Junior Wells – Hoodoo Man Blues (12 songs, 1965)

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Hoodoo Man Blues is a 12 songs music release by Junior Wells. It was released on November 22, 1965 by Delmark Records. This landmark session is widely regarded as one of the greatest Chicago blues albums ever recorded, capturing the raw energy of a South Side club performance within a studio setting. It was a revolutionary departure from the singles-driven market of the time, focusing instead on the cohesive chemistry of the Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band.

The album features the legendary Buddy Guy on guitar (initially credited as "Friendly Chap" due to contractual obligations) and is celebrated for its tight, telepathic interplay. Wells' percussive harmonica style and soulful, gritty vocals define the "West Side" sound, blending traditional Delta roots with a modern, driving rhythm. Its influence on the blues-rock explosion of the late 1960s cannot be overstated, remaining a timeless blueprint for electric blues mastery.

TrackList

Track # Artist Name Track Title Duration
1Junior WellsSnatch It Back and Hold It02:53
2Junior WellsShips on the Ocean04:07
3Junior WellsGood Morning Schoolgirl03:50
4Junior WellsHound Dog02:12
5Junior WellsIn the Wee Wee Hours03:42
6Junior WellsHey Lawdy Mama03:10
7Junior WellsHoodoo Man Blues02:49
8Junior WellsEarly in the Morning04:44
9Junior WellsWe're Ready03:33
10Junior WellsYou Don't Love Me, Baby02:58
11Junior WellsChitlin con Carne02:12
12Junior WellsYonder Wall02:47

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