Little Milton - If Walls Could Talk / Loving You
- Artist Little Milton
- Title If Walls Could Talk / Loving You
- Label Checker
- Catalogue No 1226
- Format 7''
- Genre Funk Soul
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Generic
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Year Released: 1970
Genre: Soul / Blues / Southern Soul
Description:
A defining single from Little Milton’s Checker/Chess Records era, “If Walls Could Talk” became one of his signature songs. It combines a storytelling lyric steeped in infidelity and regret with a lush arrangement of horns, organ, and Milton’s unmistakable guitar tone. The B-side, “Loving You,” complements it with a softer romantic plea.
“If Walls Could Talk” has been covered by Etta James, Buddy Guy, and Robert Cray, cementing it as a modern blues standard. Its spoken-word intro and emotional tension have also inspired numerous R&B reinterpretations. The track’s atmosphere — intimate yet explosive — has made it a go-to sample source for soul revival producers.
Each record is meticulously cleaned and stored separately in a brand new polyligned inner sleeve, paired with its cover in a protective outer sleeve. All orders are shipped in designated heavy-duty vinyl shipping cartons, sealed with premium quality PVC tape and clearly marked as Fragile Vinyl Records to ensure safe passage to your door.