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Roots and Rhythms
Wednesday November 29th, 2017 with Retro Renny
The drums, vibes, orchestra and music of Ionnis Alexandres Veliotes a.k.a. JOHNNY OTIS. Godfather of West Coast Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll midwife.

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Johnny Otis is an unsung hero of West Coast R&B and early Rock & Roll. Tonight's show features the music Johnny Otis, his drums & his orchestra. Tonight is a show in a box. All the music on tonight's show comes from the 3 CD collection of Johnny Otis' music: 'That's Your Last Boogie! The Best Of Johnny Otis 1945-1960' on the Fantastic Voyage label.
Hunter Hancock’s "Harlematinee" Radio Show Theme
HUNTER HANCOCK with THE JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA - That's Your Last Boogie! The Best Of Johnny Otis 1945-1960: Rockin' Blues - ’51 radio broadcast/’02 Savoy Records/’12 Fantastic Voyage/Future Noise Music Ltd.
Harlem Nocturne
JOHNNY OTIS, HIS DRUMS & ORCHESTRA - That’s Your Last Boogie!: Barrel House Stomp (1945-50) - ’45 Excelsior Records/’12 Fantastic Voyage/Future Noise Music Ltd.
Good Boogdi Googie
GEORGE WASHINGTON with JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA - Barrel House Stomp (1945-50) - ’47 Excelsior Records
That’s Your Last Boogie
JOE SWIFT with JOHNNY OTIS & HIS ORCHESTRA - Barrel House Stomp (1945-50) - ’48 Exclusive Records
Court Room Blues
JOHNNY OTIS & HIS ORCHESTRA - Barrel House Stomp (1945-50) - ’49 Excelsior Records
Midnight In The Barrelhouse
JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA feat. PETE LEWIS and his guitar - Barrel House Stomp (1945-50) - ’49 Excelsior Records
Wedding Boogie
JOHNNY OTIS’ CONGREGATION with LITTLE ESTHER, MEL WALKER & LEE GRAVES - That's Your Last Boogie! The Best Of Johnny Otis 1945-1960: Rockin' Blues - ’50 /’12 Fantastic Voyage/Future Noise Music Ltd.
Mambo Boogie
THE JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA - Rockin' Blues (1950-52) - ’51 Savoy Records
All Nite Long
THE JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA - Rockin' Blues (1950-52) - ’51 Savoy Records
Goomp Blues
JOHNNY OTIS & HIS ORCHESTRA - Rockin' Blues (1950-52) - ’52 Mercury Records
Rock Me Baby
THE JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA - That’s Your Last Boogie!: Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’53 Peacock Records
Shake It
JOHNNY OTIS & HIS ORCHESTRA - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’54 Peacock Records
Bye Bye Baby
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’57 Capitol Records
Shake It, Lucy Baby
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’58 Capitol Records
Willie And The Hand Jive
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’58 Capitol Records
Crazy Country Hop
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’58 Capitol Records
Castin' My Spell
THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW - Going Crazy (1952-60) - ’59 Capitol Records
Interactive CKCU
Renny G (host)
I dare you to not like this music! If you're not tapping your toes to this music seek immediate medical attention, you may already be dead.

6:54 PM, November 29th, 2017
Renny G (host)
Hello out there.... Anyone listening?

8:09 PM, November 29th, 2017
Renny G (host)
I'm gonna get a complex.

8:20 PM, November 29th, 2017
Renny G (host)
This man was called the King of Rock & Roll in the late Forties & early Fifties.

8:34 PM, November 29th, 2017
Renny G (host)
He was at least a midwife Rock & Roll.

8:36 PM, November 29th, 2017
Daragh
Didn't QUITE catch it live....6:40 pm here in BC now. Love Johnny's voice - don't care what he sings! (but I like your selections!).

9:41 PM, November 29th, 2017
Renny G (host)
Thanks for listening Daragh. I hope it got you up and dancing.

11:32 PM, November 29th, 2017