Shuggie Otis

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Shuggie Otis, born 1953, is the son of Johnny Otis, a rhythm and blues musician. He started performing in his youth and released his first record in 1970. He not only writes songs, but also plays guitar, piano, organ, and bass. He has recorded with Frank Zappa, Al Kooper, Etta James, and Eddie Vinson, and more recently Mos Def. The Brothers Johnson's version of his composition "Strawberry Letter 23" reached #1 in the Billboard rhythm and blues chart and #5 in the Billboard pop chart in 1977. Shuggie's albums include: "Here Comes Shuggie Otis", "Freedom Flight" and "Inspiration Information". In 2001 David Byrne rereleased the album "Inspiration Information" on Luaka Bop. (2) Guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Shuggie Otis may not be a household name, but his "Strawberry Letter 23" is in the record collections of millions of households. The Brothers Johnson's cover of "Strawberry Letter 23" has sold over a million copies, peaking at number one R&B and number five pop on Billboard's charts in summer 1977. It was on their LP Right on Time, which went platinum, selling over a million copies, holding the number one R&B spot for three weeks and making it to number 13 pop in spring 1977. Otis wrote "Strawberry Letter 23" for his girlfriend, who used strawberry scented paper for her letters to him. Another Otis favorite, "Inspiration Information," received substantial airplay in Chicago and other markets, charting #56 R&B in early 1975. Born Johnny Otis

top songs

albums

Freedom Flight

Inspiration Information

Inspiration Information/ Wings Of Love

Here Comes Shuggie Otis

Original Album Classics

Late Night Tales: The Cinematic Orchestra

Shuggie Otis Plays the Blues

Skins The Soundtrack

Shuggie's Boogie: Shuggie Otis Plays the Blues

Inter-Fusion

Luaka Bop Remix

Dallas Buyers Club (Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture)

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