A report on Allen Toussaint
American musician, songwriter, arranger and record producer, who was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures".
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Dr. John
11 linksAmerican singer and songwriter.
American singer and songwriter.
In 1973, with Allen Toussaint producing and The Meters backing, Dr. John released the seminal New Orleans funk album In the Right Place.
Make It Funky (film)
11 links2005 American documentary film directed, written and co-produced by Michael Murphy.
2005 American documentary film directed, written and co-produced by Michael Murphy.
The film is narrated by Art Neville, and the interviewees include local music pioneers Allen Toussaint, Lloyd Price, Irma Thomas, and Aaron Neville, contemporary New Orleans musicians Kermit Ruffins and Trombone Shorty, as well as rock musicians Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards, who describe the influence of New Orleans music on their careers.
Lee Dorsey
6 linksAmerican pop and R&B singer during the 1960s.
American pop and R&B singer during the 1960s.
Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint, with instrumental backing provided by the Meters.
The Meters
7 linksAmerican funk band formed in 1965 in New Orleans by Zigaboo Modeliste , George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar) and Art Neville (keyboards).
American funk band formed in 1965 in New Orleans by Zigaboo Modeliste , George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar) and Art Neville (keyboards).
The band performed and recorded their own music from the late 1960s until 1977 and played an influential role as backing musicians for other artists, including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint.
Irma Thomas
6 linksAmerican singer from New Orleans.
American singer from New Orleans.
She then began recording on the Minit label, working with songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint on songs including "It's Raining" and "Ruler of My Heart", which was later reinterpreted by Otis Redding as "Pain in My Heart".
George Porter Jr.
8 linksAmerican musician, best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters.
American musician, best known as the bassist and singer of The Meters.
After a short time, however, the band was trimmed down to four core members - Art Neville, Zigaboo Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli and Porter Jr. The four were playing six nights a week at a Bourbon Street bar called Ivanhoe when they were approached by Allen Toussaint and asked if they wanted to sign a record deal.
Professor Longhair
4 linksAmerican singer and pianist who performed New Orleans blues.
American singer and pianist who performed New Orleans blues.
Music journalist Tony Russell (in his book The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray) wrote that "The vivacious rhumba-rhythmed piano blues and choked singing typical of Fess were too weird to sell millions of records; he had to be content with siring musical offspring who were simple enough to manage that, like Fats Domino or Huey "Piano" Smith. But he is also acknowledged as a father figure by subtler players like Allen Toussaint and Dr. John."
Working in the Coal Mine
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"Working in the Coal Mine" is a song with music and lyrics by the American musician and record producer Allen Toussaint.
Lady Marmalade
3 linksSong written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, originally for Nolan's disco group.
Song written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, originally for Nolan's disco group.
Crewe showed the song to Allen Toussaint in New Orleans, and Toussaint then decided to record the song with Labelle.
Fortune Teller (song)
2 links"Fortune Teller" is a song written by Allen Toussaint under the pseudonym Naomi Neville and first recorded by Benny Spellman.