Willie Mitchell – It's What’s Happenin’ (1966)

Willie Mitchell – It's What’s Happenin’ (Hi Records 1966) – Rare Soul Review

HI RECORDS 1966                                      HL 12031 

notes:

If you’re passionate about 60s soul, Memphis groove, and rare vinyl gems,

 Willie Mitchell’s It’s What’s Happenin’ is a must‑hear classic from 

the golden age of Hi Records.

This LP captures the vibrant spirit of mid‑60s soul and R&B, blending 

instrumental flair with groove‑driven rhythm that characterizes 

Mitchell’s early work. It stands out as both a collector’s treasure 

and a snapshot of Memphis’s rich musical history.

credits:

leader Willie Mitchell

band :  Hi Rhythm Section

The Hi Rhythm Section was the house band for hit soul albums 

by several artists, including Al Green and Ann Peebles, on

 Willie Mitchell's Hi Records label in the 1970s. The band 

included the three Hodges brothers, Charles Hodges (organ), 

Leroy Hodges (bass), and Mabon "Teenie" Hodges (guitar), 

together with drummer Howard Grimes (or Stax Records 

legend Al Jackson, Jr. on most singles until his death in 1975).

 Many recordings also used The Memphis Horns - Wayne Jackson 

and Andrew Love - of Stax fame, usually with Willie's brother 

James Mitchell arranging.The recordings were made at 

producer Willie Mitchell's Royal

Recording Studio in Memphis, Tennessee.

recorded in june 1966 

royal studio, Memphis, Ten,

engineer : Ray Harris

Supervision: Joe Cuoghi

tracklist:

A1 What Now My Love

Written-By – Sigman*, Becaud*

2:07

A2 The "In" Crowd

Written-By – Billy Page

2:03

A3 Hot Cha

Written-By – Woods*

2:21

A4 Taste Of Honey

Written-By – Scott*, Marlow*

2:19

A5 Secret Agent Man

Written-By – Sloan*, Barry*

2:17

A6 Blueberry Hill

Written-By – Lewis*

2:32

B1 Bad Eye

Written-By – Willie Mitchell

2:22

B2 634-5789

Written-By – Floyd*, Cropper*

2:10

B3 Honky Tonk

Written-By – Doggett*, Butler*, Scott*

2:20

B4 Wooly Bully

Written-By – Samudio*

1:58

B5 Java

Written-By – Toussaint*

1:55

B6 Shadow Of Your Smile

Written-By – Mandel*, Webster*

2:00

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