{"title":"Little Willie John","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR\u0026amp;B singer Little Willie John was born on November 15, 1937 in Cullendale, Arkansas. Despite his short career, he had numerous hits including \"Fever\" in 1956 and \"Take My Love (I Want To Give It All To You)\" in 1961. Throughout his career, he was signed to King Records and frequently headlined at New York City's Apollo Theater alongside James Brown. However, his life took a tragic turn when he went to prison after stabbing a man at his own engagement party in Seattle. He eventually passed away from pneumonia in Washington State Prison in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Willie John's talent caught the attention of James Brown who managed to get him out on parole two years before his death. Unfortunately, Willie violated the parole regulations by crossing state lines to Los Angeles and had to return to prison. In tribute to him, James Brown recorded an album titled \"Thinking Of Little Willie John... And A Few Other Nice Things\". In recognition of his contributions to music, Little Willie John was posthumously inducted into the Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Willie John is often associated with artists such as LaVern Baker, Chuck Willis, Ruth Brown, Big Maybelle, Percy Mayfield, Amos Milburn and more. His soulful voice and impactful performances continue to inspire musicians today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nineteen-sixty-six","title":"Nineteen Sixty Six","description":"\u003cp\u003eone of the great lost albums of the 60s finally gets a worldwide cd premiere! some of the classiest and best mid 60s soul-blues ever committed to tape has remained unheard until now. recorded for capitol in early 1966 while little willie john was awaiting final sentencing for manslaughter, the album was mired in a raft of contractual arguments and was put on ice once it became clear that willie was going to have to serve a prison term and wouldn't be able to promote it. this cd contains everything that willie cut for capitol and is enhanced by a selection of stereo mixes and alternate versions from the sessions. arranged and produced by two music legends, hb barnum and david axelrod, it features the cream of the mid-60s l.a. session musician scene and is topped off by one of the greatest soul voices. this is a listening experience that no true soul fan will want to miss. and if you don't believe us, ask richard hawley who was enthusing about it during its mastering process as he mastered his own new album in the studio next door!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50437860327755,"sku":"305699","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"reggae-dance","title":"Reggae Dance","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissue of this 1982 release, recorded and mixed at Channel One and King Tubby's Studios. Includes killer songs such as \"Reggae Dance,\" \"Unwilling Baby Mother,\" \"Sweet Reggae Music,\" and \"This Kind Of Way\". A dancehall classic!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radiation Roots","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50828930220363,"sku":"2013126","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/8055515233933_a686631a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1731518676"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_aede5eb8_thumbnail_4096_093233e2-a883-4e13-9d35-1d34a7787355.jpg?v=1726935962","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/little-willie-john.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}