Little Junior Parker
Blues singer and harmonica player Herman (possibly Herbert) Parker - born March 27, 1932, in Bobo, Mississippi - is better known by his stage names Little Junior Parker and Junior Parker. Regarded as one of the finest blues singers of the 1950s and 1960s, his ‘velvet-smooth’ vocals and harmonica graced many classic blues records, although there was a period when his recordings moved away from down-home blues and embraced a blues-soul direction. During his heyday, he was one of blues’ biggest stars alongside B. B. King, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland and Little Milton. In his early years, he moved to West Memphis, Tennessee and performed alongside Howlin’ Wolfe, Sonny Boy Williamson, Bobby Bland, Johnny Ace, and many others. In the early 1950s, he performed with the Beale Streeters, a coalition of performers including Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland and B. B. King. His first solo hit, “Feelin’ Good,” was released on Sun Records in 1953. Further hits included “In the Dark,” “Sweet Home Chicago,” “Driving Wheel,” and “Next Time You See Me.” Little Junior Parker was an influence on artists including Elvis Presley, who recorded a version of his “Mystery Train.” Little Junior Parker continued to tour and release hits throughout the rest of the ‘50s and ‘60s. His albums included Blues Consolidated (1958), Driving Wheel (1962), Honey-Drippin’ Blues (1969) and Little Jr. Parker: Blues Man (1969). His final hit was 1971’s “Drowning on Dry Land,” which was released on the Capitol Records label. Little Junior Parker died on November 18, 1971 of a brain tumor. He was 39.
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We're Listening To Little Junior Parker, Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 5 mei 2008
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The Essential Little Junior Parker Vol 2
Blues - Released by Roots on 1 jan. 2000
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Next Time You See Me and All the Hits Vol. 1
Wereldmuziek - Released by TP4 Music on 6 jan. 2021
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Ride with Me, Baby: The Singles 1952-1961
Blues - Released by Fantastic Voyage on 7 jun. 2012
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The 12 Days of Christmas with Little Junior Parker
Blues - Released by All I Have To Do Is Dream on 9 dec. 2019
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Music around the World by Little Junior Parker
Blues - Released by Sunny Side of the Street on 26 mei 2023
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A Prairie Windstorm
Blues - Released by prairie windstorm on 9 feb. 2023
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Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Little Junior Parker
Blues - Released by White Christmas on 4 dec. 2023
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The Essential Little Junior Parker Vol 1
Blues - Released by Roots on 1 jan. 2000
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Love My Baby
Blues - Released by G Point Entertainment System on 7 sep. 2013
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Sitting and Thinking, The Singles of Little Junior Parker Vol. 1
Jazz - Released by Lumi Entertainment on 1 okt. 2012
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Dirty Friend Blues
Jazz - Released by Diamond Days on 17 feb. 2020
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Sweet Home Chicago
Blues - Released by Academia Royal on 21 jul. 2013
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Stand by Me
Jazz - Released by Stars and Stripes on 22 okt. 2014
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We're Listening to Little Junior Parker, Vol. 2
Blues - Released by Top Tracks on 30 okt. 2013
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Nightingale
Blues - Released by oldies and hits for future on 4 mei 2019
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Have You Heard of Little Junior Parker, Vol. 2
Blues - Released by Supreme Media on 30 okt. 2013
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His Golden Years (Remastered)
Blues - Released by Master Tape Records on 3 okt. 2020
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