Time: 59:29
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1990
Styles: Piano Blues
Art: Full
01. Love Letters In The Sand (4:02)
02. Sentimental Journey (2:23)
03. On The Sunny Side Of The Street (2:27)
04. Frankie And Johnny (3:48)
05. Don't Fence Me In (2:31)
06. Misty (4:53)
07. Pretty Brown Eyes (2:14)
08. What A Wonderful World (3:44)
09. Houston (2:54)
10. Looking Back (3:24)
11. Bad Bad Leroy Brown (3:13)
12. Mona Lisa (4:01)
13. Take These Chains From My Heart (3:28)
14. Moon Over Naples - Spanish Eyes (3:49)
15. When I Fall In Love (3:41)
16. Brahms Lullaby (2:47)
17. Tennessee Waltz (3:01)
18. Blueberry Hill (3:00)
Little Willie Littlefield began his career as a recording artist at the age of 16 for Eddie's Records in Houston. His first recording “Little Willie's Boogie” was a hit in Texas. In Houston Willie recorded 8 tracks for Eddie's Records and Freedom Records in 1948/1949.
While in Houston, word reached the Bihari brothers (owners of the Modern-label in Los Angeles) about a teenage wonderboy pianist who was currently breaking up at the Eldorado Ballroom. Before leaving Houston Jules Bihari had already inked a contract, recorded Littlefield's first side “It's Midnight” and arranged for Littlefield to come to the West Coast.
When Littlefield arrived in L.A.later that month “It's Midnight” was a big hit (peaked at 3) in the charts nationwide and he was booked in L.A.'s Melody Club and in Johnny Otis' famous Barrelhouse in Watts. He was an overnight sensation. “It's Midnight” not only established him in the Rhythm and Blues field, but also left an impression on other upcoming stars such as Fats Domino who developed his triplet piano- style from the Littlefield recording.
Littlefield recorded about 30 tracks for Modern in 1949, 1950 and 1951 and scored some more hits such as “Farewell”and “I've been lost”. He recorded with L.A.'s leading Rhythm and Blues session musicians including saxplayers Maxwell Davis and Buddy Floyd, guitarists Chuck Norris and Johnny Moore and drummers Al Wichard and Jessie Price.
While in Houston, word reached the Bihari brothers (owners of the Modern-label in Los Angeles) about a teenage wonderboy pianist who was currently breaking up at the Eldorado Ballroom. Before leaving Houston Jules Bihari had already inked a contract, recorded Littlefield's first side “It's Midnight” and arranged for Littlefield to come to the West Coast.
When Littlefield arrived in L.A.later that month “It's Midnight” was a big hit (peaked at 3) in the charts nationwide and he was booked in L.A.'s Melody Club and in Johnny Otis' famous Barrelhouse in Watts. He was an overnight sensation. “It's Midnight” not only established him in the Rhythm and Blues field, but also left an impression on other upcoming stars such as Fats Domino who developed his triplet piano- style from the Littlefield recording.
Littlefield recorded about 30 tracks for Modern in 1949, 1950 and 1951 and scored some more hits such as “Farewell”and “I've been lost”. He recorded with L.A.'s leading Rhythm and Blues session musicians including saxplayers Maxwell Davis and Buddy Floyd, guitarists Chuck Norris and Johnny Moore and drummers Al Wichard and Jessie Price.
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5 comments:
Very nice post indeed Bluestender - I've been looking for this album a while now. TYVM
Great share! Thanks!!!
Many thanks for this one BT.
Thanks BT! This is a wonderful collection! :)
Que grande Little Willie, no me canso de escuchar su "Little Willie Littlefield-Yellow Boogie & Blues 1998", por años, he vuelto a el. Gracias.
Thank you. Un saludo.
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