Let's Have A Party - Amos Milburn

Bad Bad Whiskey

Let's Have A Party

Amos Milburn 

Concept and Compilation: Gilles Petard

Photo: A. Neal

Aladdin (Pathe Marconi EMI Reedition - 1546711 PM 231-1983) 

Manufactured in France

From the back cover: Amos was born in Houston, Texas, where even at the early age of five, he began displaying his potential talents in the musical field. All through his early years the blues came to Amos and Amos came to the blues. Each original composition is more than a piece of music, it's almost a history of people – a history of the people he knew – set to music, although the tempos are bright and modern, there is a folk song quality to them.

After graduating from high school in 1942, Amos enlisted for a hitch in the U.S. Navy. After his discharge he returned to Texas and in 1946, organized his own six man unit and worked for a while in a small Houston club.

Amos worked his way from club to club until he finally arrived in Los Angeles, where, upon his arrival, the president of the local musician's union suggested he contact Aladdin Records for an audition. He did, had an audition and on the same day signed an exclusive recording contract.  A few days later he cut his first sides. His first record, After Midnight, was an immediate success. Hit after hit followed – Chickenshack Boogie, Bewildered, etc. and Amos was firmly enthroned as king of the rhythm and blue vocal stars!

Chicken Shack Boogie

Trouble In Mind

I Know You Love Me

Good Good Whiskey

Rocky Mountain

Let's Rock Awhile

Down The Road Apiece

Bewildered

One Scotch, One Bourbon, One Beer

Let's Have A Party

I'm Still A Fool For You

Bad Bad Whiskey

My Happiness Depends On You

All Is Well