About This Music Release
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Wells | Snatch It Back and Hold It | 02:53 |
| 2 | Junior Wells | Ships on the Ocean | 04:07 |
| 3 | Junior Wells | Good Morning Schoolgirl | 03:50 |
| 4 | Junior Wells | Hound Dog | 02:12 |
| 5 | Junior Wells | In the Wee Wee Hours | 03:42 |
| 6 | Junior Wells | Hey Lawdy Mama | 03:10 |
| 7 | Junior Wells | Hoodoo Man Blues | 02:49 |
| 8 | Junior Wells | Early in the Morning | 04:44 |
| 9 | Junior Wells | We're Ready | 03:33 |
| 10 | Junior Wells | You Don't Love Me, Baby | 02:58 |
| 11 | Junior Wells | Chitlin con Carne | 02:12 |
| 12 | Junior Wells | Yonder Wall | 02:47 |
References
- Hoodoo Man Blues on ADED.US Music
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- Hoodoo Man Blues on Wikipedia
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