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New Orleans musicians laid the cornerstone for a large swath of American music, and Allen Toussaint is among the city s most gifted players. As a composer, arranger, producer, pianist and singer, Allen has created an enduring body of work that includes local hits by Irma Thomas and Lee Dorsey; songs covered by Glen Campbell, the Rolling Stones and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss; national hits by Ernie K-Doe and LaBelle; and collaborations with Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello, all in addition to his own recording career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, and was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Obama in July, 2013. Songbook presents Allen Toussaint as many of his fans have longed to hear him, in an intimate solo setting, performing many of his best-loved songs. His piano playing is a marvel, with its orchestral conception and effortless New Orleans syncopation. But what comes across most strongly is the warmth of Allen s performance. The gentle Creole lilt in his voice brings a resonance and a smile to his songs, rivaling the versions he produced for others. Recorded live at Joe s Pub in New York, the deluxe edition of Songbook includes a DVD with backstage and studio interviews.
Condition:NEW. Marked upc
TRACK LISTINGS
Disc 1
1 Introduction (0:55)
2 It's Raining (3:58)
3 Lipstick Traces (2:05)
4 Allen Speaks (0:39)
5 Brickyard Blues (3:30)
6 With You In Mind (3:32)
7 Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further (4:10)
8 Sweet Touch of Love (1:58)
9 Holy Cow (3:01)
10 Introduction To Get Out of My Life, Woman (0:12)
11 Get Out of My Life, Woman (3:01)
12 Freedom For the Stallion (4:12)
13 St. James Infirmary (2:23)
14 Introduction To Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed (0:12)
15 Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed (3:17)
16 Soul Sister (2:41)
17 All These Things (3:43)
18 We Are America/Yes We Can (4:06)
19 The Optimism Blues (2:51)
20 Old Records (3:39)
21 Certain Girl Medley: A Certain Girl/Mother-In-Law/Fortune Teller/Workin (3:15)
22 It's a New Orleans Thing (3:07)
23 I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday (2:37)
24 No Place Like New York (2:26)
25 Southern Nights (13:01)
Disc 2
1 Introduction (1:15)
2 Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further (4:20)
3 Sweet Touch of Love (1:55)
4 Holy Cow (2:58)
5 Get Out of My Life, Woman (3:18)
6 St. James Infirmary (1:38)
7 Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed (3:14)
8 Soul Sister (2:40)
9 All These Things (4:27)
10 We Are America/Yes We Can (4:05)
11 The Optimism Blues (2:54)
12 Old Records (3:35)
13 Certain Girl Medley: A Certain Girl/Mother-In-Law/Fortune Teller/Workin (3:10)
14 It's a New Orleans Thing (3:05)
15 I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday (3:34)
16 There's No Place Like New York (2:27)
17 Southern Nights (13:06)
18 Closing Credits (1:30)
19 Backstage Interview (3:51)
20 Studio Interview: Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further (4:07)
21 Studio Interview: Lee Dorsey (4:50)
22 Studio Interview: Working In the Coal Mine (5:20)
23 Studio Interview: Vocal Arranging/Mother-Inlaw (3:52)
24 Studio Interview: All These Things (4:08)
25 Studio Interview: Freedom For the Stallion (3:02)
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