Nineteen Sixty Six

one 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!