And sometimes they yell “whoo” between songs. It’s one of the difficulties of recording a live show-you can’t control how the audience responds. (She was obviously having a wonderful time and that’s lovely, and I might have been, on occasion, the “whoo” woman. Did you know Allen Toussaint wrote “Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)?” Indeed he did, under the pseudonym Naomi Neville, and he turns in a jolly performance of it, his piano the only accompaniment, save for the woman who repeatedly yells “whoo” between the songs. Replete with tinkling of rain on the keys, it is a splendid opener. The album kicks off with a beautifully bluesy “It’s Raining,” written for Irma Thomas. Songbook is taken from those Joe’s Pub shows an intimate, warm set of songs written by Toussaint that were made popular by other artists. There he began to perform solo shows at Joe’s Pub, resurrecting songs he hadn’t performed in years, honing his live show, and developing a passionate following outside of New Orleans. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Allen Toussaint was flooded out of his home and studio and relocated to New York City. Listening to Songbook, you can’t help but marvel at his songwriting brilliance. His songs have been covered by such diverse artists as The Rolling Stones, Glen Campbell, Warren Zevon, Devo, Irma Thomas, and The Who. His new album, the remarkable, amazing Songbook, is a live recording (including a DVD of the performance) of Allen Toussaint, a piano, and his venerable back catalogue.
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There s No Place Like New York ( 2:26)Īllen Toussaint has probably written your favorite song, and you didn’t even know it. Certain Girl Medley: Certain Girl/Mother-in-Law/Fortune Teller/Working In The Coal Mine ( 3:15)Ģ3. Introduction to Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed ( 0:12)Ģ1. Introduction to Get Out Of My Life, Woman ( 0:12)ġ4. Who s Gonna Help Brother Get Further ( 4:10)ġ0. Introduction to Brickyard Blues ( 0:39)Ġ7.