OTIS JOHNNY - CD MIDNIGHT AT THE..

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'The Johnny Otis Story Volume 1 1945-1957'. In a career that spans seventy years and embraces several hundred recordings, Johnny Otis has been musician, author, DJ, TV broadcaster, minister, songwriter, bandleader, singer, talent scout and producer and has achieved maximum success with whatever hes turned his hand to. As he approaches his 90th birthday, Ace is delighted to present a two volume CD overview that spans almost 30 of his years as a musical catalyst. "Midnight At the Barrelhouse" kicks off with prime examples of Johnnys earliest work as a bandleader and runs through to the start of his time as part of Capitol Records RocknRoll roster. Even though he is not always the featured performer on these tracks, all of them bear his input and indelible imprint in some way. Among its many highlights are the original versions of R&B standards Willie And The Hand Jive, Double Crossing Blues, Tough Enough , So Fine and Every Beat Of My Heart. Also included is Johnnys Shows 1957 UK Top 10 rocked up revival of Ma! Hes Making Eyes At Me - a bigger hit here than in the USA. As ever, the music is accompanied by a booklet that overflows with period photographs and label shots to complement its lengthy essay.