Memory Lane: The Best Songs Little Esther Ever...

by Esther Phillips

Overview

"Little" Esther Phillips was able to sign with Syd Nathan's King Records in 1951 after little more than a year with Savoy, as her contract with the latter proved invalid. Continuing to work with Johnny Otis, the 16-year-old Phillips cut some of her most important sides on Federal, supported on occasions by Clyde McPhatter and the Dominoes, Mel Walker, Bobby Nunn and the Robins, and blues pianist Little Willie Littlefield. Choice cuts here include the bluesy "I Paid My Dues," "Street Lights," "Aged and Mellow," and "Sweet Lips," plus the atmospheric "Storm" and novelty jump "The Deacon Moves In."...This is an indispensable collection. ~ Opal Louis Nations, Roots & Rhythm Newsletter

Product Details

Release Date:	09/23/1997
Label:	King
UPC:	0012676062220
Rank:	120752

Tracks

1. Heart to Heart
2. I Paid My Dues
3. Tell Him That I Need Him
4. King a Ding Doo
5. I'll Be There
6. Street Lights
7. Mainliner
8. Cherry Wine
9. Aged and Mellow
10. The Deacon Moves In
11. Somebody New
12. Sweet Moves In
13. The Storm
14. Turn the Lamps Down Low

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Esther Phillips   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Little Esther   Performer
Billy Ward   Composer
Rose Marks   Composer