A report on Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey
Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions, including "Whipped Cream", "Java", "Mother-in-Law", "I Like It Like That", "Fortune Teller", "Ride Your Pony", "Get Out of My Life, Woman", "Working in the Coal Mine", "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky", "Freedom For the Stallion", "Here Come the Girls", "Yes We Can Can", "Play Something Sweet", and "Southern Nights".
- Allen ToussaintMuch of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint, with instrumental backing provided by the Meters.
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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.
It was an international hit for Lee Dorsey in 1966, and has been recorded by other musicians including Devo in 1981.
Marshall Sehorn
1 linksMarshall Estus Sehorn (June 25, 1934 – December 5, 2006) was an American A&R man, songwriter, music publisher and entrepreneur who played an important role in the development of R&B and popular music in New Orleans between the 1950s and 1970s, particularly as the business partner of record producer Allen Toussaint.
He also discovered Lee Dorsey, pairing him with young songwriter and pianist Allen Toussaint, and helped secure hits for Gladys Knight and the Pips and Buster Brown.
The Meters
0 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.
Get Out of My Life, Woman
0 links"Get Out of My Life, Woman" is a song written by Allen Toussaint and first recorded by Lee Dorsey.
Yes We Can Can
0 links"Yes We Can Can" is a funk song written by Allen Toussaint, popularized when it was recorded by the American R&B girl group the Pointer Sisters.
"Yes We Can Can" was originally recorded as "Yes We Can" by Lee Dorsey on his album Yes We Can, released by Polydor in 1970, and co-produced with Allen Toussaint.
Holy Cow (Lee Dorsey song)
0 links"Holy Cow" is a song written by Allen Toussaint and performed by Lee Dorsey.