Having recorded music since the 70's, London musician and composer Richie Milton wrote for the legendary Reggae label Trojan Records and Glam-Pop label "Bell," and his work has been covered by Blues and Soul artists right up to the present day. Richie's catalog spans numerous genres like RnB, Country, Soul, Jazz, Rock'n'Roll, Folk, and Pop -- all performed in his own distinctive style, bringing an original and unique flavor to Film, TV, and any production needing an infusion of hot, smokin' high-energy Blues, Soul and Reggae music!
Rockin' zydeco style with accordion and riffin' sax. Down in the Bayou, havin' fun, dancing, driving but not putting it about! Good times! Bon Ton Roulet! Also suit on the road and chase scenes set in the south. Male Vocals, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Dramatic doo-wop with pleading chorus and heartfelt spoken verses (slightly tongue in cheek) in a late fifties style. He's so sorry and begging for forgiveness. Very suitable for any break-up scene where the guy wants to get back with his girl. Male Vocals, RnB, Doo-Wop
If you love somebody they are always on your mind. Thats what this song is all about. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing they"re forever in mind. Suitable for a Valentines Day situation or being away from home. Prominent piano figure and horn arrangement in a Van Morrison Style. Male Vocals
Rock'n'Roll in a Larry Williams/ Little Richard 50's style. Riffin' saxes, pounding piano,frantic vocal and honkin' sax solo. Great for "jivers at the hop", "hot rods" or 'Roadhouse" scenes, Male Vocals, RnB, New Orleans RnB
Muted trumpet and hammond organ start this 50's style atmospheric jazz/blues/song. Then a female vocal in a torch song mode completes this late night New York vibe in a 1950's track. Sexy, smoky bar or lounge, mellow romantic scenes, tough love, hotel piano bar, film-noir, mellow laid back vibe. Female Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Why did people sing the blues? Here's a few examples cited in this track. Featuring downhome acoustic blues guitar, stand-up bass, drums and wailing harmonica. Late 50's down-home boogie blues. Everybody sang the blues that night! Male Vocals, Blues, Harmonica Blues
Hypnotic rhythmic blues riff played on acoustic guitars, harmonica, bass and percussion back up this autobiographical male vocal lyric mentioning New Orleans, London and Tokyo. Late 50's Howlin' Wolf style with shades of Tom Waits with a skiffle style. Imaginative use of cowbell and finger cymbals. Male Vocals
Lovely ole soul style in a shaggin groove with horn section and a great lyric. Traditional soul style but with Van Morrison influence. Lyric states "If love is a crime, I'd be working on a chain gang". Soulful. Male Vocals, RnB, New Orleans RnB
Country soul vibe. Song about growing up through hardship with "hope in your heart". Could suit biopic or rites of passage scenarios. Accordion with alto sax give the track a distinctive flavour. Rural and soulful. Mixed Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
sax/trpt riff, happy rhythm and a great sing-a-long chorus make this a perfect track for that continental vacation. Would suit travel scenes, cruises, planes, road trips and departures. Also very suitable for end- of- show situations and end credits for tv shows. Mixed Vocals, RnB, Beach
Old time Americana - almost cowboy! What happens when the best laid plans of mice and men go wrong? What can you do? Acoustic guitars and down-to-earth vocals set the scene for a no win situation where "the only one to blame is you"Perfect for a scene where someone draws a a losing hand. Skiffle. Male Vocals, Americana, Americana
Mardi Gras carnival vibe with catchy brass figure, funky rhythm with "live" feel handclaps and voices. Wonderful Crescent City vibe. Suitable for TV theme or street party scenes. Lively get-down with the rhythm and groove. Super fun travel, New Orleans bluesy party music. Instrumental, RnB, New Orleans RnB
Vampires, werewolves, zombies on this rock n' roll night of the living dead! Ideal for that 50's/60's teen monster/horror movie vibe. Persistant riff, surf guitar and thunder and growling! Perfect for a halloween party. Also suit Scooby Doo type cartoon production. Male Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
40's standard style, with acoustic jazz guitar, upright bass, brushes and relaxed vocal. The vocal states "You wont know the meaning of the blues-until it happens to you" And the "it" means losing the best thing you've ever had! Experienced heartbreak casuality speaks to romantic beginner. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Louisiana vocal guitars accordion bass and drums on this mid tempo ballad style track. It's near the end of the party and you've had so much fun you dont wanna go home. Atmospheric and suitable for down home, romantic, nostalgic and juke joint scenes. Male Vocals, Americana, Cajun Zydeco
Rockin'n'Rollin' 50's Rhythm and Blues. Riffing saxes swinging rhythm and upfront wailing vocal give this track the recipe to suit jiving, dancing, juke joint, 50's, hop and all sorts of retro scenes. The lyric also lends itself to scenes about robots!! Male Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
Country blues shuffle with a poignant lyric. Terrific harmonica and rootsy acoustic guitar with double bass and drums make this a great backdrop for scenes of dissolution, disappointment and weariness. Also scenes featuring depressed older people. Male Vocals, Blues, Country Blues
Easy going vibe with a lyric that wishes you all the best in a sentimental style. Bubbling Hammond organ backing on this country song. Would suit departure and friendship scenes. I wrote this song for my mum! Male Vocals, Country, Country Rock
yakety-yak rock'n'roll sax riff with bouncy female vocals make this track ideal for a comedy chase scene. Has a strong Ruth Brown 50's rhythm and blues feel to it perfect for club or hi-school dance scenes of that era. Female Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
50's rhythm'n'blues style swing. Uptempo shuffle beat, horn section, and female vocal. Would suit jive/swing/lindy hop dance scene. Big horn section, rockin beat and sweet vocal make this very suitable for retro scenes. Female Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Cheeky male/female duet over a strong rock n' roll shuffle. Prominant piano and riffing saxes give this a fifties feel a la Shirley and Lee. Cruisin in the car in an American Graffiti style. Would also suit 50's hi-school scenes. Mixed Vocals, Rock, 50s Rock
Blues in a 40's style. Jimmy Rushing with Count Basie vibe but with a wonderful acoustic guitar solo. Lyric "how come baby, dont want my lovin' anymore?" would suit troubled relationship scene. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Very relaxed and summery. Male vocal with breathy tenor sax, vibes and easy going rhythm. Complete with seagull sounds this song is an ideal backdrop for a romantic walk along the coast. Also suitable for productions related to travel, holidays or food. Male Vocals, Jazz, Smooth Jazz Vocals
Extra funky horns and rhythm with female vocal singing a cheeky, suggestive lyric about her man "Dr. Goodsuff " In the style of "The Clean Up Woman" Betty Wright.70's New Orleans funk. Female Vocals, RnB, Southern Soul
military drum and mexican trumpets intro this pop/soul song about the stages of life from a child to the final curtain.Interesting rhythmic percussion and featured baritone voice. With explosion sound effect. Male Vocals, Pop, Pop Music
The two acoustic guitars and male vocal lyrics paint a bleak picture of the new immigrant girl wrapped up in the sex industry and wanting to go back home. Very suitable for film or documentry concerned with sex trafficking and prostitution. Not sleazy but heartfelt. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Singer-Songwriter
A song about the London Underground trains that run from Hammersmith west London to Barking in the east. Played in a folk/blues/skiffle style with acoustic guitars, impressive harmonica, stand-up bass and percussion. Very suitable for London scenes. Possible cockney connatations. Male Vocals, Folk, Skiffle
ska song with sax,trpt,organ etc.. all about running out of time. Prince Buster/Specials style with an urgent feel and horn solos. Gotta make that deadline! Time is running out. Age awareness! Male Vocals, RnB, Blue-Eyed Soul
Hey, you're old lady's gone! Now all you do is drink beer and watch TV. Urban funk groove and freaky guitar using voice box make this track a perfect back up for any scenes with guys sitting around watching TV with nothing better to do! Stoned 70's psychedelic soul inna Sly Stone style. Male Vocals, RnB, Psychedelic Soul
Uplifting, optimistic, spiritual mid-tempo groove with full horn section and female backing vocals. 60's soul feel that would suit a civil rights or any "change for the better" scene. Male Vocals, RnB, Memphis Soul
Early 70's vibe inna Rolling Stones ballad style. Acoustic guitars, fretless bass and tabla percussion with a Mick Jagger falsetto style vocal. The lyrics suggest a recovery from illneess/injury/heartache/breakdown etc... This track could suit a medical scene or any situation pertaining to recover, Male Vocals
Philly soul ballad style. Sax, horn section, prominent bass line and pleading vocal. Very suitable for a romance break up scene. Walking away. Romantic sadness, guy loses gal, breaking his heart. Sex in the City, lonely doggone blues. Could his dumb mistakes cost him the love of his life? Male Vocals, RnB, Philly Soul
philly soul meets gentle reggae groove with vocal group "The Lo-Lites". Catchy upbeat chorus states "I'm Lucky"... to be loved by you! Optimistic vibe with soulful verse. This has a smooth 70's reggae vibe which would make an ideal backdrop to any black London scene set in that time. Male Vocals, Reggae, Lovers Rock
Fun reggae song about horse riding!? with slightly risque "ride, ride, ride" harmony vocal chorus and falsetto lead. Galloping 70's reggae rhythm and whip sound affect. Male Vocals, Reggae, Reggae-Pop
pop reggae song, happy and bouncy with "doobie doobie doo" vocal refrain. Would suit any new romance or first date scene. Harmony vocals give this track a comercial feel suitable for ads. Has the smile factor! Male Vocals, Reggae, Reggae-Pop
Big pop ballad with strings and distinctive Jerry Chapman vocal stating "I promise to spend my days with you, faithfully". Could suit wedding bride and groom first dance or engagement. Very romantic, pledging commitment. Perfect for Valentines Day or any other situation expressing comittment. Male Vocals, Pop, Pop Ballad
uptempo pop, philly/soul, 70's style. Horns, strings, harmony vocal. Lyric shows romantic concern over what she'll be doing on sundays while he's; in prison? working away? serving in the forces? in hospital?! Perfect for situation where soldier has been posted abroad or somebody serving prison term. Male Vocals, RnB, Philly Soul
That good old Boogie Woogie honky tonk piano music that never fails to get your feet tapping. Played in roadhouses, juke joints and honky tonks through the 40's and 50's this music was the background sound to dancing, drinking, gambling and pimping. Instrumental, Blues, Honky Tonk
Sexy, sleazy rhumba rhythm topped with horn section, Hammond Organ. Fun, lecherous male vocal with female bv's. Would suit retro strip club scene, country bars, smoky honky tonk joints, biker bars, back roads, dark comedy, adult entertainment, Hollywood, hot cars, beer joints, and more. Male Vocals, Blues, Electric Blues
atmospheric country torch song with breathy tenor sax and vibes and lost and lonely female vocal painting a late night deep south 50's scene. Club, domestic or rural. Young and vulnerable. Female Vocals, Country, Country Pop
New Orleans jazz/rhythm n' blues in a Dr John style. Trumpet, sax and rolling piano with a character vocal and female bv's. Lay back and relax, we're in the Big Easy circa 1950-something! And that ole crescent moon is shining down on the crescent city while you look into her big brown eyes! Mixed Vocals, RnB, New Orleans RnB
Be-bop vocalese in the style of"Lambert, Hendricks and Ross"make this very suitable for late 50's beat generation scenes. Sax and trumpet intro/outro and solos. Male/female unison vocals about a hip night out on the town to see"the band they call Bluesique." Mixed Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
The blues; from classic 40's,50's, and 60's styles to timeless and contemporary. All original songs with clever lyrics that are soaked in the blues.
Performed with full band including stinging guitar solos, horn section, hammond organ, piano and tight swinging rhythm section. Completely Blues! Male Vocals, Blues, Electric Blues
It's a sad day. The funeral of a friend, but remember how it used to be when we used to sing together? Sadness turns to happy memories. Moody verses into happy singalong chorus with full band backing. Male Vocals, RnB, Blue-Eyed Soul
In a New Orleans rockin' style in the tradition of Clarence "Frogman " Henry and Dr. John, This track also features some rootsy bottleneck blues guitar and "Fats" style horn section. Confrontational lyrics state "If you dont want me baby-go out and find another man. Male Vocals, Blues, Delta Blues
Uptempo rhythm'n'blues style latin. Drums intro, into piano figure, salsa horns then into passionate male vocal. Exciting yet serious vibe. Could suit dance scene for hot romance. Has catchy horn section riff. Male Vocals, Tropical, Salsa
Dark and moody horns, rootsy electric blues guitar, insistant plodding rhythm give this track a threatening feel while the lyric warns "she's got wise to your Jive" You've been found out! Very suitable for reationship scene where a partner has been caught in a lie. Also great for bluesy atmosphere. Male Vocals, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
swinging blues with riffing horns and stinging guitar in a fifties BB King style. The vocals say he's leaving and nothings gonna stop him! Would suit 50's roadhouse or club scene on the chitlin circuit. Male Vocals, Blues, Texas Blues
Guitar insrumental.The aftermath, the quiet after the storm. Sorrow after loss or tradgedy.The sadness contained in memories and unfullfilled dreams and mourning for things that might have been. Instrumental, Latin, Latin Easy Listening
Reggae-ish jazz vibe. Live rhythm, horns and female bv's back up male vocal lyric of gun crime and running from the law. Free jazz style sax and trumpet intro. Crime scene. Suitable for get-away scene or escape. Male Vocals, World Music, Reggae Fusion
