Shuggie Otis

• 180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL

Here Comes Shuggie Otis is the debut album by guitarist and songwriter Shuggie Otis, released when he was only 18 years old. Produced and arranged by his father, Johnny Otis, the set features nine original cuts co-written by the pair.

The album is evenly divided between vocal tunes and instrumentals. It was this effort that earned him the title of “child prodigy”. The album stands the test of time, since tracks like “Gospel Groove” and “Funky Thithee” are fan favourites to this day.

PERSONNEL:

• Shuggie Otis - (guitar, vocals)
• Johnny Otis, Ray Johnson, Shuggie Otis - (piano)
• Leon Haywood, Shuggie Otis - (organ)
• Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis, Wilton Felder - (celeste)
• Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis, Wilton Felder - (harpsichord)
• Wilton Felder - (electris bass)
• Al McKibbon - (string bass)
• "Stix" Hooper, Abe Mills, Paul Lagos - (drums)
• Johnny Otis - (timpani, percussion)
• Hank Jernigan, Jack Kelso*, Jim Horn, Plas Johnson, Preston Love - (saxes)
• Bob Mitchell, Melvin Moore - (trumpet)
• Gene "Mighty Flea" Conners - (trombone)
• Richard Mackey, Willie Ruff - (fresh horn)
• Hank Jernigan, Jack Kelso, Preston Love - (flute)
• Marilyn Baker, Rollice Dale - (violin)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Oxford Gray
• A2. Jennie Lee
• A3. Bootie Cooler
• A4. Knowing (That You Want Him)
• A5. Funky Thithee

• SIDE B
• B1. Shuggie's Boogie
• B2. Hurricane
• B3. Gospel Groove
• B4. Baby, I Needed You
• B5. The Hawks