"Kathaline" by Johnny "Guitar" Watson

Hailing from Texas, Johnny "Guitar" Watson was a versatile singer and musician who first tasted chart success as a member of The Shields. The Shields had a lone chart hit with their version of "You Cheated," which went to #12 in 1958.

As a solo artist, Watson struggled to get back up on the charts. He barely broke into the Top 100 in the 60s when his cover of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy" stalled at #96 in 1967. In 1975, "I Don't Want To Be A Lone Ranger" only got to #99.

In 1977, Watson had his biggest hit as a solo artist, just missing the Top 40 when "A Real Mother For Ya" reached #41. "Kathaline" is another excellent track from the same album that should have brought Watson more popularity as an innovative blues funk artist.

Watson passed away while performing in 1996 at the age of 61.