New Orleans Soul '60s: Watch Records

by New Orleans Soul 60'S / Various

Overview

These are treasures from the vaults of Watch Records. Some were regional hits that were later covered by other artists, and others have through time become a part of the New Orleans lexicon, through Jazz Fest and related activities. Some of the artists are familiar, five cuts by Professor Longhair and six by the "Tan Canary" Johnny Adams, but most are not known outside of New Orleans, though they deserve much wider recognition. People such as Leona Buckles, Tommy Ridgley, and Dell Stewart show what the folks of New Orleans have known for years, this is a town with that deep-felt soul that is a hybrid mixing of the blues and gospel music, exposing the heart to view. It takes many forms, from the doo wop of the Crescents & the McMillian Sisters to the hybridization of African and Caribbean rhythms combined with the natural rhythms of the streets that is Professor Longhair's trademark and with many ear-opening stops in between. Watch Records was a combination of the energies of Earl King and Wardell Quezergue recording many of their contemporaries such as Professor Longhair, Eddie Bo, and Tommy Ridgley doing what they do best. Listen to "I Want Some Money" by Tommy Ridgley and recognize the song that became a hit for Barrett Strong. The only thing to change about this most generous length disc is to give some of the lesser known people some more play time. To its credit, it for the most part stays away from the well-known songs and gives a look at some of the lesser-known gems that flowed from these artists. It is a good solid look at one of the strongest and most influential areas of New Orleans music. ~ Bob Gottlieb

Product Details

Release Date:	04/11/2000
Label:	Mardi Gras Records / Mardi Gras
UPC:	0096094104724
Rank:	124339

Tracks

1. Here You Come Again  -  Crescents  -  McMillan Sisters
2. Bald Head  - Roy Byrd  -  Professor Longhair
3. Coppin' a Plea  - Raymond Lewis
4. All My Love Belongs Toi You  - Henry Glover  - Sally Nix  - Tommy Ridgley
5. Big Chief  - Earl Johnson  - Earl King  -  Professor Longhair  - Wardell Quezergue
6. Release Me  - Johnny Adams  - Eddie Miller  - Dub Williams  - Robert Yount
7. Love That Girl  - Victor Augustine  -  Stewart
8. Please Mr. Genie  - Benny Spellman
9. Third House from the Corner  -  Clippers  -  Professor Longhair  -  Clippers
10. I'm Waiting (To Give My Love to You)  - Leona Buckles
11. I Want Some Money Baby  - Tommy Ridgley
12. You Made a New Man Out of Me  - Johnny Adams
13. Mr. Credit Man  -  Stewart
14. Love Is the Thing  - Raymond Lewis
15. There Is Something on Your Mind  - Jim McNeely  -  Professor Longhair
16. Some Day  - Johnny Adams
17. Didn't I Tell You  -  Stewart
18. Reconsider Me  - Johnny Adams
19. Let My Lover Go  -  Stewart
20. Part of Me  - Johnny Adams
21. Willie the Prince  -  Clippers  -  Professor Longhair  -  Clippers
22. Slow Down Baby  - Benny Spellman
23. That's All She Left Me  -  Crescents
24. Someday They'll Understand  - Wardell Quezergue  - Benny Spellman
25. Walk on Don't Cry  - Wardell Quezergue  - Benny Spellman
26. I Believe I'll Find Happiness  - Johnny Adams

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Clippers   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Crescents   Primary Artist
Johnny Adams   Primary Artist
Tommy Ridgley   Primary Artist
Dell Stewart   Primary Artist
Professor Longhair   Primary Artist
Benny Spellman   Primary Artist
Leona Buckles   Primary Artist
Raymond Lewis   Primary Artist
McMillan Sisters   Primary Artist
Earl King   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Leona Buckles   Performer
Johnny Adams   Composer,Performer
Jerry Embree   Reissue Producer
Roy Byrd   Composer
Jim McNeely   Composer
Raymond Lewis   Performer
Professor Longhair   Composer,Performer
Tommy Ridgley   Performer
Steve Reynolds   Transfers
Jeff Hannusch   Assistant Producer
Sally Nix   Composer
Wardell Quezergue   Producer,Composer
Earl King   Producer,Composer
Robert Yount   Composer
Dub Williams   Composer
Eddie Miller   Composer
Earl Johnson   Composer
Crescents   Performer
Benny Spellman   Composer,Performer
Victor Augustine   Composer
Henry Glover   Composer
Matt Coby   Transfers
Warren Hildebrand   Digital Transfers,Executive Producer