Toussaint, Allen: Songbook (Vinyl 2xLP)

Allen Toussaint’s critically acclaimed Songbook album is available for the first time on vinyl on this 2-LP 180g edition. A new 2-CD format is also available featuring the original album plus 20 unreleased bonus recordings. Recorded at Joe’s Pub in New York City in 2009 the album brings together Toussaint, a piano and his extensive catalogue of songs. With the spotlight on his originals, it includes "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)", "Holy Cow", "Get Out Of My Life, Woman" and more. Allen Toussaint 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, and many musicians recorded his compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle. Introduction It's Raining Lipstick Traces Introduction To Brickyard Blues Brickyard Blues With You In Mind Who's Gonna Help A Brother Get Further Sweet Touch Of Love Holy Cow Introduction To Get Out Of My Life, Woman Get Out Of My Life, Woman Freedom For The Stallion St. James Infirmary Introduction To Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed Soul Sister All These Things We Are America / Yes We Can The Optimism Blues Old Records Certain Girl Medley: Certain Girl / Mother-In-Law / Fortune Teller / Working In The Coal Mine It's A New Orleans Thing I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday There's No Place Like New York Southern Nights