Friday, December 12, 2025

Johnny “Guitar” Watson - What The Hell Is This?

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson’s 11th Studio Album “What The Hell Is This?” Originally Released on December 13, 1979.

 

“What The Hell Is This?” is the eleventh studio album by funk/soul musician Johnny "Guitar" Watson released in 1979 on DJM Records.

 

The album is seen as a great example of Watson's unique fusion of funk, soul, and blues, with a strong jazzy and funky foundation.

 

The album's title track “What the Hell Is This?" reached #89 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles charts.

 

The album's standout tracks are "Booty Ooty," "Telephone Bill," and "I Don't Want to Be President".

 

The album is considered by fans and critics a classic and is praised as one of his best albums released.

 

The album was produced, and arranged by Johnny “Guitar” Watson.

 

Tracklist

 

1. What The Hell Is This?

2. In The World

3. Proud Of You

4. Cop & Blow

5. I Don't Want To Be President

6. Mother In Law

7. Strung Out

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

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