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In the 1950s, New Orleans was one of the major recording centres in the US. With its unrivalled band of session
musicians and producers, rock ‘n’ roll and R&B hits poured out from Cosimo Matassa’s studios. Only Elvis
Presley sold more records than Fats Domino in the decade and Little Richard, Lloyd Price and Huey Smith
weren’t far behind.
One of the key men in the next decade was Wardell Quezergue, an arranger and producer whose musical abilities
earned him the nickname “The Creole Beethoven”. A majority of the songs here bear witness to his talents, as he
was a partner in several labels including Nola Records, with its array of subsidiary concerns such as Bonatemp,
Whurley-Burley and Hot Line. These and other small companies were the musical heartbeat of the Crescent City
all seeking that big, big hit. Over 400 singles were issued in the year 1966 and this album collects the pick of
them.
SIDE ONE
1. Ain’t That True Baby WILLIE TEE (Turbinton, Bonatemp 401)
2. Tip Toe ROBERT PARKER (Parker, Nola 729)
3. Bases Are Loaded JESSE THOMAS (Earl King Johnson, Tail-Gate 1002)
4. She’s Moody With Her Love SAMMY KING (King/Bonds, Marathon 101)
5. Baby It’s Too Late SENATOR JONES (Jones, Sapphire 913)
6. I Got Love JACKIE AVERY (Avery, Tail-Gate 1003)
7. Warm And Tender Love JOE HAYWOOD (Robinson, White Cliffs 237)
SIDE TWO
1. You’ll Never Find Another Man Like Me ALEX SPEARMAN (Bonds, White Cliffs 232)
2. My Love Gets Stronger TOMMY RIDGLEY (Thomas/McRee, International City 7102)
3. I Want To Love You JOE WILSON (Wilson, White Cliffs 242)
4. Would You Love Me WANDA ROUZAN (Reed, Frisco 116)
5. Your Old Stand By SAMMY KING (King/Bonds, Marathon 101)
6. Should I Pay Dues JESSE THOMAS (Earl King Johnson, Tail-Gate 1002)
7. It’s Raining BOONEY TAYLOR (Taylor, Dynamic 102)
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