Roots and Rhythms
Wednesday January 20th, 2016 with Renny Godier
Buddy And Ella Johnson - Big Band R&B
Buddy Johnson was the King of Big Band Rhythm & Blues. His sister Ella is one of the most underated vocalists in R&B. Johnson was able to keep a big band together for over twenty years by touring constantly.
| Please, Mr. Johnson ('41, Decca) Ella Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| Boogie Woogie's Mother-In-Law ('41, Decca) Buddy Johnson Orchestra - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| When My Man Comes Home ('44, Decca) Ella Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| That's The Stuff You Gotta Watch ('45, Decca) Ella Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| Fine Brown Frame ('45, Decca) Buddy Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| Walk 'Em ('46, Decca) Buddy Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| Since I Fell For You ('46, Decca) Ella Johnson - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| Shake 'Em Up ('50, Decca) Buddy Johnson Orchestra - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| You Gotta Walk That Chalk Line ('50, Decca) Buddy Johnson & Ensemble - Walk 'Em : The Decca Sessions - Ace Records |
| That's How I Feel About You ('53, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| Hittin' On Me ('53, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| Shut Your Big Mouth (Girl) ('53, unissued) Ricky Harper - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| A Pretty Girl (A Cadillac And Some Money) ('54, Mercury) Ricky Harper - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| (Gotta Go) Upside Your Head ('54, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| I Don't Want Nobody (To Have My Love But You) ('55, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| That's What You Gotta Do ('56, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| I Still Love You ('56, Mercury) Ella Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| Rock On ('57, Mercury) Buddy Johnson - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
| Sliding Horns (59, Roulette) Buddy Johnson Orchestra - Buddy And Ella Johnson: 1953-1964 - Bear Family Records |
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