At one time, Charles Brown was my neighbor in Oakland California. At this time (early 70's) he had not been" re-discovered ", he was just trying to make a living playing small clubs and doing some session work with the likes of Jimmy Witherspoon and Johnny Otis. A very kind, urbane and gracious man. We talked and visited a few times. He told me about the music business. I wish I had spent more time with him.