Had to Cry Today is the fourth studio album by American blues rock musician Joe Bonamassa. Produced by Bob Held, it was released on August 24, 2004 by J&R Adventures and reached number five on the US Billboard Top Blues Albums chart. The title of the album is a reference to the song of the same name by English blues rock band Blind Faith from their 1969 self-titled album.

Reception

Music website Allmusic gave Had to Cry Today 3.5 out of five stars, a slight improvement on previous release Blues Deluxe.

Track listing

Chart performance Chart (2004)PeakUS Billboard Top Blues Albums5

Personnel

Musical performers Joe Bonamassa – guitars, acoustic guitar, vocals Eric Czar – bass, fretless bass Kenny Kramme – drums, percussion Benny Harrison – Hammond organ Jon Paris – harmonica

Additional personnel Bob Held – production Gary Tole – engineering, mixing Eric Carlinsky – engineering assistance Scott Hull – mastering Dennis Friel – art direction, graphic design Chris Marksbury – photography

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