Little Milton- We're Gonna Make It (Chess Acoustic Sounds Series)

Label: Chess / Interscope

Reissued 8/21/2026, Originally released 1965

Little Milton brought the emotional depth of the blues and modern sound of soul together with remarkable power on his 1965 album, We're Gonna Make It. After joining the Chess Records family through its Checker imprint in the early 1960s, the Mississippi-born singer, guitarist, and songwriter revitalized the label with a new sound. The title track, a stirring anthem for the growing civil rights movement, topped the R&B chart for three weeks straight. The album showcases Milton's vocal control and expert phrasing which defined Milton's crossover success. Other key tracks include "Who's Cheating Who?," "Blind Man," and "Stand By Me."

Track listing:

1. We're Gonna Make It
   
2. You're Welcome to the Club
   
3. I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town
   
4. Blues in the Night
   
5. Country Style
   
6. Who's Cheating Who?
   
7. Blind Man
   
8. Can't Hold Back the Tears
   
9. Believe in Me
   
10. Stand By Me
    
11. Life Is Like That
    
12. Ain't No Big Deal on You