Vocalist / pianist from Houston Texas who recorded for Specialty, Groovy, Imperial, Sittin' In With, Lucky, Jade and Savoy, often using Henry Hayes on saxophone.
ALBUMS
Willy Johnson*
Sarah
1958, 7", EP, Carrousel (2), Carrousel (2)
Willie Johnson
Love Me Til' Dawn / Sometimes I Wonder Why
1953, 10", Single, Savoy Records
Willie Johnson
Love Me Til' Dawn / Sometimes I Wonder Why
1953, 7", Savoy Records
Willie Johnson (3) With Thelma
Don't Tell Mamma / Here Comes My Baby
1952
Rocky Thompson Featuring Willie Johnson
Bull Corn Blues / My Wish
1950, Shellac, 10", Mono, Jade Records (4)
Willie Johnson
Sampson Street Boogie / Got The Boogie Woogie Blues
1950, Shellac, 10", Sittin' In With
APPEARANCES +
Joe 'Papoose' Fritz*
The Complete 1950 To 1966 Texas Recordings
2022, CDr, Comp, CJRO Records, 
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, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Down Home Blues Classics 1943-1953
2015, 4xCD, Comp, RE, Boulevard Vintage,
Various
Boogie Woogie Piano Vol. 3 1941-1955
2008, 2xCD, Comp, Frémeaux & Associés, 
,
, Boogie Woogie/Piano Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll
Various
Southwest Blues - The Mercury Blues ’N’ Rhythm Story - 1945-1955
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Mercury, 
,
, Jump Blues/Rhythm & Blues
Various
Ladies Sing The Blues (Mercury Records 1954-1957)
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Mercury, ,
, Piano Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Jump Blues/Soul-Jazz/Vocal
Various
Mercury Blues 'N' Rhythm Story 1945-1955
1996, 8xCD, Comp + Box, Mercury, ,
, Jump Blues/Rhythm & Blues
Smokey Hogg
Sittin' In With Smokey Hogg
1991, CD, Comp, RM, Mainstream Records
Peppermint Harris
Sittin' In With Peppermint Harris
1991, ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Andrew "Smokey" Hogg*
Too Late Old Man - Jivin' Little Woman
1984, LP, Comp, Mono, Crown Prince Records
Goree Carter and His Hepcats*
Rock Awhile
1983, LP, Album, Comp, Mono, Blues Boy
"Peppermint" Harris*
I Got Loaded
1983, Vinyl, 
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, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Houston Jump (1946-51 Rhythm & Blues From Texas)
1982, LP, Comp, Mono, Krazy Kat
3rd Ward Sir-Cats
Sad And Blue / Rocket 88
1951, Shellac, 10", Humming Bird Records (5), ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Willie Johnson His Piano And Orchestra*
Boogie In Blues / Weeping Little Woman
1950, Shellac, 10", Jade Records (4)
Joe Fritz
I Do Love You / Cool, Cool Baby Blues
1950, Shellac, 10", Sittin' In With
James Waynes*
Gypsy Blues / Millionaire Blues
1950, Shellac, 10", Sittin' In With,
Various
Pass The Gin - Southern Bred Vol.11 Texas R&B Rockers
2020, CD, Comp, Koko Mojo Records, 
,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Midnight Steppers
2013, 3xCD, Comp, Fantastic Voyage, ,
, Piano Blues/Boogie Woogie
Various
Let Me Tell You About The Blues New Orleans (The Evolution Of New Orleans Blues)
2011, 3xCD, Comp, Fantastic Voyage, 
,
, Louisiana Blues/Country Blues/Rhythm & Blues
Various
The History Of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Volume 3 (Jazz, Blues & Creole Roots 1953 - 1955)
2011, 2xCD, Comp, Rhythm & Blues Records, ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
The Cosimo Matassa Story
2007, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Proper Records (2), ,
, Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll
Various
Houston Might Be Heaven (Rockin' R&B In Texas 1947-1951)
2007, 4xCD, Comp, JSP Records, ,
, Texas Blues/Rhythm & Blues/Rock & Roll
Various
Crescent City Bounce (From Blues To R&B In New Orleans)
2007, 4xCD, Comp, RM, JSP Records
Various
Rhythm 'N' Blues - Boogie Woogie Goodies
2005, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Documents
Various
Rockin' Guitar And Early Original Piano Boogie Woogie Instrumentals
2005, 2xCD, Comp, Collector Records (2), 
,
, Boogie Woogie/Surf/Instrumental
Various
Lovin' Times Blues - Great Jump And R&B Duets
2003, CD, Comp, El Toro Records, 
,
, Rhythm & Blues/Jump Blues
Various
Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock 'n' Roll Volume 1
2002, 15xCD, Comp + Box, Past Perfect International, ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Chicken Shack Boogie Vol.VII
2000, CD, Comp, Play Back (2), 
,
, Rhythm & Blues/Doo Wop
Various
Creole Kings Of New Orleans Volume Two
1993, CD, ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
New Orleans Volume 1
1986, LP, Comp, Mono, Ace, ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Specialty Rhythm & Blues Story Vol. 1
1983, 2xLP, Comp, Vivid Sound, Specialty, 
,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Stompin' 13 - 22 Crazed Rhythm 'N' Blues Pounders!
CD, Album, Comp, Stompin', ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
Stompin' 16 - 22 Crazed Rhythm 'N' Blues Pounders!
CD, Album, Comp, Stompin'
Various
Stompin' 32 - Early Jumpin' Southern Scorchers!
CD, Album, Comp, Stompin'
Various
Boogie Woogie Playgirl: Texas-Style Jump & Barrelhouse 1948-53
CDr, Comp, Eddie's Records, ,
, Jump Blues/Texas Blues
Various
Howling On Dowling: Houston Honkers & Texas Shouters 1949-1952
CDr, Comp, Eddie's Records, ,
, Jump Blues/Texas Blues
Various
Howling On Dowling: Houston Honkers & Texas Shouters 1949-1952
CDr, Comp, Eddie's Records, ,
, Texas Blues/Jump Blues
Various
Stompin' Volume 14 - More Early Jump
LP, Comp, Unofficial, Stompin', ,
, Rhythm & Blues
Various
New Orleans Rarities Volume 2 - 1950-1956
CD, Comp, Unofficial, Regal Records (8), ,
, Rhythm & Blues
