{"title":"Andre Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndre Williams (November 1, 1936 - March 17th, 2019) was an American R\u0026amp;B musician who started his career in the 1950s at Fortune Records in Detroit. Known as \"Mr. Rhythm,\" he recorded over 200 songs and co-authored the R\u0026amp;B hit \"Shake a Tail Feather.\" With famous hits like \"Jail Bait,\" \"Greasy Chicken,\" and \"Bacon Fat,\" Williams became a renowned producer and songwriter for bands like *The Dirtbombs* and *Compulsive Gamblers*. Despite facing personal struggles in the 1980s, he made a comeback in the late 1990s with albums such as \"Greasy\" and \"The Black Godfather.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliams' unique style and risqué lyrics set him apart from other musicians of his time. He collaborated with talented performers including *Billy Childish* and *Kid Congo \u0026amp; the Pink Monkey Birds*, composing memorable tunes like \"Cadillac Jack\" and \"Funky Judge.\" His music resonated with audiences who appreciated his raw energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by artists like *Heavy Trash* and *The Gories*, Andre Williams left an indelible mark on the music industry. His influence can be heard in bands such as *Thee Headcoats* and *Reigning Sound*. With a discography that spans decades, Williams will always be remembered as a true pioneer of rhythm and blues\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fortune-of-hits-black-friday-2023","title":"Fortune of Hits - Black Friday 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis product is a Black Friday Record Store Day title and not available to pre-order.\n\nAvailable to buy in-store and online from 8am on 25\/11\/2023 (Black Friday Record Store Day).\nDon’t forget: Click 'Notify Me' to be the first to know about its availability online. It also helps us to place accurate orders so that we can please as many of you as possible on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e.First time on vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Night Train International","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50390611132747,"sku":"2062823","price":57.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/download_e229cf07_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726392812"},{"product_id":"bacon-fat-and-24-more-sizzling-cuts-of-detroit-soul-roots-1955-1960","title":"Bacon Fat and 24 More Sizzling Cuts Of Detroit Soul Roots 1955-1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a journeyman singer, songwriter and producer, Andre Williams enjoyed success at different levels in a remarkable career, which spanned seven decades. He first tasted success in the mid-1950s as the lead singer in a vocal group who were billed variously as The 5 Dollars, The Don Juans, and\/or His New Group. They appeared as the latter on Williams' 1957 breakthrough Top 10 R\u0026amp;B hit 'Bacon Fat', on the Fortune label, on which Andre's own billing also carried the strapline, 'Mr. Rhythm'.  Although 'Bacon Fat' was his only national hit, Fortune releases like 'Going Down To Tia Juana', 'Bobby Jean', 'Jail Bait' and 'Greasy Chicken' were all regional successes, notably in and around Detroit.  He later wrote extensively for labels like Motown, Golden World, Chess, Mar-V-Lus, and Won-Der-Ful, while in the 70s he worked with Parliament, Funkadelic and George Clinton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracks: Pulling Time \/ Going Down To Tia Juana \/ Mozelle \/ Just Want A Little Lovin’ \/ Bobby Jean W\/The Don Juans \/ Just Because Of A Kiss \/ Bacon Fat \/ I Wanna Know Why \/ Mean Jean \/ Jail Bait \/ My Tears \/ The Greasy Chicken \/ Come On, Baby \/ Don’t Touch \/ Please Pass The Biscuits \/ My Last Dance With You \/ Hey! 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For 'I Wanna Go Back To Detroit City', his fifth album for Bloodshot Records, he wanted to return to his adopted hometown of Detroit - a town that's seen peaks and valleys just like Andre; from hustle and bustle to bust, from drinking out of crystal to drinking out of brown paper. Here, the living legend is joined by a who's-who of Detroit's finest, including Dennis Coffey (Funk Brothers), Matthew Smith (Outrageous Cherry, Rodriguez), Dan Kroha (Gories, Demolition Doll Rods), and Jim White (Dirty Three, Cat Power) for a study in slow burning, slinky, psychedelic slow. 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