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Nov 10, 2015 · Remembering Allen Toussaint: 10 Essential Recordings. When Allen Toussaint was 17 he subbed for Huey "Piano" Smith with Earl King's band for a show in Prichard, Ala., and he never looked...
Great Performances mourns the death of musician, songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint (January 14, 1938 - November 10, 2015), a native of New Orleans, LA, who defined New Orleans R&B.
Sep 25, 2023 · Allen Toussaint’s music possesses a timeless quality due to his unique blend of genres, timeless melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. His ability to tap into universal emotions and his knack for creating captivating melodies resonate with listeners across generations.
- Rob Mcmillan
Nov 10, 2015 · The New Orleans songwriter and pianist Allen Toussaint, who died Monday after a performance in Spain, was a key figure in the history of New Orleans music and, by extension, American culture.
Allen Richard Toussaint ( / ˈtuːsɑːnt /; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He 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." [1]
Allen Toussaint originally did I Feel Fine, Old Records, Bright Mississippi, Hey Little Girl and other songs. Allen Toussaint wrote Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On), Working in the Coal Mine and A Certain Girl.
Aug 16, 2022 · 50 Years Later: Revisiting The Band’s Allen Toussaint Horn Helmed Live LP ‘Rock Of Ages’. By Doug Collette. One Comment. It didn’t take hindsight of a half-century to perceive The Band’s live album as one of the highlights of the storied group’s career.
