Toussaint,Allen Wild New Orleans Piano & Productions Of Allen CD

EU-only collection. The death of Allen Toussaint on November 15th 2015 probably brings to a close the greatest period of musical history in New Orleans. For over 50 years he produced, played on and wrote the greatest volume of classic R&B you could imagine. This collection covers less than five years of his remarkable career, beginning with his first solo recordings in 1958 under the name Al Tousan and includes his 1958 album The Wild Sound Of New Orleans Piano whilst tracks 21-32 concentrate on his work as a session musician. Professor Longhair was one of New Orleans most influential pianists of the era and certainly the most important influence on Allen Toussaint. Listen to the opening track "Whirlaway" and it's B side "Happy Times" and you won't fail to hear Professor Longhair's influence. This is just a small but important collection of some of his earliest work which, just like his later and more famous songs and productions stand as testament to his genius. A superb collection.

1. Whirlaway 2. Up the Creek 3. Tim Tam 4. Me and You 5. Bono 6. Java 7. Happy Times 8. Wham Tousan 9. Nowhere to Go 10. Nashua 11. Po? Boy Walk 12. Pelican Parade 13. Sweetie Pie (Twenty Years Later) 14. Chico 15. Tiddle Winks 16. Heavenly Baby 17. Back Home in Indiana 18. Naomi 19. Moo Moo 20. A Blue Mood 21. Ooh Poo Pah Doo (Part 1) ? Jessie Hill 22. Ooh Poo Pah Doo (Part 2) ? Jessie Hill 23. Over You ? Aaron Neville 24. Mother in Law ? Ernie K-Doe 25. Fortune Teller ? Benny Spellman 26. A Certain Girl ? Ernie K-Doe 27. Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette) - Benny Spellman 28. It?S Raining ? Irma Thomas 29. I Like It Like That (Part 1) ? Chris Kenner 30. I Like It Like That (Part 2) ? Chris Kenner 31. ?Taint It the Truth ? Ernie K-Doe 32. It Will Stand ? the Showmen