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
American 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)
2005 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.
George Porter Jr.
American 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.
The Meters
American 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.
Earl King
American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music.
American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music.
In 1972, he was joined by Allen Toussaint and the Meters to record the album Street Parade.
Lee Dorsey
American 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.
Irma Thomas
American 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".
Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino
2007 tribute album by various artists to Fats Domino, issued by Vanguard Records.
2007 tribute album by various artists to Fats Domino, issued by Vanguard Records.
7) "I Want to Walk You Home" (Domino, Bartholomew) Allen Toussaint and Paul McCartney
The Band
Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1967.
Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1967.
Cahoots featured Bob Dylan's "When I Paint My Masterpiece", "4% Pantomime" (with Van Morrison), and "Life Is a Carnival", the last featuring a horn arrangement by Allen Toussaint.
Bonnie Raitt
American blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and political activist.
American blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer and political activist.
In the film, Raitt performs "What is Success" with Allen Toussaint and band, a song he wrote and that Raitt included on her 1974 album Streetlights.