Turn the Lamps Down Low CD

Mel Walker
Turn the Lamps Down Low CD

A collection of 27 tracks of early 1950s Rhythm & Blues recorded in New York, Baltimore and Los Angeles at a time when R&B was rising in popularity.
These recordings delve into Mel Walker’s contribution to R&B.
All the featured songs are written or co-written by Johnny Otis, who guided Walker’s short-lived career.
The collection gathers together Walker'ss recordings for the Regent, Savoy and Mercury labels as well as recordings not originally released at the time.
A welcome release for collectors of 1950s R&B.
The accompanying booklet includes a detailed history of Mel Walker as well as label scans, press cuttings and other memorabilia.