On August 25, 1970, “Epic” label released “Here Comes Shuggie Otis”, the debut Shuggie Otis studio album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Johhny Otis.
Personnel:
- Shuggie Otis – lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano, harpsichord, organ, celesta
- Johnny Otis – piano, harpsichord, celesta, timpani, percussion
- Leon Haywood – organ
- Ray Johnson – piano
- Al McKibbon – string bass
- Wilton Felder – bass, harpsichord, celesta
- Stix Hooper, Abe Mills, Paul Lagos – drums
- Jim Horn, Plas Johnson, Preston Love, Hank Jernigan, Jack Kelso – saxophone
- Bob Mitchell, Melvin Moore – trumpet
- Gene “Mighty Flea” Conners – trombone
- Richard Mackey, Willie Ruff – French horn
- Preston Love, Jack Kelso, Hank Jernigan – flute
- Marilyn Baker, Rollice Dale – violin
- Hyman Gold, Irving Lipschultz – cello
- Eunice Wennermark, Ginger Smock, Isadore Roman, Joe Lichter – strings
- Rafael O. Valentin – engineer
- Pete Welding – liner notes
Track listing:
- Oxford Gray – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Jennie Lee – Wilton Felder, Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Bootie Cooler – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Knowing (That You Want Him) – Johnny Otis
- Funky Thithee – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Shuggie’s Boogie – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Hurricane – Johhny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Gospel Groove – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Baby, I Needed You – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
- Hawkins – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
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