Johnny Guitar Watson – Baby Don't Leave Ain't Gonna Move 1966

Johnny Guitar Watson – Baby Don’t Leave / Ain’t Gonna Move (Blues Classic Review & Audio)

Jowat Records 1966 ‎– 118

notes:

“Baby Don't Leave” by Johnny Guitar Watson is a standout 

track that blends blues, soul, and early funk. Known for his

 smooth guitar style and expressive vocals, Watson delivers

 a timeless performance that still resonates today.

If you’re a fan of raw blues energy mixed with early 

rhythm and blues, this track from Johnny Guitar 

Watson is essential listening.

“Baby Don’t Leave” backed with “Ain’t Gonna Move” 

captures Watson’s signature guitar style—sharp, expressive, 

and ahead of its time. Long before funk and soul fully emerged,

 Watson was already shaping the sound.

Jowat is 1960s soul label from Los Angeles, California, 

owned by Johnny Guitar Watson.

tracklist:

A Baby Don't Leave 2:35

Watson, Walker

B Ain't Gonna Move 2:15

Johnny Watson

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Johnny Guitar Watson – Wait a Minute Baby / Oh So Fine 1964

 

Johnny Guitar Watson – Wait a Minute Baby / Oh So Fine (Rare Blues Single)

Highland Records 1964 ‎– 1151

notes:

If you’re into raw, authentic blues with a touch of early soul, 

this rare single from Johnny Guitar Watson is a must-hear. 

“Wait a Minute Baby” backed with “Oh So Fine” showcases 

Watson’s signature guitar tone and expressive vocal style 

that helped shape modern blues and funk.

Released during the golden era of rhythm and blues, this record 

captures the transition between traditional blues and the emerging

 soul sound. Watson’s playing is sharp, rhythmic, and deeply emotional

qualities that later influenced artists across multiple genres.

credits:

Johnny Guitar Watson – vocals, lead guitar

Session drummer – likely in-house studio musician

Bass player – electric bass or upright depending on session

Piano/organ player – common in Watson’s arrangements

Rhythm guitar / horn section (optional) – depending on label and arrangement style

tracklist:

A Wait a Minute Baby

Songwriter – Johnny Guitar Watson

2:05

B Oh So Fine

Songwriter – Johnny Guitar Watson

2:10

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The Johnny Watson Trio – In The Fats Bag LP (OKM 12124)

The Johnny Watson Trio – In The Fats Bag (Plays Fats Waller)

(1967 Soul/Jazz LP Review & Vinyl Details) 

OKeh records 1967 – OKM 12124

notes:

in The Fats Bag is a jazz tribute album by The Johnny Watson Trio, celebrating the music 
of legendary composer and pianist Fats Waller. Featuring swinging piano trio arrangements, 
the album brings classic Waller compositions into a modern jazz context 
while preserving their original spirit.

credits:

vocal, piano - Johnny Guitar Watson
with undefined musicians

producers – Johnny Guitar Watson, Larry Williams 

tracklist:

A1        Makin' Whoopee    4:57
            G.Khan, W. donaldson
A2        Undecided (Instrumental)    3:46
             S. robin C.shavers
A3        Sweet Sue, Just You    3:40
            W.J. Harris V.young
A4        Willow Weep For Me    5:45
            A. Ronell
A5        What's The Reason (I'm Not Pleasin' You)    3:19
            C. Poe, J. Grier, P. Tomlin, E. Hatch
B1        There'll Be Some Changes Made    3:35
            B. Higgins, W. B. Overstreet
B2        Blues For Fats Waller And Company (Instrumental)    4:20
            J. Watson
B3        S'Posin'    3:33
            A. Razaf, P. Demiker
B4        Ain't Misbehavin'    3:18
            A. Razaf, H. Brooks, T Wailer
B5        I Used To Love You (But It's All Over Now)    3:2
            L. Brown , A. Von Tilzer

 

 

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Larry Williams and Johnny Watson ‎

 

 

Two For The Price Of One

 

 

Okeh records ‎1967  – OKS 14122

              

credits:

Arranged By – Arthur Wright, Melvin Jernigan
Producer – Larry Williams 

tracklist:

A1 Two For The Price Of One    3:14
written by Williams, Watson, Mundy
A2 Keep On Lovin' You    2:20
written by J. Watson    
A3 Ask Me    2:31
written by     Cooper, Beatty, Shelby
A4 Ain't Gonna Move    2:16
written by     J. Watson
A5 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy    2:48
written by     J. Zawinul, L. Williams, J. Watson
B1 Too Late    2:20
written by Williams, Watson, Walner    
B2 Love Is Such A Funny Thing    2:32    
written by Cooper, Beatty, Shelby
B3 Takin' No Chances    2:03    
written by J. Watson
B4 I'd Rather Fight Than Switch    2:33    
written by L. Williams
B5 A Quitter Never Wins    2:30    
written by L. Williams, J. Watson

 

 

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 The Blues Soul Of

 

Chess records 1965   ‎– LP-1490

 

 Crédits

    Bass – John Duke
    Drums – Carl Lott, Jr.
    Piano – Johnny Watson*



tracklist:

A1 Witchcraft 3:10
Written-By – Leigh*, Coleman*
A2 I Cried For You 3:03
Written-By – Lyman*, Freed*, Arnheim*
A3 I'll Remember April 4:41
Written-By – Raye*, DePaul*, Johnston*
A4 Polka Dots And Moonbeams 6:04
Written-By – Burke / Van Heusen*
B1 Exactly Like You 2:16
Written-By – McHugh / Fields*
B2 When Did You Leave Heaven 6:13
Written-By – Whiting*, Bullock*
B3 Reconsider Baby 4:39
Written-By – Fulson*
B4 Misty 5:40
Written-By – Garner*, Burke*

 

 

 

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Johnny Guitar Watson – Cuttin' In

 

King Records  1961 – 45-5579

credits:

    Vocals – Johnny Guitar Watson

tracklist:

A        Cuttin' In
Written-By – John Watson
3:03
B        Broke And Lonely
Written-By – J. Watson*, J. Otis
2:50

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Johnny Guitar Watson

King Records 1963  ‎– lp 857

Tracklist:

A1 Cuttin' In
Written-By – John Watson*
3:03   
A2 Embraceable You
Written-By – G. Gershwin-I. Gershwin*
2:35   
A3 Broke And Lonely
Written-By – J. Watson*, J. Otis*
2:50   
A4 What You Do To Me
Written-By – J. Watson*, J. Otis*
2:23   
A5 Gangster Of Love
Written-By – John Watson*
2:50   
A6 Highway 60
Written-By – J. Watson*, Delagarde*
2:23   
B1 Those Lonely, Lonely Feelings
Written-By – King*, Bincent*
2:45   
B2 Posin'
Written-By – Chan*, Chaplin*
2:40   
B3 That's The Chance You've Got To Take
Written-By – Johnny Watson*
3:10   
B4 I Just Wants Me Some Love
Written-By – J. Watson*
2:40   
B5 Sweet Lovin' Mama
Written-By – J. Watson*
2:47   
B6 You Can't Take It With You
Written-By – J. Watson*

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The Larry Williams Show Featuring Johnny 'Guitar' Watson With The Stormsville Shakers

 

 Decca records 1965  ‎– LK.4691

credits:

- Larry Williams: vocal (except A5, B3), electric piano;
- Johnny 'Guitar' Watson: vocal (A3, A4, A6, B3, B6), guitar;
The Stormsville Shakers:
- Phillip Goodhand-Tait: electric piano;
- Dave Sherrington: tenor saxophone;
- Tony Hurley: tenor saxophone;
- Ivor Shackleton: guitar;
- Kirk Riddle: bass guitar;
- Dick Forcey: drums.

notes:

The Larry Williams Show" was released by Decca records and the front
sleeve pictured Larry and Johnny at the Ricky Tick Club, Guildford.
The duo toured the UK which is drawn a live album,
"The Larry Williams Show" (Decca LK 4691) recorded in London on 5 April 1965.
Engineer – Bill Price
Producer – Michael Vernon

tracklist:

A1 Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
Written-By – D. Williams*, David*   
A2 Hootchy-Koo    
A3 Sweet Little Baby    
A4 Looking Back    
A5 Stormsville Groove    
A6 Trust In Me    
B1 Slow Down    
B2 Louisiana Hannah    
B3 Two Hours Past Midnight
Written-By – Josea*, Davis*   
B4 Baby    
B5 Out Of Tears    
B6 For Your Love
Written-By – Gould*

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Johnny Watson ‎– Wolfman

 

Okeh Records 1966‎– 4-7270

credits:
arranged by Arthur Wright
Producer: Larry Williams & Johnny Watson

 Tracklist
A     Wolfman     2:20
J. Watson
B     Hold On , I'm Comin'     2:41
I. Hayes Jr., D. Porter

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JOHNNY "GUITAR" WATSON LISTEN

FANTASY RECORDS  1973                             F-9437

credits:

Backing Vocals – Maxayn

Bass [Electric], Clavinet – Andre Lewis

Drums – Emery Thomas

Guitar [Rhythm], Saxophone [Tenor] – Henry "Hank" Redd

Guitar, Vocals, Producer, Arranged By – Johnny "Guitar" Watson

Organ, Vocals – Rudy Copeland

Saxophone [Alto] – J.D. Reed

Written-By – Johnny Watson

Recorded at

Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California, May 1973 

Engineer Jim Stern - Eddie Harris

tracks list:

A1 If I Had The Power 4:40

A2 You've Got A Hard Head 4:29

A3 Lovin' You 4:15

A4 It's All About You 3:59

B1 You're The Sweetest Thing I've Ever Had 3:57

B2 I Get A Feeling 3:40

B3 Why Don't You Treat Me Like I'm Your Man 2:55

B4 You Bring Love 3:49

B5 You Stole My Heart 3:28

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Johnny Guitar Watson ‎– A Real Mother For Ya

DJM Records 1977   ‎– DJLPA-7

 credits:

 Art Direction – David Krieger
 Drums, Co-producer [Production Assistant] – Emry Thomas
Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer, Guitar, Organ [Hammond],
Vocals, Bass [Moog], Voice [Voice Box] – Johnny G. Watson*
Producer, Arranged By, Written-By, Liner Notes – Johnny Guitar Watson
Saxophone – Knud Jensen
Trombone – Tommy Robertson*
Trumpet – Walt Fowler

Recorded at Paramount Recording Studios, Hollywood.
 Engineer – Kerry McNabb

tracks list:

 A1     A Real Mother For Ya     5:00
A2     Nothing Left To Be Desired     5:42
A3     Your Love Is My Love     4:38
A4     The Real Deal     5:53
B1     Tarzan     4:58
B2     I Wanna Thank You     6:05
B3     Lover Jones     5:23

 

 

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JOHNNY WATSON BAD

OKEH RECORDS 1967                                    OKS 14118

credits:

A&R – Stu Phillips
Arranged By – Arthur Wright
Producer – Johnny Watson, Larry Williams 

tracks list:

A1 Hold On, I'm Comin'       
A2 Fever       
A3 Coke       
A4 Knock On Wood       
A5 Unchain My Heart       
B1 Comin' Home Baby       
B2 Skate Key       
B3 Summertime       
B4 Wolfman       
B5 Reach Out, I'll Be There

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