performance!

This concert comes jam-packed with guitar and harmonica solos galore plus some of the duo's best performances of "Just A Little Bit,"Got My Mojo Working," "Messin With The Kid," and more! Come for the killer performances and solid gold blues, stay for the hilarious banter offered up by magnetic showman, Junior Wells!

Live At Cotati Cabaret 1984

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Discover Live At Cotati Cabaret 1984 by Junior Wells. An explosive double live album from the original Blues Brothers tearing up the stage in a vintage 1984 performance! Label: Cleopatra.