The Johnny Otis Show

About The Johnny Otis Show

Johnny Otis (born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012) was an American singer, musician, composer, arranger, bandleader, talent scout, disc jockey, record producer, television show host, artist, author, journalist, minister, and impresario. A seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll, Otis discovered artists such as Little Esther, Big Mama Thornton, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John and Hank Ballard. Known as the original "King of Rock & Roll"

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Willie and the Hand Jive

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Country Girl

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3

The Watts Breakaway

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Willy and the Hand Jive

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Watts Breakaway

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Bye Bye Baby

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7

Ma (He's Makin' Eyes At Me)

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High Heel Sneakers

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Willie & the Hand Jive

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10

Good Golly

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