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Herman "Junior" Parker (March 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971), [1] [2] also known as Little Junior Parker, was an American blues singer and harmonica player. He is best remembered for his voice which has been described as "honeyed" and "velvet-smooth". [ 3 ]
"Mystery Train" is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Junior Parker in 1953. Originally performed in the style of a Memphis blues or rhythm and blues tune, it was inspired by earlier songs and later became a popular rockabilly song, as first covered by Elvis Presley, then numerous others.
"Next Time You See Me" is a blues song written by Earl Forest and Bill Harvey, originally recorded in 1956 by Junior Parker (as "Little Junior Parker" as he was then known). [1] The song was Parker's first record chart appearance after joining Duke Records and one of his most successful singles in both the R&B and pop charts. [2] "
In 1962 or 1963, Junior Parker recorded the song with the title "Yonder's Wall". [9] Duke Records issued it as a single and listed the songwriter as "Eddie James". [ 9 ] [ 10 ] Junior Wells with Buddy Guy recorded it for their influential 1965 album Hoodoo Man Blues . [ 11 ]
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Steve LaVere, the manager of Johnson's recording legacy, commented, "It's like 'When the Saints Go Marching In' to the blues crowd". [1] In 1958, Junior Parker recorded the song as an upbeat ensemble shuffle, with harmonica accompaniment. [22] Duke Records released it as a single, which reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart. [23]
"A Little Bit of Soap" The Jarmels: Laurie 35: NR "Trust in Me" Etta James: Argo 36: 46 "Runaround Sue" Dion: Laurie 37: NR "Driving Wheel" Little Junior Parker: Duke 38: 82 "Let the Four Winds Blow" Fats Domino: Imperial 39: 81 "Mama Said" The Shirelles: Scepter 40: NR "Exodus" Eddie Harris: Vee Jay 41: NR "Lonesome Whistle Blues" Freddy King ...
In 1948, Murphy moved to Chicago, where he joined the Howlin' Wolf Band, which at the time featured Little Junior Parker. [2] In 1952, Murphy recorded with Little Junior Parker and Ike Turner, resulting in the release, “You’re My Angel”/“Bad Women, Bad Whiskey”(Modern 864), credited to Little Junior Parker and the Blue Flames.