Blues Hit Big Town

by Junior Wells

Overview

This collection of Wells' debut recordings for the States label adds four previously unheard tracks along with the original 13-track vinyl lineup. Wells' legacy begins with these landmark sides, featuring Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Johnnie Jones, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, and the Aces in the lineup at various points. Whether it's a slow one like his original take on "Hoodoo Man" or a jump number like "Cut That Out," the grooves are classic Chicago and a mile deep. Most telling are the acoustic duets with Louis Myers recorded between the 1953 and 1954 studio sessions and the fine instrumentals like "Junior's Wail" and "Eagle Rock." Although at the start of a long career, it's obvious that Junior Wells was already a young man with a style all his own, ready to make blues history. File under essential. ~ Cub Koda

Product Details

Release Date:	07/08/2016
Label:	Delmark
UPC:	0038153064020
Rank:	88783

Tracks

1. Hoodoo Man
2. Cut That Out
3. Junior's Wail
4. Tomorrow Night
5. Ways Like an Angel
6. Eagle Rock
7. Please Throw This Poor Dog a Bone
8. Blues Hit Big Town
9. Lord, Lord
10. 'Bout the Break of Day
11. So All Alone
12. Can't Find My Baby
13. Please Throw This Poor Dog a Bone
14. Junior's Wail
15. Eagle Rock
16. Lord, Lord
17. Blues Hit Big Town

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Junior Wells   Primary Artist,Band,Vocals,Harmonica
The Aces   Guest Artist
Elmore James   Guest Artist,Guitar
Muddy Waters   Guest Artist,Guitar
Otis Spann   Guest Artist,Piano,Guitar
Willie Dixon   Guest Artist,Bass
Odie Payne, Jr.   Drums
Fred Below   Drums
Louis Myers   Guitar
Johnny Jones   Piano
Dave Myers   Bass,Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Robert G. Koester   Producer
Willie Dixon   Supervisor
Junior Wells   Composer
Leonard Allen   Supervisor
Bill Putnam   Engineer
Steve Wagner   Producer
Bob Koester   Liner Notes
Ray Flerlage   Photography
Kate Hoddinott   Design