Jesse Butler – Memphis Soul (Philips, 1967)

 

 

 

 

Jesse Butler – Memphis Soul  Philips 1967 

 

 

updated 9/29/2026

 

 

 

Philips records 1967 – PHS 600-245

 

 description:

Jesse Butler – Memphis Soul is a rare 1967 Philips LP built around
 the powerful Hammond organ playing of Memphis musician Jesse Butler.
 Released in stereo as Philips PHS 600-245, the album presents a
 selection of blues, soul and R&B material rooted firmly in the Memphis sound.
 Contemporary Cash Box specifically highlighted “Memphis After Hours,”
 “Drown in My Own Tears,” “Green Onions” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.”

The album's repertoire also includes “Last Night,” “My Baby Loves Me,”
 “Memphis,” “Tuff,” “Messy Jesse,” “St. James Infirmary” and “Hey Brother.”

The Memphis recording connection is particularly notable: research
 into the period places the album in the orbit of Boo Frazier and Roy Dea,
 with sessions at Hi Records' Memphis studio, and identifies 
Butler as part of the Bowlegs Miller musical circle.

Line-up

Jesse Butler — Hammond organ / organ
Memphis session musicians — accompanying ensemble

producer:
Boo Frazier, Roy Dea

1967 — Memphis, Tennessee

The album is consistently catalogued as a 1967 release. Contemporary 
research places the Memphis Soul sessions around the spring of 
1967 and associates them with the Hi Records studio.

Studio

Hi Records Studio, Memphis, Tennessee,
reported for the Memphis Soul sessions

tracklist:

A1    Memphis After Hours
written by G.Miller, A.Love         
A2    Last Night    
written by The Markeys     
A3    My Baby Loves Me
written by Hunter,May,Stevenson         
A4    Memphis
written by C.Berry         
A5    Drown in My Own Tears
Written by H.Glover         
B1    Green Onions
written by Cropper,Jones,Jackson,Jr         
B2    Tuff
written by A.Cannon         
B3    Messy Jesse    
written by F.Ford,J.Butler     
B4    Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
written by J.Zawinul         
B5    St. James Infirmary
Written By J.Primerose         
B6    Hey Brother
written by F.Ford

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The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music RCA Camden

The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music  RCA Camden

 updated 9/29/2026

RCA Camden records 1967 ‎– CAS-2170

Description:

The Soul Finders – Sweet Soul Music is a vintage soul LP released on
 RCA Camden, catalog CAS-2170. The album belongs to the classic era 
of American soul and is of interest to collectors of sweet soul, vintage vinyl, 
RCA Camden releases and rare soul records. Explore the album, its recordings,
 artists, label history and place within the broader story of American soul music.

line up:

drums - bernard Purdie
Fender Bass - Charles Rainey
Guitar - Eric Gale
tenor & alto sax - Seldon Powell
Baritone Sax - Buddy Lucas
tenor sax& piccolo - Zane Paul Zacharoff
trumpets - Ernest Royal , James Sedler
piano & organ - Paul Griffin, Geoge Butcher
vocal - Ella Winston, Valerie Simpson, Lesley Miller

 Arranged By, Conductor – Bert DeCoteaux 

recorded at:
RCA Victor's Studio A New York City
Producer - 
Engineer - Bob Simpson

tracklist:

     
A1     Sweet Soul Music
Written-By – Redding*, Connelly*
A2     Respect
 Written-By – Redding*
A3     Dead End Street
Written-By – Raleigh*, Axelrod*
A4     Tomorrow Night
Written-By – Coslow*, Grosz*
A5     Passion Flower
Written-By – Strayhorn*, Raskin*
B1     The Happening
Written-By – Holland-Dozier*
B2     Why Don't You Do Right
Written-By – McCoy*
B3     Soul American
Written-By – DeCoteaux*
B4     Raindrops
Written-By – Clark*
B5     Oh How I Need You
Written-By – Jerome*

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Johnny Rivers At The Whisky À Go-Go

 

 

 

 

Johnny Rivers At The Whisky A Go-Go | Imperial LP-9264 

 

 updated 9/28/2026

 

 

 

Imperial records 1964 ‎– LP-9264

 

 Description

Johnny Rivers at the Whisky à Go Go captures the young 
Louisiana-born singer, guitarist and songwriter in the energetic
 atmosphere of the legendary Los Angeles nightclub. 
Recorded live during Rivers' engagement at the Whisky
 in January 1964, the album blends rock & roll, blues, 
R&B and New Orleans-influenced material with his 
distinctive guitar and vocal style.

The repertoire includes Chuck Berry's "Memphis" and
 "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," Don Gibson's "Oh, Lonesome Me," 
Lloyd Price's "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," Rufus Thomas'
 "Walking the Dog," and the Johnny Rivers original "Whisky A-Go-Go." 
The album closes with a lively "La Bamba/Twist & Shout" medley.

The album became Rivers' debut LP and helped establish the 
distinctive live sound associated with his early Whisky a Go Go
 performances. His recording of "Memphis" 
subsequently became a major hit.

Line-up 

Johnny Rivers – vocals, guitar
Tay Uhler – guitar
Joe Osborn – bass
Eddie Rubin – drums
Joe Sample – piano

Some contemporary/archival discographic sources list the core live 
trio as Rivers, Osborn and Rubin, while later credit sources also 
identify Tay Uhler and Joe Sample.

Recording Date & Studio / Venue

The performances were recorded live at the Whisky a Go Go 
in Los Angeles, California, in January 1964, during Rivers' opening 
engagement at the newly established club.

The recording equipment was operated from a truck outside the club
 by Wally Heider, with engineers including Bones Howe and Lanky Linstrot. 
The album was subsequently given additional studio work.

tracklist:

A1        Memphis
Written-By – Berry*
2:35
A2        It Wouldn't Happen With Me
Written-By – Evans*
3:30
A3        Oh Lonesome Me
Written-By – Gibson*
2:45
A4        Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Written-By – Price*
3:00
A5        Whisky-À-Go-Go
Written-By – Rivers*
3:50
B1        Walkin' The Dog
Written-By – Thomas
3:45
B2        Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Written-By – Berry*
3:00
B3        You Can Have Her (I Don't Want Her)
Written-By – Cook*
3:10
B4        Multiplication
Written-By – Darin*
2:50
        Medley    6:00
B5a        La Bamba
Written-By [Public Domain] – Rivers*
B5b        Twist And Shout
Written-By – Russell*, Medley*

Link available upon request