Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998), born Amos Wells Blakemo… Read Full Bio ↴Junior Wells (December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998), born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr., was an American Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist. Wells, who was best known for his performances and recordings with Muddy Waters, Earl Hooker, and Buddy Guy, also performed with Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison.
Life and careerJunior Wells was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and raised in West Memphis, Arkansas, though other sources report that his birth was in West Memphis. Initially taught by his cousin, Junior Parker, and Sonny Boy Williamson II, Wells learned how to play the harmonica by the age of seven with surprising skill. He moved to Chicago in 1948 with his mother after her divorce and began sitting in with local musicians at house parties and taverns. Wild and rebellious but needing an outlet for his talents, he began performing with The Aces (guitarist brothers Dave and Louis Myers and drummer Fred Below) and developed a more modern amplified harmonica style influenced by Little Walter. In 1952, he made his first recordings, when he replaced Little Walter in Muddy Waters' band and appeared on one of Waters' sessions for Chess Records in 1952. His first recordings as a band leader were made in the following year for States Records. In the later 1950s and early 1960s he also recorded singles for Chief Records and its Profile Records subsidiary, including "Messin' with the Kid", "Come on in This House", and "It Hurts Me Too", which would remain in his repertoire throughout his career. His 1960 Profile single "Little by Little" (written by Chief owner and producer Mel London) reached #23 in the Billboard R&B chart, making it the first of two Wells' singles to enter the chart.
Junior Wells worked with guitarist Buddy Guy in the 1960s, and featured Guy on guitar when he recorded his first album, Hoodoo Man Blues for Delmark Records. Wells and Guy supported the Rolling Stones on numerous occasions in the 1970s.[6] Although his albums South Side Blues Jam (1971) and On Tap (1975) proved he had not lost his aptitude for Chicago blues, his 1980s and 1990s discs were inconsistent. However, 1996's Come On in This House was an intriguing set of classic blues songs with a rotating cast of slide guitarists, among them Alvin Youngblood Hart, Corey Harris, Sonny Landreth and Derek Trucks. Wells made an appearance in the film Blues Brothers 2000, the sequel to The Blues Brothers, which was released in 1998.
Wells continued performing until he was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 1997. That fall, he suffered a heart attack while undergoing treatment, sending him into a coma. Wells died in Chicago, after succumbing to lymphoma on January 15, 1998, and was interred in the Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago.
Life and careerJunior Wells was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and raised in West Memphis, Arkansas, though other sources report that his birth was in West Memphis. Initially taught by his cousin, Junior Parker, and Sonny Boy Williamson II, Wells learned how to play the harmonica by the age of seven with surprising skill. He moved to Chicago in 1948 with his mother after her divorce and began sitting in with local musicians at house parties and taverns. Wild and rebellious but needing an outlet for his talents, he began performing with The Aces (guitarist brothers Dave and Louis Myers and drummer Fred Below) and developed a more modern amplified harmonica style influenced by Little Walter. In 1952, he made his first recordings, when he replaced Little Walter in Muddy Waters' band and appeared on one of Waters' sessions for Chess Records in 1952. His first recordings as a band leader were made in the following year for States Records. In the later 1950s and early 1960s he also recorded singles for Chief Records and its Profile Records subsidiary, including "Messin' with the Kid", "Come on in This House", and "It Hurts Me Too", which would remain in his repertoire throughout his career. His 1960 Profile single "Little by Little" (written by Chief owner and producer Mel London) reached #23 in the Billboard R&B chart, making it the first of two Wells' singles to enter the chart.
Junior Wells worked with guitarist Buddy Guy in the 1960s, and featured Guy on guitar when he recorded his first album, Hoodoo Man Blues for Delmark Records. Wells and Guy supported the Rolling Stones on numerous occasions in the 1970s.[6] Although his albums South Side Blues Jam (1971) and On Tap (1975) proved he had not lost his aptitude for Chicago blues, his 1980s and 1990s discs were inconsistent. However, 1996's Come On in This House was an intriguing set of classic blues songs with a rotating cast of slide guitarists, among them Alvin Youngblood Hart, Corey Harris, Sonny Landreth and Derek Trucks. Wells made an appearance in the film Blues Brothers 2000, the sequel to The Blues Brothers, which was released in 1998.
Wells continued performing until he was diagnosed with cancer in the summer of 1997. That fall, he suffered a heart attack while undergoing treatment, sending him into a coma. Wells died in Chicago, after succumbing to lymphoma on January 15, 1998, and was interred in the Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago.
It Hurts Me Too
Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'It Hurts Me Too' by these artists:
Big Bill Broonzy You said you was hurtin' Said you almost lost your mind Well…
Bloomfield Hammond Dr.John That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
Blues.The-Butcher-590213 You hit me where it hurts You were what I least…
Bob Dylan So run here baby, put your little hands in mine I've…
Canned Heat That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
Chuck Berry You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind, And the…
Chuck Berry & Steve Miller Band You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind, And the…
Citizen Cope & Eric Clapton You said you was hurting, Almost lost your mind, And the man…
Dead & Company You said you was hurtin' Almost lost your mind Cause the man…
Dr. John That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
Elmore Jame You said you hurtin', you almost lost your mind The man…
Eric Burdon (Spoken Intro by Louisiana Red) You know what, I hate the…
Eric Clapton You said you was hurting, Almost lost your mind, And the man…
Foghat You said you were hurtin', you almost lost your mind, The…
Ghalia Volt You said you was hurtin', you almost lost your mind Now…
Gov't Mule You said you been hurt almost lost your…
Grateful Dead You said you was hurtin', almost lost your mind; 'Cause the…
Hound Dog Taylor You said you was hurtin' Said you almost lost your mind Well…
Hound Dog Taylor And The HouseRockers (Elmore James) You said you was hurting, almost lost your…
Hound Dog Taylor; The Houserockers You said you was hurtin' Said you almost lost your mind Well…
Joe South You laugh for too many people To get too close to…
John Hammond You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind And the…
John Lee Hooker & Canned Heat That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
John Mayall You said you hurtin', you almost lost your mind Now the…
Junior Wells You said you was hurting You almost lost your mind The man…
Karen Dalton I love you baby Ain't gonna lie Without you darling I can't …
Keb' Mo' You said you was hurtin', you almost lost your mind Now,…
Keb´ Mo´ You said you was hurtin', you almost lost your mind Now,…
LIVING ROOM - Elmore James You said you hurtin', you almost lost your mind The man…
Luther Allison You say you hurting, almost lost your mind And the man…
Marvin Gaye I could have left and said I told you so (Told…
Michael Bloomfield John Paul Hammond and Dr. John That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
Red Tampa I can't be happy, mama For bein' so blue When ya keep…
Roy and the Devil's Motorcycle It hurts me so To see you in that state you're…
Savoy Brown You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind, And the…
Snooky Pryor I can't be happy, I feel so blue All my worry…
Susan Tedeschi (Written by Elmore James) You said you were hurting You…
Tampa Red I can't be happy, mama, for being so blue When you…
Taylor Hound Dog You said you was hurtin' Said you almost lost your mind Well…
Texas You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind, And…
The Grateful Dead You said you was hurtin' Almost lost your mind Cause the man…
The Chambers Brothers That man don't love you; he told me so He's only…
The Rolling Stones You said you was hurting, almost lost your mind And the…
The Susan Tedeschi Band You said you were hurting You almost lost your mind Cause th…
Twice As Good Que tu amor descienda con poder Evolución traiga avivamiento…
Van Morrison Been turned over can’t see my child Is it any wonder…
Volt Ghalia You said you was hurtin', you almost lost your mind Now…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band:
Early In The Morning Early in the morning I can't get right I had a…
Messin' What's this a-here goin all around town The people they say…
Messin' With The K What's this a-here goin all around town The people they say…
Messin' With the Kid What's this a-here goin all around town The people they say…
Messing With The Kid What's this a-here goin all around town The people they say…
Ships On The Ocean Oh this ship is made of paper Alone, alone I sail…
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@randyclarke1879
just wish I was there to see this live
@MDoddio
Best Of The Vanguard Years. You can get it on Google Play Music for under $10
@SteveCournane
love this, anyone know what year it is recorded, and what album etc..
@johnstewart7025
Wikipedia says that Junior Wells released a single in 1962 and it was a compilation album in 66. But this recording sounds more modern than that to me.
@ghoulcaster
From the album: Chicago/The Blues/Today! Vol. 1. (1965)
@mouradbenhadach2479
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