Mr. Oscar Brown, Jr facts for kids

Mr. Oscar Brown, Jr. Goes to Washington is a cool live album from 1965. It features the amazing singer Oscar Brown, Jr.. This album was recorded during a live show at The Cellar Door. That's a famous music club in Washington D.C. A live album means the music was recorded right there during a performance. It captures the energy of a concert!

About Oscar Brown, Jr.

Oscar Brown, Jr. was a very talented American singer. He was also a songwriter, poet, and civil rights activist. He was known for his unique style of jazz and blues. He often wrote songs about important social issues. His music was not just entertaining, but also thought-provoking.

The Album's Sound

This album shows off Oscar Brown, Jr.'s incredible voice. He sings with a lot of feeling and rhythm. The music is a type of Vocal jazz. This means the singing is the main focus. The band plays along to support his voice. The album has a total length of 45 minutes and 22 seconds. It was released by Fontana.

Songs on the Album

This album features many original songs. Most of them were written by Oscar Brown, Jr. himself. Some songs have special collaborators. Each song tells a story or shares a feeling. Listening to them is like hearing a live show.

• "One Life" – 3:14
• "Beautiful Girl" – 3:15
• "Maxine" – 2:50
• "Maggie" – 3:01
• "Living Double in a World of Trouble" – 3:29
• "Glorious Tired Feeling" – 2:43
• "Tower of Time" – 3:27
• "Muffled Drums" – 3:43
• "Brother, Where Are You" – 4:09
• "Forty Acres and a Mule" – 3:33
• "Call of the City" – 2:53
• "Summer in the City" (Curtis Norman) – 3:27
• "Brother, Where Are You" – 5:38

The Musicians

Oscar Brown, Jr. performed with a great band. These musicians helped bring his songs to life. They played their instruments skillfully. Their combined talent made the album special.

• Oscar Brown, Jr – vocals
• Floyd Morris - piano
• Phil Upchurch - guitar
• Herbert Brown - double bass
• Curtis Boyd - drums