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:

1. Oxford Gray – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
2. Jennie Lee – Wilton Felder, Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
3. Bootie Cooler – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
4. Knowing (That You Want Him) – Johnny Otis
5. Funky Thithee – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
6. Shuggie’s Boogie – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
7. Hurricane – Johhny Otis, Shuggie Otis
8. Gospel Groove – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
9. Baby, I Needed You – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis
10. Hawkins – Johnny Otis, Shuggie Otis