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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.
1960s Texas Pop
TEXAS GUITAR SLIM
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
1960s Texas Pop
TEXAS GUITAR SLIM
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
1960s Texas Pop
JOHNNY WINTER
MOON LITE
MOON LITE
RECORDS
BROWN PRODUCTION
104
D.J.E.
MI-2:00
LONG LONELY NITES
(J. Winter)
JOHNNY WINTER
United Distributors
1960s Texas Pop
JOHNNY WINTER
MOON LITE 140
MOON LITE
RECORDS
BROWN PRODUCTION
104
D.J.E.
BMI-2:30
CRAZIE BABIE
JOHNNY WINTER
United Distributors