album · April 3, 1958

I Could Cry / Cha Cha Cha in Blue

Junior Wells

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bluesrhythm and blues

A raw, stinging performance from a blues master, "I Could Cry" showcases Wells's signature harmonica wail and a compelling vocal delivery. The B-side, "Cha Cha Cha in Blue," offers a more uptempo, albeit equally intense, instrumental workout.

• The "I Could Cry" single was one of Junior Wells's earliest releases as a solo artist after cutting ties with the States Records label. Both tracks were recorded in Chicago. The single was released on the Profile Records label.
• The single was released in April 1958, during a period when Chicago blues was gaining wider recognition. While not a chart-topper, the single helped solidify Wells's reputation as a formidable talent in the blues scene.
• The A-side, "I Could Cry," is a slow, emotive blues number, while the B-side, "Cha Cha Cha in Blue," is an instrumental showcasing Wells's virtuosic harmonica playing. Both songs were produced by the label owners, Henry and Leo Goldberg.

Junior Wells was a Chicago blues harmonica player and singer. In 1958, he released the singles "I Could Cry" and "Cha Cha Cha in Blue" on Profile Records.