| Toussaint, Allen / Songbook |
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| Album: | Songbook | Collection: | Jazz | |
| Artist: | Toussaint, Allen | Added: | Oct 2013 | |
| Label: | Rounder Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2013-10-24 | Pull Date: | 2013-12-26 | Charts: | Jazz |
| Week Ending: | Dec 29 | Dec 22 | Dec 15 | Dec 8 | Dec 1 | Nov 17 | Nov 10 | Nov 3 |
| Airplays: | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Mar 01, 2019: | Traditions Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further | 4. | Jan 02, 2014: | The Sonsgsmith Show Southern Nights | |
| 2. | Aug 16, 2015: | Mix Tape: Bayou State - Fisherman's Paradise Get Out Of My Life, Woman | 5. | Dec 26, 2013: | World Tour Brickyard Blues | |
| 3. | Jul 29, 2015: | 7-29-2015 Southern Nights, The Optimism Blues | 6. | Dec 26, 2013: | Street Hassle St. James Infirmary |
| Album Review |
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| Decca Reviewed 2013-10-23 | ||
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New Orleans legend w/solo vocals & piano. Recorded live in NY. The tracks listed on back are misleading as there are several short introduction pieces. Check the inside front cover of notes for the actual order of songs. He’s got one of those voices that isn’t perfect but his style and emotion makes up for any flaws. All tracks by the artist (except 12) and all are worth playing. Watch for applause at beginning and end of tracks. 2. Starts w/him speaking. Then a sweet blues walk. Yum. 3:58 3. Upbeat and playful w/driving piano and head nodding vocals. 1:59 4. Hints of doo wop resonate in this rich ballad. 3:42 6. Driving, soulful, just delicious. 3:32 7. Upbeat R & B jump w/wicked hip vocals & piano. 4:09 8. Warm ballad w/gentle vocals and piano tour-de-force. 3:32 9. Playful and lazy w/sweet vocals and a light touch. 3:02 11. Driving R & B classic that’s been a hit for many. 3:02 12. Oh wow! Showcasing his ace piano technique on this classic. 2:23 13. Slightly dated lyrics to a 70s soul midtempo “hey girl” song. 2:51 14. Mostly midtempo bluesy w/fun lyrics & a light touch. 2:51 15. Upbeat ode to New Orleans. I think he loves his home town. 3:08 16. Mid/slow, a hit for Glen Campbell. Around 2:40 he stops to talk about his country childhood, the rest is mostly sweet reminiscence. 13:01 | ||
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