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Chuck Willis was one of the great early R&B singers and bandleaders that helped form the roots of rock & roll. It is pity that he passed on in 1955, and could not witness the fruits of his labor. A prolific songwriter, Willis wrote 12 of the 14 tracks on this solid collection, though his claim to have written "C.C. Rider" is specious at best. As a vocalist whose singing parallels Fats Domino's, his wailing, shouting, belting, and crooning have always set a high standard for the soul brothers that followed. Among some of his all-time great tunes included are "What Am I Here For?," "Just One Kiss," "Keep-A-Drivin'," "Sugar Sugar," and "My Baby," but really, everything here is definitive. Contemporary vocalists owe a big debt to Willis, and at the very least, someone should revisit this awesome music.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
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Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - George Barnes, Guitar - King Curtis, Tenor Saxophone - Reggie Obrecht, Conductor, Arranger - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals - Harris, Writer - JAY, Writer - Teddy Charles, Band Member - Sam Price, Piano
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - George Barnes, Guitar - King Curtis, Tenor Saxophone - Reggie Obrecht, Arranger - Joe Marshall, Drums - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Willis, Composer - Teddy Charles, Band Member - Sam Price, Piano
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1958 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Writer
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Willis, Composer, Lyricist - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Mike Stoller, Piano - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Joe Marshall, Drums - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Harry Breuer, Xylophone - Kenny Burrell, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1963 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Jerry Wexler, Producer - Al Caiola, Guitar - Lloyd Trotman, Bass Guitar - Phil Kraus, Percussion - AHMET ERTEGUN, Producer - Panama Francis, Drums - Sam Taylor, Tenor Saxophone - Chuck Willis, MainArtist - Willis Chuck, Vocals, Writer - Jesse Stone, Conductor, Arranger - Gene Barge, Tenor Saxophone - JAMES HARRIS, Piano - Roy Gaines, Guitar
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 1956 Atlantic Recording Corporation
Album review
Chuck Willis was one of the great early R&B singers and bandleaders that helped form the roots of rock & roll. It is pity that he passed on in 1955, and could not witness the fruits of his labor. A prolific songwriter, Willis wrote 12 of the 14 tracks on this solid collection, though his claim to have written "C.C. Rider" is specious at best. As a vocalist whose singing parallels Fats Domino's, his wailing, shouting, belting, and crooning have always set a high standard for the soul brothers that followed. Among some of his all-time great tunes included are "What Am I Here For?," "Just One Kiss," "Keep-A-Drivin'," "Sugar Sugar," and "My Baby," but really, everything here is definitive. Contemporary vocalists owe a big debt to Willis, and at the very least, someone should revisit this awesome music.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:33:50
- Main artists: Chuck Willis
- Composer: Willis
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B R&B
© 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing ℗ 2004 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing
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