1950
The Johnny Otis Rhythm & Blues Caravan takes the R&B show on the road scoring ten Top Ten hits that year, three of them chart toppers, with such vocalists as 14 year old Little Esther, Mel Walker and the Robins.
Johnny Otis Orchestra
Redd Foxx comic, Johnny Otis and Little Esther, Feb. 1950
Mel Walker in Billboard 07/22/1950
The Robins
After negotiating a deal with Savoy Records in 1950, Otis produced three of the year's top records: "Cupid's Boogie by Little Esther," "Mistrustin' Blues" by the Robins, and his own "Double Crossing Blues," which also featured the Robins and Little Esther.
1950
Cry Baby - 6 R&B
Cupid Boogie - 1 R&B, with Little Esther and Mel Walker
Double Crossing Blues - 1 R&B, Johnny Otis Quintette, the Robins and Little Esther
Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues) - 6 R&B, Johnny Otis Orchestra with Little Esther and Mel Walker
Rockin' Blues - 2 R&B, Johnny Otis Orchestra with Mel Walker
Wedding Boogie - 6 R&B, Johnny Otis' Congregation: Little Esther, Mel Walker, Lee Graves
1950
Deceivin' Blues - 4 R&B, Little Esther with Mel Walker and the Johnny Otis Orchestra
Misery - 9 R&B, Little Esther with the the Johnny Otis Orchestra
Mistrustin' Blues - 1 R&B, Little Esther with Mel Walker and the Johnny Otis Orchestra
1950
Dreamin' Blues - 8 R&B, with Johnny Otis Orchestra
