MEL WALKER

Savoy 45-849

Natürlich wieder mit der Band von JOHNNY OTIS auf
Mercury 8289x45

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Dann nochmals genau:
MEL WALKER, geborener Melvin Lightsy am 3. November 1929 in Bloomberg,
Texas. Aufgewachsen in Los Angeles, war er bis 1954 mit Johnny Otis in der
Band. Dann einige Inhaftierungen wegen Drogenbesitz und Drogenmissbrauch.
Er wurde am 23. April 1964 in einer Allee in Los Angeles aufgefunden, nachdem
er sich den goldenen Schuss gesetzt hatte.

Kurz-Bio:
Der R&B-Sänger Mel Walker wurde am 3. November 1929 in Bloomburg, Texas, als Melvin Lightsey geboren und wuchs in Los Angeles auf, wo er am 23. April 1964 in einer Seitengasse, vermutlich wegen einer Überdosis an Drogen, tot aufgefunden wurde.
Auf diesen Singles war Mel Walker präsent:
REGENT (78er)
02 50....1016-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA Vocal by Mel Walker and the Bluenotes..Cry Baby (SLA-5104-A)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS QUINTETTE Vocal by Devonia..I’m Not Falling In Love With You (SLA-4451) (dann SAVOY 749)
SAVOY
03 50....45-735-A....LITTLE ESTHER with MEL WALKER Accomp. by THE JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. ..Mistrustin' Blues (45-SLA-5114)/-B….LITTLE ESTHER with the JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. ..Misery (45-SLA-5107-2)
REGENT (78er)
05 50....1018-A....MEL WALKER with Johnny Otis Orch. ..Dreamin' Blues (SLA-5115-3)/-B….Helpless (SLA-5112-1) (dann SAVOY 748)
SAVOY
05 50....45-748-A....MEL WALKER with Johnny Otis Orch. ..Dreamin' Blues (SLA-5115-3)/-B….Helpless (SLA-5112-1) (REGENT 1018)
05 50....45-749-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA Vocal by Mel Walker and the Bluenotes..Cry Baby (SLA-5104-A)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS QUINTETTE Vocal by Devonia..I’m Not Falling In Love With You (SLA-4451) (REGENT 1016)
06 50....45-750-A....LITTLE ESTHER with Johnny Otis Orchestra and the Beltones..Just Can't Get Free (SBA-673)/-B….LITTLE ESTHER and Mel Walker with Johnny Otis Orchestra..Cupid's Boogie (SLA-5116)
08 50....45-759-A....LITTLE ESTHER and Mel Walker with JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. ..Deceivin' Blues (45-SAV-6815)/-B….LITTLE ESTHER with JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. ..Lost Dream Blues (45-SAV-6814)
REGENT (78er)
08 50....1022-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA with MEL WALKER..Strange Woman (SAV-6817)/-B….Lonely Blues (SAV-6816)
SAVOY
10 50....45-764-A....JOHNNY OTIS' CONGREGATION The Cast Bride: LITTLE ESTHER Groom: MELWALKER Preacher: LEE GRAVES..Wedding Boogie (SAV-6821)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA with LITTLE ESTHER and MEL WALKER Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues) (SAV-6822)
REGENT (78er)
11 50....1027-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. WITH MEL WALKER..Rockin’ Blues (SS-6833)/-B….My Heart Tells Me (SBA-674) (dann SAVOY 766)
SAVOY
11 50....45-766-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. WITH MEL WALKER..Rockin’ Blues (SS-6833)/-B….My Heart Tells Me (SBA-674) (REGENT 1027)
01 51....45-775-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. with LITTLE ESTHER and MEL WALKER..Love Will Break Your Heart (SAV-6823)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. with LITTLE ESTHER..I Don't Care (SS-6834)
02 51....45-777-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA Vocal: Mel Walker..Gee Baby (45-SLA 13006)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA..Mambo Boogie (45-SLA 13018)
REGENT
05 51....45-1036-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA with MEL WALKER and LITTLE ESTHER..I Dream (SS-6835)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA..Hangover Blues (SLA-4446Z1) (dann SAVOY 787)
SAVOY
05 51....45-787-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA with MEL WALKER and LITTLE ESTHER..I Dream (SS-6835)/-B….JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA..Hangover Blues (SLA-4446Z1) (REGENT 1036)
05 51....45-788-A....JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA (Vocal - J. Otis)..All Nite Long (SS 6841)/-B….MEL WALKER with JOHNNY OTIS ORCHESTRA..New Love (SLA 13019-1)
10 51....45-821-A....MEL WALKER with JOHNNY OTIS ORCH. ..Sunset To Dawn (SAV-6820)/Feel Like Cryin' Again (SLA-13008-1)
FEDERAL
12 51....45—12055-AA....LITTLE ESTHER With the J. and O. Orchestra..The Crying Blues (45—196)/-A….LITTLE ESTHER and MEL With the J. and O. Orchestra..Ring-A-Ding-Doo (45—194)
SAVOY
06 52....45-849-A....MEL WALKER..Help Me Blues (45-SS-6842)/-B….Heartache Here I Come (45-SLA-13009-1)
MERCURY
08 52....8289-X45....JOHNNY OTIS And His Orchestra Featuring MEL WALKER..Call Operator 210 (9208)/Baby Baby Blues (9209)
09 52....8295-X45....JOHNNY OTIS AND HIS ORCHESTRA - Vocal by Mel Walker..The Candle's Burnin' Low (YW9213)/Gypsy Blues (YW9210)
04 53....70050-X45....JOHNNY OTIS and his Orchestra - Vocal by Mel Walker Ada Wilson..The Love Bug Boogie (YW 9339)/JOHNNY OTIS and his Orchestra - Vocal by Mel Williams..Brown Skin Butterball (YW 9340)
11 53....70276-X45....MEL WALKER..Unlucky Man (YW9922)/My Baby (YW9923)
02 54....70323X45....MEL WALKER..You Passed By (YW9936)/Feelin' Mighty Lonesome (YW9925)
05 54....70370-X45....MEL WALKER..I'd Like To Make You Mine (YW9938)/Another Sad Night (YW9924)
SAVOY
12 54....45-1146-A....ESTHER & MEL..My Xmas Blues (SAV-6822)/-B….FELIX GROSS AND HIS ORCHESTRA..Love For Christmas (SLA-4434)

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