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Buddy Guy & Junior Wells PlayThe Blues – ATCO Records SD-33-364 (1972)/Speakers CornerRecords (2020) 180-gram stereovinyl, 38:34 ****1/2:(Buddy Guy – lead/rhythm guitars, vocals; Junior Wells – harmonica, vocals;Eric Clapton – rhythm guitar, bottleneck guitar; A.C. Reed – tenor saxophone;Mike Utley – piano, organ; Leroy Stewart – bass; Roosevelt Shaw – drums; Dr.John – piano; J. Geils – rhythm guitar; Magic Dick – harmonica; Carl Radle –bass; Jim Gordon – drums; Seth Justman – piano; Danny Klein – bass; Juke
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Joint Jimmy – foot tapping; Steven Bladd – drums)
Blues music shaped Rock ’N’ Roll from its inception. While relegated tospecialty label status, its legendary performers never crossed over tosignificant mainstream success. They were destined to watch mainstreamartists and emerging stars like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis capitalize onthe new derivative idiom. There were some exceptions, most notably ChuckBerry and Little Richard, but the vast majority of early rock artists were notthe pioneering blues players like Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf, Willie Dixon orSonny Boy Willamson. When the British Invasion took hold, blues music wasfurther separated from its roots, as groups like The Rolling Stones, FleetwoodMac and Cream rose to stardom. In some cases, these rock stars paid homageand lent support to these forgotten trailblazers.
There has been no greater influence on rock guitarists than Buddy Guy. His“disciples” include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Stevie RayVaughan, Gary Clark Jr. and Keith Richards to name a few. Amazingly, Guyremains active in the studio. He gained initial acclaim as part of MuddyWaters’ house band in Chicago. But his most prolific collaboration is with thegreat harmonica player, Junior Wells. Wells’ style of play also was influential inthe English rock scene. The partnership of Guy and Wells spanned nearlythirty years. Speakers Corner has released a 180-gram re-mastered vinyl ofBuddy Guy & Junior Wells Play The Blues. Aided by a stellar cadre of sessionmusicians (including Eric Clapton, A.C. Reed, Mike Utley and Dr. John), bluesjamming is front and center. Side One opens with a Buddy Guy original, “AMain Of Many Words”. This is “big city blues”, gritty and swinging. Guy offersanimated vocals (with some well-timed screaming) and an incendiary guitarsolo. It seems appropriate that Junior Wells takes over on the Sonny BoyWilliamson opus, “My Baby She Left Me (She Left Me A Mule To Ride)”. Hismuscular voice contrasts with his partner and he contributes a nimble,articulate harp run. Next up is a two-song medley of Wells material. The duoshare “down ’n’ dirty” singing on “Come On In This House”.. Then there is anear-catching up tempo break to “Have Mercy Baby”. The musicians downshiftto sultry resonance seamlessly as Guy’s impeccable guitar riffs permeate thearrangement.
Equally adept at covers, “T-Bone Shuffle” is as advertised, timeless bluesswing. The condensed structure and impassioned guitar solo are veritabletemplates for blues transitioning to rock. It is familiar, but impressive in itsurgency. Wells is terrific on “Poor Man’s Blues” with his ardent earthy pleasand offers another crisp harmonica solo. The production of Play The Blues istop-notch, but not overdone. The raw essence of the music prevails. Side Twocontinues the celebration. Junior Wells’ most recognizable song is “Messin’With The Kid”. This version is pure blues, a veritable historical document.There are grooves and hooks galore. In testimony to the blues life, “This OldFool” moves briskly with harp accents and a full-bodied electric guitar. With acreative touch, “I Don’t Know” invokes a slow-walk cadence, showcasing a calland response with the band. What would blues music be without a cautionarytale. “Bad Bad Whiskey” fits the bill perfectly. Wells’ sorrowful intonation isenveloped in a loping tempo. A bottle neck guitar (Eric Clapton) is a nice
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touch. The finale is truly a big finish. In the only instrumental on the album,“Honeydripper” dazzles with authentic roadhouse swagger, right down to thetinkling piano riffs.
Speakers Corner records has done an outstanding job in re-mastering BuddyGuy & Junior Wells Play The Blues to 180-gram vinyl. The overall mix is balanced,with excellent stereo separation. This vinyl update is a must for collectors andblues aficionados.
TrackList:Side One: A Man Of Many Words; My Baby She Left Me (She Left Me A Mule ToRide); Come On In This House/ Have Mercy Baby; T-Bone Shuffle; A PoorMan’s Plea
Side Two: Messin’ With The Kid; This Old Fool; I Don’t Know; Bad Bad Whiskey;Honeydripper
—Robbie Gerson
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