Buddy Guy - Buddy And The Juniors [LP - Verve Acoustic Sounds]

Release Date: 6/27/2025
Label: Verve

In 1969, guitarist Buddy Guy got together with his old Chicago blues pal Junior Wells, added in jazz pianist Junior Mance, and cut a loose for an "unplugged" session for Blue Thumb Records that would become the now-legendary album, Buddy And The Juniors. Buddy and the two Juniors were relaxed, cutting familiar tunes like Willie Dixon's "Hoochie Coochie Man" and their own off-the-cuff originals, including "Buddy's Blues." Additionally, two improvised tracks were recorded in a single burst of creative energy: "Riffin'" and "Talkin' 'Bout Women Obviously," all making for a fresh, inviting and inspiring album. Verve's Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and remastered 180-gram vinyl in deluxe gatefold packaging.

Tracklist

1. Talkin’ ‘Bout Woman Obviously
2. Riffin'
3. Buddy’s Blues
4. Hoochie Coochie Man
5. Five Long Years
6. Rock Me Mama
7. Ain't No Need