Little Milton
James Milton Campbell, Jr. (September 7, 1934 – August 4, 2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist, best known for his hit records "Grits Ain't Groceries," "Walking the Back Streets and Crying," and "We're Gonna Make It."
Biography
Milton was born James Milton Campbell, Jr., in the Mississippi Delta town of Inverness and raised in Greenville by a farmer and local blues musician. By age twelve he was a street musician, chiefly influenced by T-Bone Walker and his blues and rock and roll contemporaries. He joined the Rhythm Aces in the early part of the 1950s, a three piece band who played throughout the Mississippi Delta area. One of the group was Eddie Cusic who taught Milton to play the guitar. In 1952, while still a teenager playing in local bars, he caught the attention of Ike Turner, who was at that time a talent scout for Sam Phillips' Sun Records. He signed a contract with the label and recorded a number of singles. None of them broke through onto radio or sold well at record stores, however, and Milton left the Sun label by 1955.
Little Milton (disambiguation)
Little Milton (born James Milton Campbell, Jr., 1934–2005) was an American R&B/blues singer and guitarist
Little Milton may also refer to:
See also
My Way (disambiguation)
"My Way" is a 1969 song popularized by Frank Sinatra.
My Way may also refer to:
Music
Songs
Albums
My Way
"My Way" is a song popularized by Frank Sinatra. Its lyrics were written by Paul Anka and set to music based on the French song "Comme d'habitude" co-composed, co-written and performed in 1967 by Claude François. Anka's English lyrics are unrelated to the original French song.
Background
Paul Anka heard the original 1967 French pop song, Comme d'habitude (As Usual) performed by Claude François, while on holiday in the south of France. He flew to Paris to negotiate the rights to the song. In a 2007 interview, he said, "I thought it was a bad record, but there was something in it." He acquired adaptation, recording, and publishing rights for the mere nominal or formal consideration of one dollar, subject to the provision that the melody's composers would retain their original share of royalty rights with respect to whatever versions Anka or his designates created or produced. Some time later, Anka had a dinner in Florida with Frank Sinatra and "a couple of Mob guys" during which Sinatra said "I'm quitting the business. I'm sick of it; I'm getting the hell out."
My Way (Lady Saw album)
My Way is the 7th studio album by Jamaican recording artist Lady Saw. The album featured guest artists such as Eve, Camar Doyles, & Ding Dong. A duet with Ali Campbell on "I Do Love You" was recorded for the album, but not included on the final tracklisting.
Track listing
Singles
Several singles were taken from the album. The first, "Party 'Til December", was released on August 10, 2010.
Reception
AllMusic gave the album 4/5 stars and a positive review:
Reggae Vibes fans gave the album a rating of "Very Good", with the accompanying review by the website stating:
References
Podcasts:
Little Milton
ALBUMS
- Stax Profiles: Little Milton released: 2006
- Think of Me released: 2005
- Walkin' the backstreets released: 2002
- Anthology 1953-1961 released: 2002
- Feel It released: 2000
- Welcome to Little Milton released: 1999
- For Real released: 1998
- Greatest Hits: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection released: 1997
- The Blues Collection 48: Stand by Me released: 1995
- Live at Westville Prison released: 1995
- Welcome to the Club: The Essential Chess Recordings released: 1994
- Strugglin' Lady released: 1992
- Reality released: 1991
- Sun Masters released: 1990
- Too Much Pain released: 1990
- Back to Back released: 1988
- Movin' to the Country released: 1987
- We're Gonna Make It / Little Milton Sings Big Blues released: 1986
- Annie Mae's Cafe released: 1986
- Playing for Keeps released: 1984
- If Walls Could Talk released: 1970
- Grits Ain't Groceries released: 1969
- We're Gonna Make It released: 1965
- We're Gonna Make It / Sings Big Blues released:
- I'm a Gambler released:
- Bobbin Blues Masters, Volume 1 released:
- Cheatin' Habit released:
- Guitar Man released:
- Friend of Mine released:
- Best of Lil Milton released:
- Tending His Roots released:
Stax Profiles: Little Milton
Released 2006- Let Me Down Easy
- I Can't Quit You Baby
- That's What Love Will Make You Do
- Walkin' the Back Streets and Crying
- Blind Man
- The Thrill Is Gone
- If That Ain't a Reason (For Your Woman to Leave You)
- Behind Closed Doors
- If You Talk in Your Sleep
- Tin Pan Alley
- I'm Living Off the Love You Give
- Blue Monday
- Lovin' Stick
- Little Bluebird
Anthology 1953-1961
Released 2002- Somebody Told Me
- Beggin' My Baby
- I Love My Baby
- Running Wild Blues
- Oo-Wee, Wee Baby
- If Crying Would Help Me
- If You Love Me
- Alone and Blue
- Lookin' for My Baby
- Homesick for My Baby
- She's My Queen
- Re-Beat
- That Will Never Do
- I'm a Lonely Man
- Long Distance Operator
- I Found Me a New Love
- I'm Tryin'
- Strange Dreams
- Hold Me Tight
- Same Old Blues
- Dead Love
- My Baby Pleases Me
- Let It Be Known
- Hey Girl!
- Cross My Heart
- I'm in Love
- My Mind Is Troubled
The Blues Collection 48: Stand by Me
Released 1995- Losing Hand
- Life Is Like That
- Blind Man
- Stand by Me
- We're Gonna Make It
- Who's Cheating Who
- You're Welcome to the Club
- I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town
- Can't Hold Back the Tears
- Grits Ain't Groceries (All Around the World)
- Let's Get Together
- Your Precious Love
- Kansas City
- Things I Used to Do
- If Walls Could Talk
- Blues Get Off My Shoulder
- Good to Me as I Am to You
- Poor Man
Welcome to the Club: The Essential Chess Recordings
Released 1994- She Put a Spell on Me
- Sneaking Around
- I'm Coming Home
- Lonely No More
- Someone to Love
- I Need Somebody
- My Song
- Never Too Old
- I Wonder Why
- So Mean to Me
- Losing Hand
- Ain't No Big Deal on You
- Meddlin'
- Blind Man
- Stand by Me
- Sacrifice
- Blues in the Night
- You're Welcome to the Club
- Can't Hold Back the Tears
- Country Style
- We're Gonna Make It
- Who's Cheating Who
- Without My Sweet Baby
- Feel So Bad
We're Gonna Make It / Little Milton Sings Big Blues
Released 1986- We're Gonna Make It
- You're Wellcome to the Club
- I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town
- Blues in the Night
- Country Style
- Who's Cheating Who?
- Blind Man
- Can't Hold Back the Tears
- Believe in Me
- Stand by Me
- Life Is Like That
- Ain't No Big Deal on You
- Feel So Bad
- Reconsider Baby
- Stormy Monday
- Woke Up This Morning
- Hard Luck Blues
- Please, Please, Please
- Sweet Sixteen (edited version)
- Fever
- Sneakin' Around
- Have Mercy, Baby
- Part Time Love
We're Gonna Make It / Sings Big Blues
- We're Gonna Make It
- You're Welcome to the Club
- I'm Gonna Move to Outskirts of Town
- Blues in the Night
- Country Style
- Who's Cheating Who?
- Blind Man
- Can't Hold Back the Tears
- Believe in Me
- Stand by Me
- Life Is Like That
- Ain't No Big Deal on You
- Feel So Bad
- Reconsider Baby
- Stormy Monday
- Woke Up This Morning
- Hard Luck Blues
- Please Please Please
- Sweet Sixteen
- Fever
- Sneakin' Around
- Don't Deceive Me
- Have Mercy Baby
- Part Time Love
Best of Lil Milton
- A Rainy Night in Georgia
- A Real Good Woman
- Blind Man
- Blues Is Alright
- Gimme' My Broom
- Just a Little Bit
- Love Hurts
- Mr. & Mrs. Untrue
- Poke Salad Annie
- Some Kind of Wonderful
- Steal Away
- Two Loves
- We're Gonna Make It
- Who's Cheating Who?
- You Better Change Your Ways
- Eight Men, Four Women
- That's How Strong My Love Is
Born: 1934-09-07
Died: 2005-08-04
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
-
by Little Milton
Baby I Love You
by: Little MiltonBaby, I love you, yes I do
Baby, I love you, yes I do
I don't know why I love you but I do
Girl, I'm crazy, oh Lord, I'm crazy about you
You entered my life and upset my dreams
You've been a part of me all my life it seems, oh
Baby, I love you, yes I do
Baby, I love you, yes I do
I'm all alone because I can't stand the crowds
You see the talking and the laughter, oh, it's much too loud
I'm gonna sit here all alone
Hoping while I pray that [Incomprehensible]
Baby, I love you, yes I do
Baby, I love you, yes I do
Baby, I love you, yes I do
Oh, Lord my hair, my hair is turning gray
Like a fool I've wasted most of my life away
I'm gonna dry away all these tears
Try to enjoy my last few years
Though I'm leaving you on your own
Don't forget to pray for me, darling, while I'm gone
Go to church, oh Lord, and light a candle
Oh, but don't forget me
Baby, I love you, yes I do
Baby, I love you, yes I do