Willie Mitchell, one of the greatest music producers of all time, died yesterday. I hate to start to the new year on a somber note, but considering how much pleasure I’ve taken from this man’s music, it would be borderline sociopathic for me to let this slide. I wish I had the time to get all the way into it, but for now (I hope) it suffices to say that I would not be the man I am today had I not come into contact with the comforting challenge of Willie’s music. Since I first heard it as a young music nerd growing up, the sound that he generated as producer/arranger for Hi Records, has been (and will always be) a path to growth - emotional and sensual (+ spiritual, even visual). It is, in my opinion, the greatest soul music ever made.

Willie Mitchell - Groovin

For a few details on his passing and what he was getting up to recently, check this article. Better though is this interview from a very years ago. Best, is just to enjoy his amazing body of work, so let’s do it. Rest in peace Willie. Can’t thank you enough…

OV Wright - Motherless child

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OV Wright - Let’s straighten it out

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Ann Peebles - I can’t stand the rain

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Ann Peebles - I’m gonna tear your playhouse down

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Syl Johnson - That’s just my luck

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Syl Johnson - I hate I walked away

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Al Green - Love and happiness

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Al Green - Simply Beautiful

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Last, here’s a nice little playlist put together by a Dutch music lover called spruitenpraat

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