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Sunday, January 6, 2013

PAUL (GUITAR RED) JOHNSON - PRETTY EYED BABY

Paul Johnson (Guitar Red) is a lifelong Chicago resident who began his recording career in 1960. He has spent most of his life performing since then (both at blues joints and supper clubs).

This record has the dreamier aspects of doo wop incorporated into then-developing Chicago soul for a downright magical 2:10. I'm assuming the B. Davis listed as co-writer is Chicago soul raconteur/ A&R man/ producer/ arranger Billy Davis.  

This record is gorgeous, plain and simple. Should have been a massive hit...

from 1962...

PAUL (GUITAR RED) JOHNSON - PRETTY EYED BABY


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Holly said...

Derek - Do check this gentleman's very different but equally wonderful "Disco From a Space Show" from 1976, recently reissued on last year's superb 'Personal Space: Electronic Soul 1974-1984' comp .. and yes, it really is the same person! ;-)

January 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM

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