Chuck Willis Wails! The Complete Recordings, 1951-1956

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Annotation

The Complete Okeh, Epic & Columbia Recordings, 1951-1956

Annotation last modified on 2012-03-18 14:07 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼CD: OKeh
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Can't You See
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-01-26)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Can't You See (on 1951-01-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:31
2Be Good or Be Gone
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-01-26)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Be Good or Be Gone (on 1951-01-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Co., Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
Chuck Willis2:22
3It Ain't Right to Treat Me Wrong
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-01-26)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
It Ain't Right to Treat Me Wrong (on 1951-01-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:49
4Let's Jump Tonight
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-01-26)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
Let's Jump Tonight (on 1951-01-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:20
5It's Too Late Baby
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-06-27)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
It’s Too Late (on 1951-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Corp., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Tideland Music Publishing Corp. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Chuck Willis2:52
6I Rule My House
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-06-27)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
I Rule My House (on 1951-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:49
7My Baby's on My Mind
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-06-27)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
My Baby's on My Mind (on 1951-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:47
8I Tried (To Get Along with You)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1951-06-27)
orchestra:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
recording of:
I Tried (To Get Along with You) (on 1951-06-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:59
9Here I Come
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-02-27)
conductor:
Roy Mays (on 1952-02-27)
recording of:
Here I Come (on 1952-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Co. and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
Chuck Willis2:48
10Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-02-27)
conductor:
Roy Mays (on 1952-02-27)
cover recording of:
Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head Hard?) (on 1952-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Louis Jordan (US jazz, blues and r&b musician and songwriter) and Fleecie Moore
publisher:
Chappell Morris Ltd., Cherio Corp. and Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) (on 1945-04-16)
Chuck Willis2:24
11Loud Mouth Lucy
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-02-27)
conductor:
Roy Mays (on 1952-02-27)
recording of:
Loud Mouth Lucy (on 1952-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:16
12Salty Tears
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-02-27)
conductor:
Roy Mays (on 1952-02-27)
recording of:
Salty Tears (on 1952-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Lincoln Chase (songwriter)
publisher:
Shelby Singleton Music Inc.
Chuck Willis2:53
13Take It Like a Man
background vocals and choir vocals:
The Royals (50s R&B Group) (on 1952-06-26)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-06-26)
orchestra:
The Royals (with Chuck Willis) (on 1952-06-26)
recording of:
Take It Like a Man (on 1952-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis with The Royals2:15
14Wrong Lake to Catch a Fish
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-06-26)
orchestra:
The Royals (with Chuck Willis) (on 1952-06-26)
recording of:
Wrong Lake to Catch a Fish (on 1952-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis with The Royals2:28
15My Story
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-06-26)
orchestra:
The Royals (with Chuck Willis) (on 1952-06-26)
recording of:
My Story (on 1952-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis with The Royals3:13
16I've Been Treated Wrong Too Long
background vocals and choir vocals:
The Royals (50s R&B Group) (on 1952-06-26)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-06-26)
orchestra:
The Royals (50s R&B Group) (on 1952-06-26)
recording of:
I've Been Treated Wrong Too Long (on 1952-06-26)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis with The Royals3:12
17Don't Deceive Me
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-11-19)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1952-11-19)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1952-11-19)
recording of:
Don’t Deceive Me (Please Don’t Go) (on 1952-11-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Co. and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
Chuck Willis3:03
18My Baby's Coming Home
background vocals and choir vocals:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1952-11-19)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-11-19)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1952-11-19)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1952-11-19)
recording of:
My Baby's Coming Home (on 1952-11-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:10
19You Broke My Heart
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-11-19)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1952-11-19)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1952-11-19)
recording of:
You Broke My Heart (on 1952-11-19)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:37
20When My Day Is Over
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1952-11-19)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1952-11-19)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1952-11-19)
recording of:
When My Day Is Over (on 1952-11-19)
writer:
Tommy Purkson (US saxophonist) and Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:56
21Going to the River
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-02-05)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-02-05)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-02-05)
cover recording of:
Going to the River (on 1953-02-05)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
Chuck Willis2:57
22Baby Have Left Me Again
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-02-05)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-02-05)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-02-05)
recording of:
Baby Have Left Me Again (on 1953-02-05)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chuck Willis Music Co. and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
Chuck Willis2:58
23You're Still My Baby
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-09-17)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-09-17)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-09-17)
recording of:
You’re Still My Baby (on 1953-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd.
Chuck Willis3:11
24What's Your Name?
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-09-17)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-09-17)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-09-17)
recording of:
What's Your Name? (on 1953-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis2:34
25Make Up Your Mind
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-09-17)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-09-17)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-09-17)
recording of:
Make Up Your Mind (on 1953-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Chuck Willis3:07
26I Feel So Bad
vocals:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter) (on 1953-09-17)
orchestra:
Leroy Kirkland Orchestra (on 1953-09-17)
conductor:
Leroy Kirkland (on 1953-09-17)
recording of:
I Feel So Bad (on 1953-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Berkshire Music Inc., Cecil Lennox Ltd, Chuck Willis Music Co., Elvis Presley Music Inc. and Tideland Music Publishing Corporation
Chuck Willis2:53
2▶CD: Columbia

Credits

Release

liner notes:Bill Dahl (until 2003)
graphic design:Jeff Smith (graphic designer) (until 2003)
executive producer:Tim Livingston (until 2003)
Efram Turchick (until 2003)
producer:Stephanie Kennedy (until 2003)
mastering:Bob Irwin (until 2003)
Jayme Pieruzzi (until 2003)
ASIN:US: B000087DRH [info]