Day 5 - Little Willie John - #blackhistorymonth James Brown recorded exactly one “tribute” album in his career. In December of 1968, just a few short months after Little Willie John’s death, the Godfather of Soul released “Thinking about Little Willie John (and a Few Nice Things).” James’ was not alone in his tribute to his friend and labelmate (they were both on King Records). So beloved was Little Willie John in the world of Rhythm & Blues that his pallbearers were none other than Johnnie Tayl

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