Willie Mitchell
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, October 1971
THE SUCCESS story of the day in our music must lie in Memphis with that patient and ever consistent genius, Willie Mitchell. Since he became Vice-President of Hi Records a few months back, the company has grown into one of the most successful independent labels in the States, enjoying a string of hits on Al Green and Ann Peebles.
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