Johnny Otis (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, talent scout, and preacher. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins,... [more on Wikipedia]
Johnny Otis began charting in 1950 with Rockin' Blues.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 11 Top‑10s, 2 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Ma (He's Making Eyes at Me) - #2: Willie and the Hand Jive - #3: Double Crossing Blues - #4: Cupid Boogie - #5: Bye Bye Baby
Cry Baby
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#4 Cupid Boogie
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#3 Double Crossing Blues
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Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues)
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Rockin' Blues
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Wedding Boogie
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All Nite Long
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Gee Baby
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Mambo Boogie
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Call Operator 210
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#1 Ma (He's Making Eyes at Me)
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#5 Bye Bye Baby
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#2 Willie and the Hand Jive
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Crazy Country Hop
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Castin' My Spell
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Mumblin' Mosie
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Country Girl
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