The great Willie Mitchell passed away today. I was gonna post his slept-on five dollar funk bomb "My Babe" in tribute, but the always on point Funky 16 Corners is already on the case. What can anyone say about Mitchell's work that hasn't already been expounded upon by soul fans and rock critics alike over the past four decades? One can almost invariably recognize one of his productions from the first bar (if not the first note). That's a good thing. Because Mitchell's classic Hi Records sound - the fragile strings, bubbling organ, economic rhythm guitar, and rock steady pulse - may very well be the most reassuring sound in soul music history. Easy listening in only the best sense. These are a few of my favorites overseen by the man, the legend. Rest in peace.
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