Toussaint, Allen / Songbook
Album: | Songbook | Collection: | Jazz | |
Artist: | Toussaint, Allen | Added: | Oct 2013 | |
Label: | Rounder Records |
A-File Activity
Add Date: | 2013-10-24 | Pull Date: | 2013-12-26 | Charts: | Jazz |
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Week Ending: | Dec 29 | Dec 22 | Dec 15 | Dec 8 | Dec 1 | Nov 17 | Nov 10 | Nov 3 |
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Airplays: | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
1. | Jan 02, 2014: | The Sonsgsmith Show
Southern Nights |
4. | Dec 25, 2013: | 12-25-2013
Holy Cow, Get Out Of My Life, Woman, The Optimism Blues |
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2. | Dec 26, 2013: | World Tour
Brickyard Blues |
5. | Dec 20, 2013: | No Cover, No Minimum
St. James Infirmary |
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3. | Dec 26, 2013: | Street Hassle
St. James Infirmary |
6. | Dec 19, 2013: | The Songsmith Show
Southern Nights |
Album Review
Decca
Reviewed 2013-10-23
Reviewed 2013-10-23
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
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
Track Listing