EmArcy session · in the studio
January 9, 1951
Johnny Otis And His Orchestra
In the room
- Johnny Otis – vibes
- Don Johnson – trumpet
- George Washington – trombone
- Walter Henry – alto sax
- Lorenzo Holden – tenor sax
- James Von Streeter – tenor sax
- Pete Lewis – guitar
Linda Hopkins – vocal- The Barreleers – vocal group
- Devonia Williams – piano
- Mario Delagarde – bass
- Leard Bell – drums
The takes
3 of these 4 takes stayed in the vault at the time: alternates and tunes that weren't issued. Switch to hear only the ones that came out on the records.
What the numbers mean
Mercury numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| SLA13014 | Doggin' Blues | MG-36014 |
| SLA13015 | Chitlin' Switch | Not issued at the time · later on Savoy 824 |
| SLA13016 | Warning Blues | Not issued at the time · later on Savoy 812 |
| SLA13017 | Living And Loving You | Not issued at the time · later on Savoy 780 |
4 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
