McKinley James Millet (October 25, 1935 – June 29, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues pianist, bass player, singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing and first performing the songs "Rich Woman" and "All Around the World" with his group, Li'l Millet and the Creoles.
Life and career
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of 10, he played in a band with his brothers, performing pop hits of the day. By about 1952, he had joined the Hawkettes, but left before they recorded, being replaced in the group by Art Neville. He then formed his own band, Li'l Millet and the Creoles, who played clubs in Louisiana and Mississippi. The band comprised Millet (vocals, bass), Edgar Myles (vocals, trombone), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Ernest Mare (guitar), Bartholomew Smith (drums), James Victor Lewis (tenor sax) and Warren Myles (piano). They were heard playing at a club in Thibodaux, Louisiana by Bumps Blackwell of Specialty Records, who signed them to a contract and first recorded them at Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studios in September 1955.
Li'l Millet And His Creoles - Rich Woman (Official Visualizer)
In celebration of Specialty Record’s 75th Anniversary, The Specialty Story is now available digitally everywhere. Stream or download the entire 1994 collection at found.ee/thespecialtystory-g
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published: 02 Jun 2021
Li'l Millet -Rich Woman
Li'l Millet -Rich Woman...This is just amazing, released on Specialty in 1955 but shown here on a pressing from the late 50s
Recorded for Specialty, October 29, 1956, New Orleans. First released in 1986 on the LP “Lay That New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Down” (Specialty LP 2167). Sax solo by Lee Allen.
published: 21 Oct 2017
Rich Woman
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Rich Woman · Li'l Millet And His Creoles
The Specialty Story
℗ 1994 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1994-03-24
Associated Performer, Drums: Bartholomew Smith
Associated Performer, Guitar: Ernest Mare
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: James Victor Lewis
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: Lee Allen
Associated Performer, Trombone: Edgar Myles
Associated Performer, Piano, Vocals: McKinley Millet
Composer Lyricist: Dorothy LaBostrie
Composer Lyricist: McKinley Millet
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published: 01 Jun 2021
Li'l Millet and His Creoles - Hopeless Love (Specialty) 1955
published: 09 Feb 2023
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Rich Woman (Li'l Millet and his Creoles cover) - Cynthia Woods Mitc
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss - Rich Woman (Li'l Millet and his Creoles cover) - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion - The Woodlands, TX 04/26/23
published: 04 May 2023
Li'l Millet and His Creoles - Rich Woman (Specialty) 1955
In celebration of Specialty Record’s 75th Anniversary, The Specialty Story is now available digitally everywhere. Stream or download the entire 1994 collection ...
In celebration of Specialty Record’s 75th Anniversary, The Specialty Story is now available digitally everywhere. Stream or download the entire 1994 collection at found.ee/thespecialtystory-g
Also available now: Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records – a brand new 18 track collection featuring the best of Specialty Records in LP, CD and digital formats. Order now at found.ee/specialty-ripitup-g
In celebration of Specialty Record’s 75th Anniversary, The Specialty Story is now available digitally everywhere. Stream or download the entire 1994 collection at found.ee/thespecialtystory-g
Also available now: Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records – a brand new 18 track collection featuring the best of Specialty Records in LP, CD and digital formats. Order now at found.ee/specialty-ripitup-g
Recorded for Specialty, October 29, 1956, New Orleans. First released in 1986 on the LP “Lay That New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Down” (Specialty LP 2167). Sax solo ...
Recorded for Specialty, October 29, 1956, New Orleans. First released in 1986 on the LP “Lay That New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Down” (Specialty LP 2167). Sax solo by Lee Allen.
Recorded for Specialty, October 29, 1956, New Orleans. First released in 1986 on the LP “Lay That New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Down” (Specialty LP 2167). Sax solo by Lee Allen.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Rich Woman · Li'l Millet And His Creoles
The Specialty Story
℗ 1994 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Rich Woman · Li'l Millet And His Creoles
The Specialty Story
℗ 1994 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1994-03-24
Associated Performer, Drums: Bartholomew Smith
Associated Performer, Guitar: Ernest Mare
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: James Victor Lewis
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: Lee Allen
Associated Performer, Trombone: Edgar Myles
Associated Performer, Piano, Vocals: McKinley Millet
Composer Lyricist: Dorothy LaBostrie
Composer Lyricist: McKinley Millet
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Rich Woman · Li'l Millet And His Creoles
The Specialty Story
℗ 1994 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1994-03-24
Associated Performer, Drums: Bartholomew Smith
Associated Performer, Guitar: Ernest Mare
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: James Victor Lewis
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: Lee Allen
Associated Performer, Trombone: Edgar Myles
Associated Performer, Piano, Vocals: McKinley Millet
Composer Lyricist: Dorothy LaBostrie
Composer Lyricist: McKinley Millet
Auto-generated by YouTube.
In celebration of Specialty Record’s 75th Anniversary, The Specialty Story is now available digitally everywhere. Stream or download the entire 1994 collection at found.ee/thespecialtystory-g
Also available now: Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records – a brand new 18 track collection featuring the best of Specialty Records in LP, CD and digital formats. Order now at found.ee/specialty-ripitup-g
Recorded for Specialty, October 29, 1956, New Orleans. First released in 1986 on the LP “Lay That New Orleans Rock ’n’ Roll Down” (Specialty LP 2167). Sax solo by Lee Allen.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Rich Woman · Li'l Millet And His Creoles
The Specialty Story
℗ 1994 Craft Recordings., Distributed by Concord.
Released on: 1994-03-24
Associated Performer, Drums: Bartholomew Smith
Associated Performer, Guitar: Ernest Mare
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: James Victor Lewis
Associated Performer, Tenor Saxophone: Lee Allen
Associated Performer, Trombone: Edgar Myles
Associated Performer, Piano, Vocals: McKinley Millet
Composer Lyricist: Dorothy LaBostrie
Composer Lyricist: McKinley Millet
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McKinley James Millet (October 25, 1935 – June 29, 1997) was an American rhythm and blues pianist, bass player, singer and songwriter, best known for co-writing and first performing the songs "Rich Woman" and "All Around the World" with his group, Li'l Millet and the Creoles.
Life and career
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of 10, he played in a band with his brothers, performing pop hits of the day. By about 1952, he had joined the Hawkettes, but left before they recorded, being replaced in the group by Art Neville. He then formed his own band, Li'l Millet and the Creoles, who played clubs in Louisiana and Mississippi. The band comprised Millet (vocals, bass), Edgar Myles (vocals, trombone), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Ernest Mare (guitar), Bartholomew Smith (drums), James Victor Lewis (tenor sax) and Warren Myles (piano). They were heard playing at a club in Thibodaux, Louisiana by Bumps Blackwell of Specialty Records, who signed them to a contract and first recorded them at Cosimo Matassa's J&M Studios in September 1955.
Well I lost my taste for the company of airports and cars We flew through the year and avoided the dust and rock. We stood in the way of the tank till we bored and stopped So never show doubt in your hand till you know what they got Touch me or don't Just let me know, where you've been Well drop me a line with a hook and some raw bleeding bait (one, two, three, four) Well I'm uncaught and still swimming alone in the lake (five, six, seven, eight) Shimmering under the moon made of anger and hate I was the one who was always repeating it Shimmering like a penny out of reach in the subway grate (Shimmering like a coin kept safe away, you'll never listen to anything) Touch me or don't Just let me know, where you've been Leave it alone, I'm sure there's someone who knows