J. Otis

Real Name:
John Veliotes
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b. December 28, 1921 in Vallejo, California.

Band leader, musician, talent scout, political activist, author and artist, Johnny Otis founded the Ultra Records label in 1956 along with Frank Gallo, Eddie Mesner and Leo Mesner. When it was discovered that another label by that name already existed they changed the name of the label to Dig Records.
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Releases:
Rock 'N Roll Hit Parade Volume 1 (LP, Album)   Dig Records 1957
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 13 - Johnny Otis (LP)   Blues Spectrum 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 8 - Johnny Otis (LP)   Blues Spectrum 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 3 - Johnny Otis (LP)   Blues Spectrum  
Production:
The Young Ones (7", EP) Mumblin' Mosie La Voz De Su Amo 1962
The Watts Breakaway / You Can Depend On Me (2 versions)   Epic 1970
Back To Jazz (LP, Album)   Jazz World Records 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 11 - Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (LP)   Blues Spectrum 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 9 - Roy Milton (LP)   Blues Spectrum 1977
The New Johnny Otis Show With Shuggie Otis (Album) (2 versions)   Alligator Records ... 1981
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies (2 versions)   Frog Records ... 1982
Appears On:
Talk To Me / Here At My Phone (7") Talk To Me Dig Records 1955
Talk To Me / Here At My Phone (10", Single) Talk To Me Dig Records 1955
Talkin' 'Bout Me / Wrong Doin' Woman (7")   Ultra Records (5) 1955
Mistrustin' Blues / Misery (10", Single) Mistrustin' Blues, Misery Savoy Records 1956
My Love / Don't Cry Baby (7") My Love Dig Records 1956
All Thru The Night (LP, Album) All Through The Nite, ... Dig Records 1958
I Want A Man / Love Land (7", W/Lbl) I Want A Man King Records (3) 1962
Johnny "Guitar" Watson (LP, Album) Broke And Lonely, What... King Records (3) 1963
Rock Buster (Comp) (4 versions) Bootie Cooler CBS 1970
The Johnny Otis Show Live At Monterey! (2xLP, Album) Willie And The Hand Ji... Epic 1970
The Watts Breakaway / You Can Depend On Me (2 versions) The Watts Breakaway, Y... Epic 1970
Agua Dulce (LP) Agua Dulce (Cool-Ade) Fantasy 1971
Farther Along (Album) (3 versions) So Fine CBS/Sony ... 1971
Powerglide (Album) (3 versions) Willie And The Hand Jive Columbia ... 1972
Blue Suede Shoes (LP, Album) So Fine, Willie And Th... United Artists Records 1973
Rock'N Roll Hits (LP) Hound Dog Turquesa 1974
20 World Hits - Oldies Revival Vol. 4 (LP, Comp) Willie And The Hand Jive EMI Electrola 1976
Back To Jazz (LP, Album) Just Right, Zot-Doo-Zay Jazz World Records 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 11 - Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (LP) I'm The Midnight Creep... Blues Spectrum 1977
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Volume 9 - Roy Milton (LP) I Got A Big Fat Mama, ... Blues Spectrum 1977
The Girl Most Likely (LP, Album)   Philips 1977
The Look Of Love (LP) Every Beat Of My Heart Music For Pleasure 1978
Riding High - The Original Film Soundtrack (Album) (2 versions) Willie And The Hand Jive Arrival Records ... 1981
The New Johnny Otis Show With Shuggie Otis (Album) (2 versions) Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-... Alligator Records ... 1981
Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies (2 versions) Nothin' From Nothin' B... Frog Records ... 1982
Glad To Be (LP, Album) Every Beat Of My Heart Allegiance Records 1983
Telefoonbaby (7", Single) Telefoonbaby (Telephon... Philips 1984
Ike & Tina Turner (CD, Album) So Fine Intertape 1987
Mega Jukebox Hits (10xCD, Comp + Box) Willie And The Hand Jive Disky 1996
At Studio One - Bongo Red (Comp) (2 versions) I Said I Love You Heartbeat Records (2) 1998
Highlights Of The 50ies, 60ies And 70ies (2xCD, Comp) Dance With Me Henry Magic Factory 2000
Rare Trax Vol. 55 - R&B Jukebox - Schwarze Roots Für Weissen Rock (CD, Comp, Car) Hound Dog, Willie & Th... Rolling Stone (Germany) 2007
Behind The Sun / Money And Cigarettes (Cass) Crazy Country Hop Warner Music (Australia)  
Gee Baby / Mambo Boogie (10", Single)   Savoy Records  
I Dream / Hangover Blues (10", Single)   Regent  
Slowhand's 16 Greatest Hits (LP) Willie And The Handjive J & B Records  
The Best Of Woodstock And Flower Power (CD, Comp) So Fine Eurotrend  
Tracks Appear On:
20 World Hits - Oldies Revival Vol. 4 (LP, Comp) Willie And The Hand Jive EMI Electrola 1976
Mega Jukebox Hits (10xCD, Comp + Box) Willie And The Hand Jive Disky 1996
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