Moon Lite Records and Johnny Winter's Early Singles: The Texas Guitar Slim Era

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Moon Lite Records was a small independent label with limited releases, yet it holds a significant place in the early career of Johnny Winter, one of Texas’s most revered blues-rock guitarists. Known for his powerful guitar style and raw, soulful voice, Winter released two singles under the Moon Lite label, both credited to "Texas Guitar Slim," a pseudonym he adopted in his early recording days. These singles are a rare glimpse into Winter's beginnings, showcasing his distinctive style before he rose to fame.

The two singles, "Long Lonely Nites" and "Crazie Babie," reflect Winter's early exploration of rock and blues. “Long Lonely Nites” is a haunting, bluesy track with a runtime of two minutes, while “Crazie Babie” is slightly longer, running at two minutes and thirty seconds. Both were recorded as part of a Brown Production and distributed by United Distributors, likely intended for limited regional release rather than widespread commercial success. The choice of the pseudonym “Texas Guitar Slim” was likely a nod to his Texas roots and a way to experiment without tying his name to a single style early on.

TEXAS GUITAR SLIM: Teardrops in My Heart b/w Crazie Babie 7" Vinyl Record
Teardrops in My Heart (Wheeler)

Moon Lite Records 45 RPM vinyl record by Texas Guitar Slim, titled 'Teardrops in My Heart,' with production credits to Brown-Wheel and published by D.J.E. Pub., recorded live.
Texas Guitar Slim's 45 RPM single 'Teardrops in My Heart' on Moon Lite Records.

Music Genre:

1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

TEXAS GUITAR SLIM

Record Label Information

MOON-LITE 103 / M-1022

Moon Lite Records
Brown-Wheel Production
Recorded live
103
45 RPM
M-1022

Teardrops in My Heart
(Wheeler)
Texas Guitar Slim

D.J.E. Pub.
BMI
2:50

Crazie Babie (Wheeler)

Moon Lite Records 45 RPM vinyl record by Texas Guitar Slim, titled 'Crazie Babie,' with production credits to Brown-Wheel and published by D.J.E. Pub., recorded live.
Texas Guitar Slim's 45 RPM single 'Crazie Babie' on Moon Lite Records.

Music Genre:

1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

TEXAS GUITAR SLIM

Record Label Information

MOON-LITE 103 / M-1023

Moon Lite Records

Brown-Wheel Production
Recorded live
103
45 RPM
M-1023

Crazie Babie
(Wheeler)
Texas Guitar Slim

D.J.E. Pub.
BMI
3:30

JOHNNY WINTER: Long Lonely Nites b/w Crazie Babie 7" Vinyl Record
Long Lonely Nites (J. Winter)

Johnny Winter's 'Long Lonely Nites' single on Moon Lite Records, catalog number 104, produced by Brown Production, distributed by United Distributors.
Johnny Winter's single 'Long Lonely Nites' released on Moon Lite Records

Music Genre:

1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

MOON LITE

MOON LITE
RECORDS
BROWN PRODUCTION

104
D.J.E.
MI-2:00

LONG LONELY NITES
(J. Winter)
JOHNNY WINTER

United Distributors

Crazie Babie

Johnny Winter's 'Crazie Babie' single on Moon Lite Records, catalog number 104, produced by Brown Production, distributed by United Distributors.
Johnny Winter's single 'Crazie Babie' released on Moon Lite Records

Music Genre:

1960s Texas Pop

Band-Name/Performers:

JOHNNY WINTER

Record Label Information

MOON LITE 140

MOON LITE
RECORDS
BROWN PRODUCTION

104
D.J.E.
BMI-2:30

CRAZIE BABIE
JOHNNY WINTER

United Distributors