Playlist for September 7, 2007 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

All times are US Central. Currently in New Orleans it is Thu, 11/20/2008 - 9:47pm.
Show Host(s): Olivia Greene

Playlist Date & Time: 9/7/2007 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Program: Archived Playlist for Olivia Greene

My first time as a substitute host at WWOZ (for Bill DeTurk's Friday \"New Orleans Music Show\") was GREAT FUN!

I believe WWOZ is the greatest radio station in the world from BOTH sides of the mike!

Playlist Tracks
Lil' Queenie & the Percolators
"My Darlin' New Orleans"
The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (CD 1)
Shout
2004
There were several callers asking the identity of this song and expressing their enjoyment of it
Earl King
"No Place Like New Orleans"
The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (CD 3)
Shout
2004
New Orleans Helsinki Connection
"Go to New Orleans"
At Last
New Orleans Helsinki Connection Records
2004
A caller who said he was from Seasaint Studio asked the identity of this song's artist and CD title because he liked it very much.
(George French vocals) Bob French's Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
"New Orleans"
Livin' the Legacy
Royal Tuxedo Records
2003
Rick Trolsen
"Milenburg Joys"
Sunrise on Bourbon Street
Lort Records
2007
Davell Crawford Movement
"Tipitina"
Smell the Roses, WWOZ CD #23
Friends of WWOZ
2005
A caller asked if this was recorded at Piano Night (answer: yes), and which WWOZ CD it is on.
Raymond Myles
"Hallelujah"
The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (CD 3)
Shout
2004
Spiritually energetic song from the late, great Raymond Myles.
One of my own personal favorites which never fails to lift my mood.
(Juanita Brooks vocals) Bob French's Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
"God Bless the Child"
Livin' the Legacy
Royal Tuxedo Records
2003
One of the greatest voices to come out of New Orleans.
Preservation Hall Hot 4
"Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams"
Smell the Roses, WWOZ CD #23
Friends of WWOZ
2005
Irma Thomas
"Shelter in the Rain"
After the Rain
Rounder
2006
Her Grammy-winning CD.
WWOZ Programmer David Torkonowsky plays piano on this particular song.
Al Carnival Time Johnson
"The Lower Ninth Ward Blues"
The Lower Ninth Ward Blues (CD single)
Patty Lee Records
2007
The perfect balance with Al's song Carnival Time, demonstrating the strong spirit of new Orleanians even in the face of tragedy and loss.
The Quintet
"You Can't Take That Away From Me"
Smell the Roses,WWOZ CD # 23
Friends of WWOZ
2005
Johnny Adams, Germaine Bazzle, and George French
"Mood Indigo"
Mood Indigo
Rounder
1997
email from web stream listener from Washington DC raved about this song and inquired how to obtain the CD
Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers
"Pink Champagne"
The Specialty Story
Specialty
year not know to me, but most likely from the 1990's (it's a compilation of re-issues)
The Sleeping Giant James Winfield
"Lonely, Lonely Nights"
Lonely, Lonely Nights
Southland Records
2007
This is Jame's first release in 40 years, hence the appropriate Sleeping Giant moniker.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
"My Feet Can't Fail Me Now"
Our New Orleans
Nonesuch
2005
This is a benefit CD for Katrina survivors that flows nicely from song to song, not so common in compilations.
Kermit Ruffins with Rebirth Brass Band
"Mr Big Stuff"
Throwback
Basin Street Records
2005
The Wardell Quezerque Band
"(That's Who I Am) Mr. Big Stuff"
Sixty Smokin' Soul Senders
Funky Delicacies
2002
Wardell produced the well known Jean Knight hit Mr. Big Stuff.
This is a very funky answer record.
Joe Krown Organ Combo
"Chicken Legs"
Music Ready for Ears, WWOZ CD # 24
Friends of WWOZ
2006
Al Reed
"99 44% Pure Love"
Sixty Smokin' Soul Senders
Funky Delicacies
2002
The title refers to a popular saying from a soap commercial back in the day.
The Explosions
"Hip Drop (Parts 1 and 2)"
Eddie Bo's Funky Funky New Orleans
Funky Delicacies
2007
This compilation is a great party CD.
Chubby Newsome
"Hip Shakin' Mama"
Gettin' Funky (CD 4)
Proper Records
2001
Charmaine Neville
"The Right Key But the Wrong Keyhole"
The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans (CD 4)
Shout
2004
Bobby Marchand
"There Is Something On Your Mind (Parts 1 & 2)"
The Very Best of Bobby Marchan
Collectables
1999
This is the legendary recitation record from the talented cross-dresser who was also one of Huey Piano Smith's Clowns on many of HIS records.
The Gaturs, featuring Willie Tee
"More Bear"
Wasted
Tuff City Records
2007
We send this out with love and appreciation to Willie Tee,who passed away shortly after this radio show aired.
Prince La La
"She Put the Hurt on Me"
Let the Good Times Roll
Crescent City Soul
2002
Prince La La did not die from a gunshot, but did pass away at an early age.
Oliver Morgan
"Who Shot the La La"
New Orleans Party Classics
Rhino
1992
Oliver Morgan passed away recently. He left us with this great party classic.
The New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra
"Intro and Under the Mellow Arabian Moon"
Burning Sands
Camelback Records
2003
The Pfister Sisters
"Heebie Jeebies"
All's Well That's Boswell
Audiophile
2000
This CD contains arrangements from New Orleans own pre-Andrews Sisters Boswell Sisters, who are actually more akin musically to Lambert and Ross than to the often compared Andrews Sisters.
Banu Gibson and New Orleans Hot Jazz
"I've Got My Fingers Crossed"
The Sounds of New Orleans, WWOZ CD # 22
Friends of WWOZ
2004
(Wendell Brunious vocals) Tuxedo Band
"The Sheik of Arabi"
At Tradition Hall
Tuxedo Records
2006
I've been told that this recording, originally made in 1978, was made shortly after the passing of band-leader Albert Papa French.
Marcus Belgrave
"Let the Good Times Roll"
You Don't Know Me
Marcus Belgrave Records
2007
This new CD from the legendary Marcus Belgrave brings to mind that one should show musicians our gratitude and affection while they are still in this world.