Willie Mitchell – The Hit Sound Of Hi SHL 12034 LP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Willie Mitchell – The Hit Sound Of (Hi Records SHL 12034)  Rare Soul Instrumental LP Review 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Records 1967 ‎– SHL 12034

 

 

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Willie Mitchell – The Hit Sound Of (Hi Records SHL 12034)
Few musicians shaped the unmistakable Memphis soul 
sound like Willie Mitchell. Long before becoming the 
celebrated producer behind Al Green's greatest recordings,
Mitchell established himself as one of the finest trumpeters, 
bandleaders, arrangers and producers of the 1960s.
Released by Hi Records as SHL 12034, The Hit Sound Of captures 
Mitchell and his accomplished orchestra performing a collection 
of soulful instrumental interpretations of contemporary hits.
 Blending southern soul, rhythm & blues, jazz and pop 
influences, the album showcases the polished horn 
arrangements and tight rhythm section that would
 soon define the legendary Hi Records sound.
Recorded in Memphis, the LP demonstrates Mitchell's remarkable
talent for transforming familiar melodies into sophisticated
 instrumental performances. Rich brass sections, crisp guitar
 work and deep grooves make this album a favorite among
 collectors of classic instrumental soul.
For collectors of rare soul LPs, early Hi Records releases and
instrumental R&B, this album is an excellent addition to any vinyl collection.

credits:

Recording sessions

The Hit Sound Of Willie Mitchell is not a single-session album.
 It compiles instrumental recordings made between approximately 
1966 and early 1968, including several previously 
released Hi singles and newer studio recordings.
Nearly all tracks were recorded at Hi Recording Studio (Royal Studios) 
in Memphis under Willie Mitchell's supervision while he was 
simultaneously becoming Hi Records' principal producer.

Probable session personnel
Hi Records rarely printed complete musician credits on LP jackets 
during this era, and no surviving AFM sheets have been published 
for this album. Based on Hi Records documentation and the
 musicians regularly employed by Willie Mitchell during 
1966–1968, the lineup is believed to have been:

Leader
Willie Mitchell – trumpet, bandleader, arranger
Rhythm section
Teenie Hodges – guitar
Leroy Hodges – bass
Charles Hodges – organ, piano
Howard Grimes – drums
Additional or earlier personnel (depending on recording date)
Reggie Young – guitar (appears on some earlier 1966 sessions)
Bobby Emmons – organ
Tommy Cogbill – bass
Al Jackson Jr. – drums on some earlier Hi recordings
Horn section
James Mitchell – tenor saxophone, horn arrangements
 Fred Ford - Tenor Saxophone 
Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
Charles Chalmers – baritone/tenor saxophone
Gene "Bowlegs" Miller – trumpet
Wayne Jackson – trumpet
Ben Cauley – trumpet
These musicians formed the evolving Hi Rhythm Section and 
Memphis horn unit that became the signature
 Hi Records sound during the late 1960s.

Recording studio
Hi Recording Studio (Royal Studios)
Memphis, Tennessee
Recording engineer: Ray Harris
Custom tube recording equipment
Famous for its warm drum sound and close-miked
 horn arrangements developed by Willie Mitchell.

tracklist:

A1 Mercy
Written-By – Ray Harris (3)
A2 Treat Her Right
Written-By – R. Head*
A3 When A Man Loves A Woman
Written-By – Wright*, Lewis*
A4 Land Of 1000 Dances
Written-By – C. Kenner*
A5 So Rare
Written-By – J. Sharpe*, J. Herst*
A6 Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
Written-By – Louiguy
B1 Searching For My Love
Written-By – Robert Moore
B2 Barefootin'
Written-By – R. Parker*
B3 Winchester Cathedral
Written-By – G. Stephens*
B4 Shotgun
Written-By – DeWalt*
B5 Misty
Written-By – E. Garner*, Burke*
B6     Sticks And Stones
Written-By – T. Turner*

 

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Willie Mitchell – Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On (Hi Records HL 12039)

 

 

 

 

 

 Willie Mitchell – Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On (Hi HL 12039) Review

 

 

 

Hi Records  1967 ‎– HL 12039

Notes:

First pressing with original title
Few producers left a greater mark on Memphis soul than Willie Mitchell.
 Best known for producing the legendary recordings of Al Green, Mitchell 
also enjoyed a successful career as a saxophonist, composer, arranger and 
recording artist. Released on Hi Records as HL 12039, Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On
 perfectly captures the sophisticated Memphis soul sound that made 
Hi Records famous during the 1970s.
Unlike the hard-edged soul emerging from other Southern studios, Mitchell 
favored elegant horn arrangements, silky rhythm sections and understated 
grooves. Every track reflects his remarkable ability to blend soul, funk, jazz 
and rhythm & blues into a polished yet deeply emotional sound.
Recorded at the legendary Royal Recording Studio, the album showcases the
 unmistakable Hi Records house band. The musicians create a warm atmosphere
 filled with tasteful guitar work, subtle keyboards, deep bass lines and the
 relaxed drumming that became synonymous with Memphis soul.
Mitchell's saxophone remains the centerpiece throughout the album. 
Rather than overpowering the arrangements, his playing complements each
 song with melodic phrasing, expressive solos and refined musicianship. 
The result is an album equally appealing to soul enthusiasts, jazz listeners 
and collectors of vintage vinyl.
Today, Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On remains one of the overlooked gems in 
Willie Mitchell's extensive catalog. Original Hi Records pressings continue 
to attract collectors who appreciate classic Memphis productions and 
the timeless sound that helped define an era of American soul music.
Whether you're discovering Willie Mitchell for the first time or 
expanding a Hi Records collection, this LP

credits:

First pressing with original title.
Recording period: 1966–1967
Studio: Royal Recording Studios, Memphis, Tennessee 
(later known as Royal Studios)
Producer: Willie Mitchell
Arranger: Willie Mitchell
Recording Engineer: Ray Harris 
(Hi Records' principal engineer during this period)
Producer – Joe Cuoghi
Probable Personnel
Horns
Willie Mitchell – trumpet, bandleader, arrangements
James Mitchell – tenor saxophone
Additional Memphis horn players (uncredited)
Rhythm Section
Teenie Hodges – guitar (probable)
Bobby Emmons – Hammond organ
Joe Hall – piano
Al Jackson Jr. – drums (likely on many tracks)
Larry Finch – bass (possible on later sessions)
Additional musicians
Hand percussion and additional horns on selected tracks (uncredited).
Research indicates that Willie Mitchell used a stable Memphis studio band 
which gradually evolved into the famous Hi Rhythm Section heard on 
Al Green's recordings a few years later. Early Hi sessions commonly 
featured combinations of:

Willie Mitchell
James Mitchell
Bobby Emmons
Joe Hall
Al Jackson Jr.
Reggie Young (on earlier Hi sessions)
Teenie Hodges (increasingly after 1966)
Leroy Hodges
Charles Hodges (beginning around 1967–68)

tracklist:

A1        Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On
Written-By – Love*, Hodges*, Thomas*, Mitchell*
2:00
A2        Soul Finger
Written-By – Cauley*, Cunningham*, Alexander*, King*, Jones*, Caldwell*
2:15
A3        Cleo's Mood
Written-By – DeWalt*, Fuqua*, Woods*
2:21
A4        Slippin' & Sliddin'
Written-By – Collins*, Bocage*, Smith*, Penniman*
1:56
A5        Soul Serenade
Written-By – Ousley*, Dixon*
2:15
A6        Willie's Mood
Written-By – Hodges*, Mitchell*
2:17
B1        Sunny
Written-By – Hebb*
2:32
B2        Pearl Time
Written-By – Williams*
2:27
B3        Papa's Got A Brand New Bag
Written-By – Brown*
2:12
B4        Respect
Written-By – Redding*
2:05
B5        Have You Ever Had The Blues
Written-By – Jennings*, Logan*, Price*
2:10
B6        Toddlin'
Written-By – Love*, Miller*, Mitchell*
2:04

 

 

 

 

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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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Willie Mitchell

 

 

 It's Dance-Time With Willie Mitchell

 

 

Hi Records 1965  – SHL 32026

 

 

 credits:

    Engineer – Ray Harris 
    Supervised By – Joe Cuoghi


track list


A1 Introduction    0:50    
A2 Buster Brownie    2:12
Young, Mitchell    
A3 Ram-Bunk-Shus    2:07    
Millinder, Mundy, Glover
A4 Poinciana    2:09    
Simon,Bernier
A5 Morning After    2:12
Talley, Forrest    
A6 Since I Met You Baby    2:11
Hunter,    
A7 When My Dreamboat Comes Home    2:12    
Friend, Franklin
B1 Twine Time    2:10
Williams, Rice    
B2 In The Mood    2:08
Garland,    
B3 Wiggle Rock    2:05
Young, Mitchell    
B4 Woodchopper's Ball    2:08
Bishop, Herman,    
B5 Fever    2:13
Davenport, Glover, Pearl, nath    
B6 Apple Jack    2:09
Harris,

 

 

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Ann Peebles – I Can't Stand The Rain

 

Hi Records 1973    – XSHL 32079

notes:

I Can't Stand the Rain is the fourth studio album by American
 Memphis soul singer Ann Peebles. It was released on the Hi label
 in 1974 and was her highest-charting record on the Billboard 200,
where it reached no. 155 and spent 7 weeks.

credits:

    Ann Peebles – vocals
    Howard Grimes – drums
    Charles Hodges – Hammond organ
    Leroy Hodges – bass guitar
    Mabon "Teenie" Hodges – guitar
    Wayne Jackson – trumpet
    Jack Hale – trombone
    Ed Logan – tenor saxophone
    Andrew Love – tenor saxophone
    James Mitchell – baritone saxophone
    Archie Turner – piano
    The Memphis Strings – string section
    Charles Chalmers, Donna Rhodes, Sandra Rhodes – background vocals

Recorded    1973
Studio    Royal Recording Studios, 1320 South Lauderdale, Memphis, Tennessee
Producer    , Engineer : Willie Mitchell


tracklist:
A1        I Can't Stand The Rain
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:29
A2        Do I Need You
Written-By – A. Peebles*, Darryl Carter, D. Bryant*, G. Arendt*
2:32
A3        Until You Came Into My Life
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Bryant*
3:10
A4        (You Keep Me) Hangin' On
Written-By – B. Mize*, I. Allen*
2:39
A5        Run, Run, Run
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Carter*, D. Bryant*
2:34
B1        If We Can't Trust Each Other
Written-By – E. Randle*
2:50
B2        A Love Vibration
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:45
B3        You Got To Feed The Fire
Written-By – A. Peebles*, B. Miller*, D. Bryant*
2:20
B4        I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down
Written-By – E. Randle*
2:44
B5        One Way Street
Written-By – A. Peebles*, D. Bryant*
2:51

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Al Green – Call Me

 

Hi Records  1973 – XSHL 32077

 notes:

Call Me is the sixth album by soul singer Al Green,
 released in April 1973. It is widely regarded as Green's masterpiece,
and has been called one of the best soul albums ever made.
In 2003 the TV network VH1 named it the 70th greatest album in any genre.


credits:
    Al Green – vocals, producer
    Willie Mitchell    – producer, engineer
    Charles Chalmers    – background vocals, horn arrangements
    Howard Grimes    – drums
    Jack Hale Sr. – trombone
    Charles Hodges    – Hammond organ, piano
    Leroy Hodges    – bass
    Mabon "Teenie" Hodges    – guitar
    Wayne Jackson    – trumpet
    Ed Logan – tenor saxophone
    Andrew Love    – tenor saxophone
    The Memphis Strings – strings
    James Mitchell    – baritone saxophone, horn arrangements
    Donna Rhodes – background vocals
    Sandra Rhodes – background vocals
    Archie Turner    – piano
    Al Jackson Jr.    – drums
 
Recorded    1972
Studio    Royal Recording Studios, Memphis, Tennessee

tracklist:

A1        Call Me (Come Back Home)
Written-By – Green*, Jackson*, Mitchell*
3:03
A2        Have You Been Making Out O.K.
Written-By – Green*
3:42
A3        Stand Up
Written-By – Green*
3:25
A4        I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
Written-By – Williams*
3:10
A5        Your Love Is Like The Morning Sun
Written-By – Green*
3:09
B1        Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
Written-By – Green*, Hodges*
4:14
B2        Funny How Time Slips Away
Written-By – Nelson*
5:33
B3        You Ought To Be With Me
Written-By – Green*, Jackson*, Mitchell*
3:15
B4        Jesus Is Waiting
Written-By – Green*
5:36

 

 

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Bill Black's Combo ‎ Bill Black's Beat Goes On

 

Hi Records 1968 ‎– SHL 32041

credits:

Engineer – Ray Harris
Supervised By – Joe Cuoghi


tracklist:

A1 The Beat Goes On 2:48
Written-By – Sonny Bono
A2 Ode To Billy Joe 2:35
Written-By – Bobbie Gentry
A3 River Of Darkness 2:19
Written-By – G. Lightfoot*
A4 Gotta Travel On 2:08
Written-By – P. Clayton *
A5 Wipe It Out 2:19
Written-By – Emmons*, Leech*, Harris *
A6 Let The Good Times Roll 2:40
Written-By – Leonard Lee
B1 Funky Broadway 2:15
Written-By – L. Christian*
B2 Soul Man 2:16
Written-By – I. Hayes, D. Porter*
B3 Never My Love 2:36
Written-By – Don Addrisi
B4 The Letter 1:55
Written-By – Wayne Carson*
B5 A Whiter Shade Of Pale 2:29
Written-By – Brooker*, Reid*
B6 The Stripper 1:35
Written-By – David Rose

 

 

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Bill Black's Combo ‎– Plays The Blues

 

Hi Records 1964   ‎– HL 12015

credits:

 

Recorded At – Royal Recording Studios, Memphis
Mastered At – Bell Sound Studios
 Mastered By – Sam Feldman
Supervised By [Supervision] – Joe Coughi

tracklist:

 

A1 I'll Never Be Free
Written-By – Benjamin*, Weiss
A2 Birth Of The Blues
Written-By – DeSylva; Brown; Henderson
A3 Midnight
Written-By – Bryant*, Atkins*
A4 Blues In My Heart
Written-By – Carson*, Foley*
A5 Blues In The Night
Written-By – Arlen; Mercer*
A6 Basin Street Blues
Written-By – Williams*
B1 Comin' On
Written-By – Mitchell*
B2 St. Louis Blues
Written-By – Handy*
B3 Got You On My Mind
Written-By – Biggs*, Thomas*
B4 Wabash Blues
Written-By – Ringle*, Meinkin*
B5 Peter Gunn
Written-By – Mancini*
B6 Weary Blues
Written-By – Matthews*, Cates*, Greene*

 

 

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Bill Black's Combo ‎– Turn On Your Love Light

Translator

  Hi Records 1968  ‎– SHL 32044

 

Notes:

In 1959 Black joined a group of musicians which became Bill Black's Combo.
The lineup was Black (bass), Joe Lewis Hall (piano), Reggie Young (guitar),
Martin Wills (saxophone), and Jerry Arnold (drums). There were several
personnel changes. While Young was in the army, his position was filled
by Hank Hankins, Chips Moman and Tommy Cogbill. Ace Cannon replaced Wills
on sax. Carl McVoy replaced Hall in the studio, while Bobby Emmons
replaced him on tour.

credits:

arrangements:carl McVoy
engineer:Ray Harris
supervision: Jo Cuoghi

trackslist:

A1 Turn On Your Love Light     2:06    
A2 Simon Says     2:17    
A3 Bright Lights, Big City     2:14    
A4 Red Light     2:15    
A5 Big Boss Man     2:09    
B1 In The Midnight Hour     2:27    
B2 Feel So Bad     2:30    
B3 Shoo-Bee-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day     2:26    
B4 Philly Dog     2:27    
B5 Soul Serenade     2:30    
B6 The Horse     2:20    

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Ann Peebles ‎– This Is Ann Peebles

Hi Records 1969 ‎– SHL 32053

credits:

vocal Ann peebles
Hi Rhythm Section
 Memphis Horns.
Engineer – Willie Mitchell
Producer – Gene Miller


tracklist:

A1        Give Me Some Credit
Written-By – Smith*
2:55
A2        Crazy About You Baby
Written-By – Williamson*
2:35
A3        Make Me Yours
Written-By – Swann*
2:50
A4        My Man-He's A Lovin' Man
Written-By – Bennett*, Matthew*
2:14
A5        Solid Foundation
Written-By – Bryant*, Jones*
2:07
A6        Chain Of Fools
Written-By – Covay*
2:45
B1        It's Your Thing
Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
2:32
B2        Walk Away
Written-By – Sain*
3:07
B3        Rescue Me
Written-By – Smith*, Miner*
2:27
B4        Won't You Try Me
Written-By – Miller*
2:55
B5        Steal Away
Written-By – Hughes*
3:11
B6        Respect
Written-By – Redding*
2:12

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Ann Peebles ‎– Part Time Love

Hi Records 1970 ‎– SHL 32059

credits:

 Howard Grimes     Drums
Jack Hale     Trombone
Leroy Hodges     Bass
Mabon "Teenie" Hodges     Guitar
Ed Logan     Sax (Tenor)
Willie Mitchell     Composer
Ann Peebles     , Vocals
Willie Mitchell      Producer

 

  Tracklist

A1        Part Time Love
Written-By – C. Hammond*
2:48
A2        I'll Get Along
Written-By – A. Peebles*, C. Smith*, M. Jones*
2:09
A3        I Still Love You
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
3:21
A4        Make Me Yours
Written-By – B. Champion*
2:52
A5        It's Your Thing
Written By – R., O., & R. Isley
Written-By – O. Isley*, R. Isley*, R. Isley*
2:30
B1        Generation Gap Between Us
Written-By – C. Smith*, M. Jones*
2:20
B2        Crazy About You Baby
Written-By – W. Williamson*
2:40
B3        Give Me Some Credit
Written-By – C. Smith*
3:03
B4        Steal Away
Written-By – J. Hughes*
3:13
B5        Solid Foundation
Written-By – D. Bryant*, L. Jones*
2:13

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Ann Peebles ‎– Straight From The Heart

 

Hi Records 1971 ‎– SHL 32065

notes:

Straight from the Heart is the third studio album by American
Memphis soul singer Ann Peebles. It was released on the Hi label in 1974
 and included the songs "I Pity the Fool" and "Breaking Up Somebody's Home".

Crédits

    Backing Vocals – Rhodes, Chalmers And Rhodes*
    Bass – Leroy Hodges
    Bass Saxophone – James Mitchell
    Drums – Howard Grimes
    Guitar – Teenie Hodges
    Lacquer Cut By – HC
    Organ, Piano – Charles Hodges
    Tenor Saxophone – Andrew Love, Ed Logan
    Trombone – Jack Hale*
    Trumpet – Wayne Jackson
   Producer – Willie Mitchell

Recorded    1971
Studio    Royal Recording Studios,
South Lauderdale, Memphis, Tennessee

 Tracklist:

A1        Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love
Written-By – Jackson*
2:25
A2        Trouble, Heartaches & Sadness
Written-By – Peebles*, Bryant*
2:37
A3        What You Laid On Me
Written-By – Peebles*, Lasalle*
2:22
A4        How Strong Is A Woman
Written-By – Crutcher*
2:57
A5        Somebody's On Your Case
Written-By – Randle*
2:35
B1        I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home Tonight
Written-By – Jackson*, Matthews*
2:28
B2        I've Been There Before
Written-By – Peebles*, Bryant*
3:06
B3        I Pity The Fool
Written-By – Malone*
2:53
B4        99 Pounds
Written-By – Bryant*
2:15
B5        I Take What I Want
Written-By – Porter*, Hayes*, Hodges*
2:30

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 Willie Mitchell's Driving Beat

 

 

 

Hi Records ‎ 1966 – HL 12029

 

credits:

producer: Joe CuoGhi
engineer: Ray Harris

tracklist:

A1        Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:22
A2        Nick-O-Demus
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:06
A3        The Time Ain't Long
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:18
A4        The Champion - Part 1
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:15
A5        I'm Moving On Now
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:22
A6        Stone Face
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:04
B1        That Driving Beat
Written-By – Willie Mitchell
2:06
B2        The Champion - Part II
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:15
B3        Doing The Stroll
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:22
B4        Pep Talk
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:07
B5        Fat Cat
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:17
B6        Smiley
Written-By – W. Mitchell*
2:04

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Willie Mitchell ‎– Last Tango In Paris

 

Hi Records 1973 ‎– 45-2237

Crédits

    Producer – Willie Mitchell



 Tracklist

A Last Tango In Paris 3:15
Written-By – Gato Barbieri
B Six To Go 2:17
Written-By – Mabon Hodges*, Willie Mitchell

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Ace Cannon Memphis Golden Hits

Ace Cannon Memphis Golden Hits Album Review | Classic Memphis Instrumental Music

HI RECORDS 1968                      SHL 32040

Notes:

John "Ace" Cannon (born 5 May 1934 in Grenada, Mississippi) 

is an American tenor and alto saxophonist. He played and toured

 with Hi Records stablemate Bill Black's Combo,and started

 a solo career with his record "Tuff" in 1961, using the Black 

combo as his backing group. "Tuff" hit #17 on the U.S. Billboard 

Hot 100 in 1962, and the follow-up single "Blues (Stay Away from Me)"

 hit #36 that same year.[1] In April 1965, he released Ace Cannon 

Live (HL 12025); according to the liner notes by Nick Pesce the album was 

recorded in front of a live audience inside Hi's recording studio, 

and Pesce claims this was the first time such an album had

 ever been recorded(as opposed to previous live albums 

recorded in concert venues).

credits:

Engineer – Ray Harris
Producer – Joe Cuoghi

tracks list:

A1 Last Night

    Written-By – Axton*, Newman*, Caple*, Smith*, Moman*

A2 Wooly Bully

    Written-By – Samudio*

A3 Haunted House

    Written-By – Geddins*

A4 Raunchy

    Written-By – Justis Jr.*, Manker* 

A5 "20 - 75"

    Written-By – Mitchell* 

A6 Green Onions

    Written-By – Jackson*, Jones*, Steinberg*, Cropper* 

B1 Tuff

    Written-By – Cannon* 

B2 Walking The Dog

    Written-By – Thomas* 

B3 In The Midnight Hour

    Written-By – Cropper*, Pickett* 

B4 Baby Let's Play House

    Written-By – Gunter* 

B5 White Silver Sands

    Written-By – Matthews*, Hart*

B6 I Walk The LIne

    Written-By – Cash* 

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Ace Cannon ‎– Ace Of Sax

HI RECORDS 1969                         SHL 32051

credits:

 Supervision: Joe Cuoghi,
engineer: Ray Harris.

Tracklist:

A1 Down By The Riverside 2:35
A2 I've Been Loving You Too Long 2:44
A3 Amen 2:27
A4 Dizzy 2:10
A5 Bad Moon Rising 2:11
A6 Alley Cat 2:10
B1 Who's Making Love 2:16
B2 You Showed Me 2:17
B3 Proud Mary 2:41
B4 Groovin' 2:28
B5 You Gave Me A Mountain 3:40
B6 Soul For Sale 2:18

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Willie Mitchell ‎– Solid Soul

 

Hi Records 1967 ‎– SHL 32025

credits:
producer : Joe Cuoghi
arranger : Willie Mitchell

tracklist:
   
A1     Prayer Meetin'
Written-By – J. Smith*
A2     Grazing In The Grass
Written-By – H. Philemon*
A3     Windy
Written-By – Friedman*
A4     Sunrise Serenade
Written-By – Carle*, Lawrence*
A5     The Horse
Written-By – J. James*
A6     Groovin'
Written-By – Brigati*, Cavaliere*
B1     San-Ho-Zay
Written-By – F. King*, S. Thompson*
B2     Up-Hard
Written-By – A. Miller*
B3     Monkey Jump
Written-By – DeWalt*
B4     Strawberry Solo
Written By – Hodges*Written-By – Mitchell*
B5     Hideaway
Written-By – Thompson*
B6     Willie-Wam
Written-By – Grimes*, Michell*

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Willie Mitchell ‎– Bum Daddy

HI RECORDS 1968     V SINGLE 45-2147

 

Recorded in Memphis.


 Tracklist

A     Prayer Meetin'     2:12
Jimmy Smith

B     Bum Daddy     2:25
Mabon Hodges, Willie Mitchell
 

 

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SYL JOHNSON DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

HI RECORDS 1973                                     SHL 32085

 

credits:

     Vocal - Syl Johnson
Backing Vocals [Vocal Background] – Rhodes, Chalmers And Rhodes*
Horns [Horn Section], Baritone Saxophone, Arranged By [String Arrangements] – James Mitchell
Horns [Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Andrew Love, Ed Logan
Horns [Horn Section], Trombone – Jack HaleHorns [Horn Section], Trumpet – Wayne Jackson
Bass – Leroy Hodges
Drums – Howard Grimes
Guitar – Teenie Hodges
Organ – Charles Hodges
Piano – Archie Turner
Strings [String Section] – The Memphis Strings
Producer – Willie Mitchell 

 

 

tracklist:

A1     Let Yourself Go 3:06
Written-By – A. Turner*, C. Hodges*, D. Carter*
A2     Don't Do It 2:44
Written-By – D. Carter*, M. Hodges*
A3     I Want To Take You Home (To See Mama) 2:32
Written-By – B. Johnson*, D. Carter*
A4     Could I Be Falling In Love 3:03
Written-By – E. Randle*, W. Mitchell*
A5     Stuck In Chicago 2:47
Written-By – E. Cate*, E. Cate*
B1     Diamond In The Rough 2:51
Written-By – D. Carter*, E. Clanton*
B2     Keeping Down Confusion 2:37
Written-By – D. Carter*, W. Mitchell*
B3     Please, Don't Give Up On Me 2:30
Written-By – B. Jarrett*, E. Randle*
B4     Music To My Ears 2:40
Written-By – C. Hodges*, D. Carter*
B5     I Hear The Love Chimes 2:39
Written-By – D. Carter*, E. Randle*

 

 

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