604988314120

Blues, Twist, Hand Jive, Cha-cha-cha And All The Hits And More 1948-1962

The Johnny Otis Show

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Format: CD

Cat No: JASMCD3141

Release Date:  29 November 2019

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  604988314120

Genres:  Blues  Rhythm and Blues  

  • Description

    There are perhaps 101 ways to celebrate the phenomenal career of Johnny Otis. For this brief but concise and essential compilation Jasmine have chosen to concentrate on his chart hits scored on the American and British hit parades between 1948 and 1962.

    His earliest hits featured vocalists like Joe Swift and of course Little Esther Phillips and discs like "Double Crossing Blues" with vocal group, The Robins were hugely influential. Other billboard R&B smashes include "Mistrustin' Blues" and "Cupids Boogie".

    He Embraced rock & roll and was able to attract huge teenage audiences with hits like "Ma (He's Makin' Eyes At Me)". Johnny Otis was one of the most important pioneers of rhythm & blues and continued to record and broadcast throughout the rest of his life. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

    Includes fully detailed liner notes.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. That's Your Last Boogie - Joe Swift W/ Johnny Otis & His Orchestra
      • 2. Double Crossing Blues - Johnny Otis Quintette W/ The Robins & Little Esther
      • 3. Mistrustin' Blues - Little Esther W/ Mel Walker & Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 4. Misery - Little Esther W/ Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 5. Cry Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra W/ Mel Walker & The Bluenotes
      • 6. Cupid's Boogie - Little Esther W/ Mel Walker & Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 7. Deceivin' Blues - Little Esther & Mel Walker W/ Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 8. Dreamin' Blues - Mel Walker W/ Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 9. Wedding Boogie - Johnny Otis' Congregation: Bride: Little Esther, Groom: Mel Walker, Preacher: Lee Graves
      • 10. Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues) - Johnny Otis Orchestra W/ Little Esther & Mel Walker
      • 11. Rockin' Blues - Johnny Otis Orchestra W/ Mel Walker
      • 12. Gee Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 13. Mambo Boogie - Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 14. All Nite Long - Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 15. Sunset To Dawn - Mel Walker W/ Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 16. Call Operator 210 - Johnny Otis And His Orchestra W/ Mel Walker
      • 17. Rock Me Baby - Johnny Otis Orchestra
      • 18. Hey ! Hey ! Hey ! Hey ! - Johnny Otis And Orchestra
      • 19. Ma (He's Makin' Eyes At Me) - Johnny Otis & His Orchestra W/ Marie Adams And The Three Tons Of Joy
      • 20. Bye Bye Baby - The Johnny Otis Show Vocal By Marie Adams & Johnny Otis
      • 21. Willie And The Hand Jive - The Johnny Otis Show
      • 22. Willie Did The Cha Cha - The Johnny Otis Show
      • 23. Crazy Country Hop - The Johnny Otis Show
      • 24. Telephone Baby - The Johnny Otis Show Vocal By Johnny Otis & Marci Lee
      • 25. Castin' My Spell - The Johnny Otis Show Vocal By Johnny Otis & Marci Lee
      • 26. Mumblin' Mosie - The Johnny Otis Show
      • 27. Hand Jive One More Time - Johnny Otis
      • 28. Queen Of The Twist - Johnny Otis