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Monday Morning Video – Three from Allen Toussaint

Monday, April 01, 2024 By Mayer Danzig

I got sucked down the Toussaint rabbit hole this weekend. And what a rabbit hole it is. The legendary New Orleans songwriter, producer, and musician has influenced so many during his illustrious career. Here are a trio of Toussaint compositions that became staples for other artists: “What Do You Want the Girl to Do” (Bonnie […]

Filed Under: Americana, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint

Monday Morning Video – Lloyd Price

Monday, May 10, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

We lost a legend last week with the passing of Lloyd Price. The Louisiana native was a rock and roll pioneer, writing and recording storied classics like “Stagger Lee”, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, and “Personality” (the song that inspired his nickname “Mr. Personality”). We had the chance to interview Price several years ago and it remains […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint, John Fogerty, Johnnie Johnson, Little Richard, Lloyd Price

Monday Morning Video – Allen Toussaint

Monday, November 23, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Legendary New Orleans club Tipitina’s recently hosted a live stream to raise funds to help the venue survive the Covid pandemic. It was, of course, a tremendous celebration of an institution whose reputation stretches around the world. Among many highlights was footage of the late Allen Toussaint. It was a welcome reminder of Toussaint’s greatness […]

Filed Under: Americana, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint

Readers’ Pick: Colvin & Earle by Shawn Colvin & Steve Earle

Friday, June 17, 2016 By Tom Osborne

Colvin and Earle - cover art

SHAWN COLVIN & STEVE EARLE, Colvin & Earle beats out ALLEN TOUSSAINT, American Tunes as your favorite for the week of June 10, 2016. Poll Results New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Top 25 Spring 2016 WILLIE […]

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Allen Toussaint, Shawn Colvin, Steve Earle

Monday Morning Video – Paris and Allen Toussaint

Monday, November 16, 2015 By Mayer Danzig

Music is – and should be – about joy and bringing people together. Even the sad songs. Friday’s events in Paris were heartbreaking and our thoughts go out to those who were affected by the attacks at the Eagles of Death Metal concert and throughout Paris. The week began with the sad passing of the […]

Filed Under: Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint

Monday Morning Video: Allen Toussaint

Monday, December 02, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Allen Toussaint is an American institution. The amazingly talented musician has played a part in the careers of so many musicians. Whether arranging horns for the Band’s legendary concert The Last Waltz or producing Labelle’s classic “Lady Marmalade,” Toussaint has a magical touch. As if that weren’t enough, his songs has been performed by just […]

Filed Under: Americana, Cajun, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint

Win Big: Elvis Costello’s Spectacle

Wednesday, January 13, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

If you haven’t been watching the second season of Spectacle: Elvis Costello With… on the Sundance Channel, you’ve been missing some incredible music television. A storied songwriter in his own right, Costello is able to speak as a peer with a diverse range of musical guests. He deftly explores their musical history and approach to […]

Filed Under: Contests, Features, News, Videos Tagged With: Allen Toussaint, Bono, Elvis Costello, Jesse Winchester, Levon Helm, Neko Case, Nick Lowe, Ray Lamontagne, Richard Thompson, Ron Sexsmith, the Edge, U2

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