The Best of the Okeh Years

Track Listings
1. Two for the Price of One - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
2. Keep on Lovin' You - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
3. Ask Me - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
4. Ain't Gonna Move - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
5. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
6. Too Late - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
7. Love Is Such a Funny Thing - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
8. Takin' No Chances - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
9. I'd Rather Fight Than Switch - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
10. Quitter Never Wins - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
11. Nobody - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
12. Find Yourself Someone to Love - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
13. Fever - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
14. Coke - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
15. Unchained My Heart - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
16. Comin' Home Baby - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
17. Skate Key - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
18. Summertime - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
19. Makin' Whoopee - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
20. Ain't Misbehavin' - Johnny "Guitar" Watson

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
In the mid-1960s, Johnny "Guitar" Watson hooked up with Larry Williams (who by that time was the West Coast recording producer for Okeh) and recorded a number of sides for that label, including the Top 40 R&B hits "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and "Nobody" (which was recorded along with Kaleidoscope). This collection compiles the best of the three albums he recorded for the Okeh label, and includes two tracks originally released as singles in 1967.

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The Best of the Okeh Years

The Best of the Okeh Years
The Best of Walter Jackson: Welcome Home - The Okeh Years
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding Listening Pleasure
  • master singer
  • Very Underrated Artist
  • The best of Memories
  • A magnificent collection from a premier artist.
 The Best of Walter Jackson: Welcome Home - The Okeh Years
Walter Jackson
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002AA9
Release Date: 1996-06-04

Tracks:

  1. My Ship Is Comin' In
  2. What Would You Do
  3. It's All Over
  4. That's What Mama Say
  5. Suddenly I'm All Alone
  6. It's An Uphill Climb (To The Bottom)
  7. Tear For Tear
  8. After You There Can Be Nothing
  9. Speak Her Name
  10. Lee Cross
  11. Moonlight In Vermont
  12. Funny (Not Much)
  13. A Corner In The Sun
  14. There Goes That Song Again
  15. Welcome Home

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Listening Pleasure.......2007-06-27

I have listened to the CD so often that it is a wonder I have not worn it out if that were possible.

5 out of 5 stars master singer.......2007-01-22

All of my teenage years were in the 1960's, i was fortunate to listen to rock'n-roll, blues and soul in and urban city of D.C. The late walter Jackson was very special not because of his disability and singing, but the delivery and expression through out his phrasing. He told a story with beautiful tonement that vibrated with a sense of crying, begging and moaning for love of a woman. Only a true music lover and listner can appreciate the soul of a Walter Jackson.

5 out of 5 stars Very Underrated Artist.......2002-02-15

I got to Hear His stuff when I was a Little boy thanks to My Mother.back then Radio gave everybody a chance&you had to bring the goods&Walter Jackson did.He had a Cool Vocal Delievery.the music is still very soulful&right on time.Artists like Him shouldn't be overlooked they have alot going for them if given a fair chance.

5 out of 5 stars The best of Memories.......2000-04-12

I remember Walter's music from the '60's, especially this album which has nothing but great cuts. The soul that comes out of this man cannot be compared to anyone before or since...and the voice that transmits it is incomparable as well. It's truly unfortunate that the Walter Jackson discography is so limited, but 'Welcome Home', of itself, gives us an immensely satisfying taste of the man.

5 out of 5 stars A magnificent collection from a premier artist........1999-08-12

No one can do it like Walter Jackson! His smooth, sensual voice and profound lyrics make you feel like he is in the room with you. You can feel his pain/pleasure in every song. Grab this CD - it is a collection of his best work. Listen to it with someone you love, grab the wine, and enjoy!
The Best of the Okeh Years
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What more could you want?
 The Best of the Okeh Years
Johnny Guitar Watson , and Larry Williams
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00019JRB8
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Two for the Price of One - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  2. Keep on Lovin' You - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  3. Ask Me - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  4. Ain't Gonna Move - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  5. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  6. Too Late - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  7. Love Is Such a Funny Thing - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  8. Takin' No Chances - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  9. I'd Rather Fight Than Switch - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  10. Quitter Never Wins - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  11. Nobody - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  12. Find Yourself Someone to Love - Johnny "Guitar" Watson, Larry Williams
  13. Fever - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  14. Coke - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  15. Unchained My Heart - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  16. Comin' Home Baby - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  17. Skate Key - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  18. Summertime - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  19. Makin' Whoopee - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
  20. Ain't Misbehavin' - Johnny "Guitar" Watson

Album Description

In the mid-1960s, Johnny "Guitar" Watson hooked up with Larry Williams (who by that time was the West Coast recording producer for Okeh) and recorded a number of sides for that label, including the Top 40 R&B hits "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" and "Nobody" (which was recorded along with Kaleidoscope). This collection compiles the best of the three albums he recorded for the Okeh label, and includes two tracks originally released as singles in 1967.

Album Description

Featuring Larry Williams & The Johnny Guitar Watson Trio. In the mid-1960s, Johnny ''Guitar'' Watson hooked up with Larry Williams (who by that time was the West Coast recording producer for Okeh) and recorded a number of sides for that label, including the Top 40 R&B hits ''Mercy, Mercy, Mercy'' and ''Nobody'' (which was recorded along with Kaleidoscope). This collection compiles the best of the three albums he recorded for the Okeh label, and includes two tracks originally released as singles in 1967. 20 tracks. Collectables. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What more could you want?.......2006-02-23

This collection seems overlooked to me. The All-Music Guide lists it, but doesn't have a word to say about it. Even Amazon, though they stock it, doesn't display a photo of the cover. And no one has reviewed it. I first heard 'Two For The Price Of One' on a Rhino Soul Shots collection I bought and I loved it immediately. Much later, I bought a Fantasy collection that had their take on 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy' and again, I loved it. I'd made up my mind at that point to buy the cd Two For The Price of One, but it was a bit pricey, had only 10 songs, and I just never got around to getting it and sort of lost interest. Now years later, I find this "collection", which has "Two...." in its entirety plus 10 more cuts from the man's Okeh years.

Its wonderful! The 12 cuts with Larry Williams are 1st class 60s soul, with great chemistry and energy. The last 8 cuts are from Watson's 2 (mostly) instrumental albums for Okeh, 'The Fantastic Piano and Guitar of Johnny Watson - BAD' and 'The Johnny Watson Trio Plays Fats Waller'. This cuts are jazzy and laid back, but still fine.

Part of the reason this may be overlooked is that it is issued on Collectables, which has a reputation for substandard sound and skimpy or no liner notes. The sound here is really good, but the package (liner notes, graphics, one embarrassing mis-spelling) leave much to be desired. The music is always enhanced by the stories and history that surrounds it, and there is nothing here of value but the music itself. Particularly reissue labels should know that with the proliferation of downloadable music, what you offer besides the music becomes more and more important. Those of you who have purchased a box set with a booklet full of quality pictures, recording information, biographical background, etc. will know exactly what I mean. Adding value is the name of the game in many businesses today, and nowhere is it more important than in the music business.

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