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Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley is based in rhythm. [10] Steve Sutherland called it "a polished and energetic primer in sophisticated body rhythms." [11] As with Palmer's other early albums, it is a synthesis of "improvised funk grooves, New Orleans R&B and tasty original". [12]
His first solo album, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, recorded in 1974 in New Orleans was heavily influenced by the music of Little Feat and the funk fusion of the Meters, who acted as the backing band along with producer/guitarist Lowell George of Little Feat. [12] Unsuccessful in the UK, both the album and single reached the top 100 in the ...
Ringo Starr recorded "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley" in 1977 on his album Ringo the 4th. Phish covered "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley" as well as "On Your Way Down" numerous times in concert, dating as far back as 1985. [23] Helen Reddy covered "Optimism Blues" on her 1981 album Play Me Out.
Allen Richard Toussaint (/ ˈ t uː s ɑː n t /; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) 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, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures."
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications; UK [1]AUS [2]AUT [3]CAN [4]GER [5]NL [6]NZ [7]SWE [8]US [9]Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley: Released: September 1974
Featured on the 2013 CD reissue by Edsel (which is bundled with Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley) are acoustic demos of "Willin'" (George) and "Hope We Never Wake". Palmer rerecorded "Work to Make It Work" for his final studio album featuring original compositions, 1999's Rhythm & Blues (released in 1998 in Japan).
Vinegar Joe evolved out of Dada, a 12-piece Stax-influenced, jazz/blues rock [2] fusion band. Dada released one eponymous album in 1970, with a line up including vocalist Elkie Brooks and guitarist Pete Gage. [3]
Year Album Peak chart positions US [9]US R&B [9]UK [10]1962 Ya Ya — — — 1966 Ride Your Pony - Get Out of My Life Woman — — — The New Lee Dorsey - Working in the Coalmine