standells-sometimes good guys wear white.
this was the follow up hit to nuggets classic dirty water. the record was written and produced by ed cobb. singer/drummer dickie dodd was a mouseketeer and the drummer for the bel airs of mr moto fame. the group was in the movie riot on sunset strip . they also appeared on the munsters. gary walker and lowell george each passed through the group.
Category Archives: Song of the Day
Big Boys Cry – Song of the Day
Don Fredericks’ “Big Boys Cry” is a devastating ballad that has stopped many a Mau Mau dead in their tracks. Taken off the the touchstone “Lafayette Soul Show” release- a treasure trove of South Louisiana soul gems- “Cry” was originally recorded for the Louisianne label. It was penned by the late, great Bobby Charles, who … Continue reading Big Boys Cry – Song of the Day
Future Blues – Song of the Day
willie brown, future blues. willie brown was the mysterious guitarist who played behind son house and charley patton. robert johnson called out for his friend willie johnson in crossroads blues. future blues is a great haunting delta slide classic.
Know That Isn’t Right – Song of the Day
obscure blues gem by the equally obscure thaddeus declouet. it was recorded by eddie shuler at goldband studios. the southwest louisiana creole influence is evident with the accordion thrown into the mix. Photo by pjchmiel
Someday You Will Understand – Song of the Day
obscure swamp pop song on the more raw side by cookie and the cupcakes. check out the braying saxophone and sea of love chord changes. cookie and the cupcakes cut the swamp pop national anthem mathilda for george khoury`s lyric label. they also provided the instrumental backing on phil phillips`s “sea of love.”
