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Willie Mitchell

John Abbey, Blues & Soul, June 1973

WILLIE MITCHELL. His name is synonymous with the rich brass sound that has become known worldwide as the Memphis Sound. For years, Willie as been a hugely successful recording artist in his own right and for the past three years, he has been president of Hi Records during the company's most successful era, during which time Al Green has risen to such great heights. Interview conducted by John Abbey.

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