{"title":"Willie Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillie Mitchell was an influential American soul, R\u0026amp;B, and pop music producer and arranger known for his signature sound, often referred to as the \"Memphis soul style\". During the 1960s and 70s, he produced several significant albums for Hi Records, notably for artists such as Al Green and Ann Peebles. His style was characterized by strong rhythm sections, tight horn arrangements and a distinctively mellow, laid-back groove. Mitchell's contribution to the music industry was significant, as he played a key role in shaping the landscape of soul music during its golden age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barefootin-misty","title":"Barefootin'\/ Misty","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed stock copy, in its original factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48513450508521,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell4.gif?v=1752167839"},{"product_id":"up-hard-beale-street-mood","title":"Up-Hard\/ Beale Street Mood","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's one of Mitchell's only singles that was issued with a picture sleeve.  Both sides are terrific, but quite different.  \"Beale Street Mood\" is particularly distinctive. Note: This 45 record has some storage wear on the labels, which grade a strong EX. The vinyl (styrene) has some notable scuffing, but the audio turns out nearly pristine Mint with no distorition and almost no surface noise. The cool picture sleeve is nearly flawless except for a small drillhole. (This scan is a representative image from our archives.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514108293353,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell2_ps.jpg?v=1752180133"},{"product_id":"ooh-baby-you-turn-me-on-lucky","title":"Ooh Baby, You Turn Me On\/ Lucky","description":"\u003cp\u003eNote: The audio on the B side has a little noise near the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514127134953,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell3.gif?v=1752180533"},{"product_id":"too-sweet-restless","title":"Too Sweet\/ Restless","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a warehouse find, this is a new, unplayed promo copy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48514210726121,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell6.gif?v=1752182110"},{"product_id":"20-75-secret-home-1","title":"20-75\/ Secret Home","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing instrumental doesn't get enough attention outside of the (relatively) small club of knowledgeable soul music fans around the world. Even within that group, a lot of folks probably think of Willie Mitchell primarily for his work with Al Green and other artists in the early 1970s at Hi in Memphis. Never knowing that he also produced a string of seminal instrumental soul records every bit as influential as those of better-known Memphis acts like the Bar-Kays or Booker T \u0026amp; the MG's. This is probably his very best of the best. And don't think all the goodness is on the A side, either... this one's bright 'n' lively B side is hugely popular with Northern Soul clubs. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Hi Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels, and the vinyl (styrene) grades Near Mint as well. The audio sounds pristine Mint!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516392681705,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell2_b6c4903f-8b3b-4271-b2d5-ce3284b027ed.gif?v=1752222665"},{"product_id":"20-75","title":"20-75 \/ Soul Serenade","description":"Originally released on Hi 2075. This amazing instrumental doesn't get enough attention outside of the (relatively) small club  of knowledgeable soul music fans around the world.  Even within that group, a lot of folks probably think of Willie Mitchell primarily for his work with Al Green and other artists in the early 1970's at Hi in Memphis.  Never knowing that he also produced a string of seminal instrumental soul records every bit as influential as those of better-known Memphis acts like the Bar-Kays or Booker T \u0026amp; the MG's.  This is probably his very best of the best. Note: This is a new copy of the Motown Yesteryear reissue, with a drillhole.","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516600332521,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_fc0ee88b-7aad-48a0-9061-a8cf657f271d.webp?v=1755806531"},{"product_id":"soul-serenade-mercy-mercy-mercy-1","title":"Soul Serenade\/ Mercy Mercy Mercy","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a beautiful copy of Willie Mitchell's biggest hit.  Note: This 45 has a drillhole and comes in a vintage Hi Records factory sleeve. It has pristine Mint sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Mitchell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516636049641,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/williemitchell9.jpg?v=1752230407"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/willie-mitchell\/10-25.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}