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Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), better known as Johnny Otis, was an American singer, musician, composer, and record producer. Born in Vallejo, California, he is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".

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SongAlbumDuration
Ain't Nobody Here But Us ChickensJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		3:02
Ain't Too Proud to BegJohnny Otis R&B Dance Party, Vol. 1
1999		3:04
Alligator Meat [#][Instrumental]Be Bop Baby Blues 
Bad Bad WhiskeyJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		2:27
Bad, Bad WhiskeyJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		2:30
Barrel House BluesWillie & the Hand Jive
2003		 
Barrel House BluesJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		3:51
Barrel House BluesBlues Collection [Madacy Box]
1997		3:45
Barrel House BluesBest of Rhythm & Blues
1993		3:50
Barrel House BluesEssential Recordings
2001		3:45
Barrel House BluesBest of the Blues [1997 Madacy]
1997		3:46
Barrel House BluesJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		3:52
Barrel House BluesBarrelhouse Blues
1999		3:50
Barrel House BluesBlues After Hours [Delta #2]
1999		3:50
Barrel House BluesStory of Blues, Vol. 1: Originals
1998		4:50
Barrel House BluesSummertime Blues [Direct Source]
2001		3:50
Barrel House BluesGreat Blues Duets & Legends
2001		3:43
Barrel House BluesThe Stardust Collection
2002		3:43
Barrel House BluesEssential Blues Hits
2003		3:49
Barrel House BluesEssential Blues [Direct Source]
2001		3:49
Barrel House BluesBlues After Hours [Delta #1 Longbox]
1999		3:50
Barrel House BluesThe Best of the Blues [Excelsior]
1997		3:40
Barrel House BluesBlues Collection: 100 Blues Hits
1996		3:45
Barrelhouse BluesBest of the Blues [Madacy 2006 #1]
2000		6:12
Barrelhouse BluesBest of the Blues [2005 Madacy]
2005		6:13
Barrelhouse BluesBest of the Blues: 50 Favorites
2005		6:13
Barrelhouse BluesGolden Legends: Blues Legends
2006		6:12
Barrelhouse BluesGodfather of Rythm
2013		3:50
Barrelhouse BluesOn With the Show: The Johnny Otis Story, Vol. 2 1957-1974
2012		3:08
Barrelhouse BluesBest of Blues [Madacy Box Set]
2000		6:12
Barrelhouse Blues [Instrumental]Cuttin' Up
1970		3:10
Beans and Corn BreadJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		3:01
Beans and Corn BreadJohnny Otis Presents: Willie & The Hand Jive, Vol. 2
1993		3:01
Bye Bye BlackbirdFood for Life
2002		4:56
Chains of LoveLive in Los Angeles 1970
1998		 
Chains of LoveJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		3:02
Chicken Shack BoogieJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		2:43
Choo Choo Ch'BoogieJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		2:35
Christmas Comes But Once a YearBullseye Blues Christmas
1995		4:19
Cold Turkey [Instrumental]The Capitol Years
1989		2:12
Cold, Cold HeartLet's Live It Up
1991		2:35
Crazy Country HopThe Capitol Years
1989		2:40
Driftin' BluesJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		4:05
Driftin' BluesLive in Los Angeles 1970
1998		 
Driftin' Blues [#]Creepin' with the Cats: The Legendary Dig Masters, Vol. 1
1991		3:05
Every Beat of My HeartGreatest Love [Crimson]
1998		2:02
Every Beat of My HeartNew Johnny Otis Show
1982		4:50
Every Beat of My HeartJohnny Otis R&B Dance Party, Vol. 1
1999		3:58
Good Rockin' TonightThe Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey3:27
Hound DogThe Best Of Rhythm & Blues: Hits R&B 1952-1953
2005		2:54
Hound DogR&B Caravan, Vol. 2 1950-1952
2003		2:56
Hound DogJukebox Hits 1946-1954
2005		2:53
I Can't Help MyselfOtisology
1995		2:47
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)Hand Jive 85
1985		2:44
I'm Ready For LoveOtisology
1995		2:03
I'm Ready for LoveHand Jive 85
1985		2:01
In the Still of the NightInto the Eighties 
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Johnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		3:08
JadaFood for Life
2002		4:49
Let The Good Times RollPutumayo Presents: Rhythm & Blues
2013		2:38
Long Tall SallyJohnny Otis Rock 'N Roll Hit Parade
2000		1:53
Louie, LouieJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		2:16
Love (Makes Me Do Foolish Things)Into the Eighties 
Ma (He's Makin' Eyes at Me)The Capitol Years
1989		2:24
Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me)The Fabulous Fifties: Hits on 45
2014		 
Ma (He's Making Eyes at Me)Rock n'Roll Revue
1982		 
Ma (He's Making Eyes at Me)Hits That Live Forever 50's
2004		 
Ma (He's Making Eyes at Me)The Capitol Years
1989		2:25
Merry Christmas, BabyJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		3:00
MockingbirdJohnny Otis R&B Dance Party, Vol. 1
1999		3:03
Mood IndigoJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		6:26
Organ Grinder's Swing [#]Creepin' with the Cats: The Legendary Dig Masters, Vol. 1
1991		2:26
People Will Say We're in LoveJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		6:29
Please Don't Leave MeWillie & the Hand Jive
2003		 
Please Don't Leave MeJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		2:26
Please Don't Leave MeStory of Blues, Vol. 1: Originals
1998		2:42
Reconsider BabyLive in Los Angeles 1970
1998		 
Shake, Rattle & RollJohnny Otis Blues and Swing Party, Vol. 1
1999		2:56
Shake, Rattle & RollLive in Los Angeles 1970
1998		 
Sophisticated LadySpirit of the Black Territory Bands
1992		4:06
StardustThat Devilin' Tune, Vol. 4
2006		3:05
StardustRock Me Baby
2007		3:16
Strawberry Letter 23Watts Funky
2001		4:08
Trouble BluesJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		2:40
Vine Street Swing [Instrumental]The Capitol Years
1989		4:17
Why Don't You Do Right? [Instrumental]The Capitol Years
1989		2:28
Will You Love Me TomorrowInto the Eighties 
Willie & The Hand JiveFifties: A Decade to Remember [3 CD]
2002		2:40
Willie & The Hand JiveDo You Wanna Dance?: The Fifties a Decade to Remember
2002		2:40
Willie & The Hand JiveLet's Have a Rock 'N Roll Party [Bonus CD]
2006		2:39
Willie & The Hand JiveStars of the 1950's
2006		2:35
Willie & The Hand JiveRock N Roll's Greatest Hits of All Time 50's
1999		2:36
Willie & The Hand JiveDoo Wop Era
2005		2:34
Willie & The Hand JiveAmerican Roots Songbook: Blues from Windy Chicago
2003		2:35
Willie & The Hand JiveHits of the '50s [MRA]
2000		 
Willie & The Hand JiveGreat Fifties Collection
2008		 
Willie & The Hand JiveThe Blues, Vol. 2 [Platinum]
2004		2:36
Willie & The Hand JiveRock N Roll's Greatest Hits of All Time 50's, Vol. 9
2005		2:36
Willie & The Hand Jive [DVD]Legends of Rock & Roll [Legacy DVD]
2005		 
Willie & The Handjive70 Ounces of Gold: Solid Gold
1992		2:40
Willie & the Hand JiveA Child's Celebration of Rock 'n' Roll
1996		2:36
Willie & the Hand JiveJuke Box Jive: Essential Rock 'n' Roll
2011		2:37
Willie And The Hand JiveRock’n’Roll Fever
2012		 
Willie And The Hand JiveUnknown Album 
Willie and the Hand JiveEndless Soul [Columbia River]
2004		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveDancing at the Nick at NiteClub
1997		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveWillie & the Hand Jive
2003		 
Willie and the Hand JiveRock n' Roll Reunion: Class of 58
1997		2:42
Willie and the Hand JiveFats Domino & Friends [Cleopatra]
2007		2:42
Willie and the Hand JiveEric Clapton's Jukebox: The Songs That Inspired the Man
2011		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveJerry Williams Väljer Århundradets Rocklåtar, Vol. 1
2000		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveRainy Night in Georgia
2005		2:34
Willie and the Hand Jive20th Century Rocks, Vol. 3: '50s Rock 'n Roll Whole Lot of Shakin'
1997		2:40
Willie and the Hand Jive100 Hits Rock 'n' Roll [EMI]
2008		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveOriginal Artists Hits of the 50's
2000		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveOriginal Artists Hits of the 50's, Vol. 2
2000		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Capitol Years
1989		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveMore Happy Days '50s and '60s
2005		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveAmerican Jukebox Classics, Vol. 10: Rhythm & Blues
1995		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveRock 'N' Roll Hits: Original 50's Recordings
2009		2:35
Willie and the Hand Jive1950's Rock N Roll
1997		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveFabulous 50's [1997 Madacy Box]
1997		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveSurfs Up! [Platinum]2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis Presents: Willie & The Hand Jive, Vol. 2
1993		2:45
Willie and the Hand JiveEssential Recordings
2001		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis Show: Vintage 1950's Broadcasts from Los Angeles
2003		2:48
Willie and the Hand JiveMusic That Changes Our Lives: 50's 60's 70's
1997		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveMagic City
2013		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Greatest Johnny Otis Show
1998		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis Presents the Best of R&B by the Original Artists
1993		2:45
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis Presents: The Best of Rhythm & Blues
1998		2:45
Willie and the Hand JiveRock N Roll of the 50s & 60s
2006		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveMy Kind of Music: The Rock 'n' Roll Years!
2011		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveSurfin' U.S.A.: Beach Party
2006		 
Willie and the Hand JiveFabulous 50's [Madacy]
2005		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveJukebox Goodies
2005		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveLive in Los Angeles 1970
1998		 
Willie and the Hand JiveHappy Days of Rock 'n' Roll 50s [CD/DVD]
2005		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveBlack Stars of Rock 'n' Roll
2014		 
Willie and the Hand JiveRock n'Roll Revue
1982		 
Willie and the Hand JiveBob Dylan Cover To Cover: The Originals, Vol. 2
2011		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveToen Was Geluk Heel Gewoon
2009		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveRock N' Roll Classics
2001		2:42
Willie and the Hand Jive50's Greatest Rock & Roll Hits
1998		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey3:18
Willie and the Hand JiveBarrelhouse Blues
1999		2:46
Willie and the Hand JiveGreatest Rock'n'Roll & Twist Hits, Vol. 1
2015		2:33
Willie and the Hand JiveCapital Gold 50's Legends
2006		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveHit Box, Vol. 1
1996		2:40
Willie and the Hand JiveIn Session Information
2003		2:44
Willie and the Hand JiveBlues After Hours [Delta #2]
1999		2:46
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Ultimate History of Rock 'N' Roll Collection
1997		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveOriginal Party Music, Vol. 2
1998		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Best of Rhythm & Blues [Delta Box]
1998		2:45
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis Presents: The Best of R&B, Vol. 2
1993		2:45
Willie and the Hand JiveIn Session: Great Rhythm & Blues
2002		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Fabulous 50's [2005 Madacy]
2003		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveNon-Stop Party Rock 
Willie and the Hand JiveStory of Blues, Vol. 1: Originals
1998		2:40
Willie and the Hand JiveRock and Roll: 50's and 60's
2008		2:34
Willie and the Hand Jive1950's American Rock 'N' Roll Classics
2003		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveI Just Love Rock 'n' Roll
2014		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveRock & Roll Party
2007		2:37
Willie and the Hand Jive20 Best of 50s Rock 'n' Roll
2004		2:35
Willie and the Hand Jive50's Diner Classics
2005		2:34
Willie and the Hand Jive50's Dance Party
1987		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveRadio Gold, Vol. 3
1995		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveThe 1st Rock'n'roll Highway: The Greatest Moments in the Rock'n'roll History, Vol. 1
2007		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveJukebox Hits, Vol. 1
2003		2:42
Willie and the Hand JiveSoul Classics: Timeless
1998		2:44
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Fabulous 50's [K-Tel]
1991		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveGold Collection: Oldies Party Songs
2004		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveGold Collection: Soul Classics
2004		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveDoo Wop Favorites [Madacy]
2001		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveJames Dean Era
2001		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveDoo Wop Favorites [Box Set]
2004		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveHappy Days of Rock 'n' Roll 50s [Bonus DVD]
2004		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveHappy Days of Rock 'n' Roll 50s - Disc 2
2004		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Ultimate History of Rock & Roll Collection, Vol. 1: Rock's Pioneers
1998		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveBack to the '50s, Vol. 3
1988		2:40
Willie and the Hand JiveGolden Years: 1958
1990		2:42
Willie and the Hand JiveGreatest Sports Rock and Jams [Box]
1998		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveWhole Lot of Shakin' [K-Tel]
1996		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveSuper Box of Rock, Vol. 2 [Box Set]
1993		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Best of the 50's Decade [St. Clair]
2005		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveForever 50's
2000		2:39
Willie and the Hand JiveBlues After Hours [Delta #1 Longbox]
1999		2:46
Willie and the Hand JivePeppermint Twist
2002		 
Willie and the Hand JiveSoul Hits
2010		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveLemon Popsicles and Strawberry Milkshakes [10 Disc Box Set]
2011		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveShake, Rattle and Roll & More Shakers
2014		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveForever Gold: Soul Hits [2002]
2002		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveLet's Dance [Deluxe]
1994		2:46
Willie and the Hand JiveGreatest Sports Rock and Jams
1997		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveClassic Rhythm & Blues
1999		2:35
Willie and the Hand Jive20th Century Rocks: '50s Rock 'N Roll - Whole Lot of Shakin'
2001		2:26
Willie and the Hand JiveGreatest Rock 'n' Roll Hits [Disc 1]
1997		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Ultimate Oldies But Goodies Collection: Teen Beat
2010		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveAmerican Jukebox Classics, Vol. 7: Dance Crazy Days
1995		 
Willie and the Hand JiveMusic That Changed Our Lives: 50's
1997		2:43
Willie and the Hand JiveRock & Roll Hall of Famers
2000		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveLand of 1000 Dances: The Ultimate Compilation of Hit Dances 1958-1965
1999		2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveJohnny Otis R&B Dance Party, Vol. 1
1999		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveDoo Wop, Vol. 2 [Platinum]
2004		2:41
Willie and the Hand JiveGolden Legends: 50's Legends
2006		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveTriple Value Rock & Roll 
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Ultimate Oldies But Goodies Collection
2010		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveKings of Rock 'n' Roll [Not Now]
2009		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveFabulous 50s
2004		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Vinyl Collection: Best of the Blues [St. Clair]
2006		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveFabulous 50s, Vol. 1
2003		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveFabulous 50's [2003 Madacy Box]
2003		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Best of 50's Jumpin' Jive
1986		 
Willie and the Hand Jive101 Rock 'N' Roll Songs
2008		2:35
Willie and the Hand JiveRock 'n' Roll USA, Vol. 1: 1954-1959
2015		2:35
Willie and the Hand Jive50 Rockin' Hits, Vol. 11
2013		2:31
Willie and the Hand JiveAmerican Rock 'N' Roll Classics, Vol. 6
1988		 
Willie and the Hand JiveRock 'n' Roll Hits [ZYX]2:37
Willie and the Hand JiveAmerican Bandstand
2001		2:34
Willie and the Hand JiveBoogie Chillen [Fantastic Voyage]
2013		 
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Original Sound of R&B 1958
2012		2:38
Willie and the Hand JiveThe Ultimate 50's Collection [Fuel 2000]
2005		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveHollywood's Hottest Hits
1995		2:36
Willie and the Hand JiveThe First U.S. Hot 100: August 1958
2015		2:35
Willie and the Hand Jive [Rerecorded]8 Best of 50's Rock 'n' Roll
2008		2:35

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