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unusual facts about Hi Records


Hi Records

Hi Records was a Memphis soul and rockabilly label started in 1957 by singer Ray Harris, record store owner Joe Cuoghi, Bill Cantrell and Quinton Claunch (formerly producers for Sun Records), and three silent partners, including Cuoghi's lawyer, Nick Pesce.


Memphis Jazz Box

The first set, produced in 2001, featured "Best Of. . ." tracks from Sun, Stax, and Hi Records.

Tired of Being Alone

"Tired of Being Alone" was produced and recorded by Willie Mitchell at Hi Records, and mixed by Mitchell and Terry Manning.

The soul group Quiet Elegance, who were stablemates at Hi Records with Green and had toured with him, also released a cover of the song on their albums You've Got My Mind Messed Up (1990) and The Complete Quiet Elegance (2003).


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