Died November 9, 2015.
Influential New Orleans composer, producer, arranger and artist while on tour in Spain.
Wrote "Mother-In-Law" (#1-1961 for Ernie K. Doe) and produced it as well. Other songs were "Southern Nights" (#1-1977) for Glen Campbell, "Working in the Coal Mine" (#8-1966) for Lee Dorsey, "Java" (#4-1964) for Al Hirt, "Whipped Cream (#68-1965) for Herb Alpert which later became more famous as the theme song to the game show "The Dating Game."
Produced for B.J. Thomas, Dr. John and the Meters. Produced "Lady Marmalade" (#1-1975) for LaBelle and worked with Paul McCartney & Wings on Venus and Mars album in 1975. Chosen for the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2011, Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Showing posts with label Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
"Not Too Long Ago" by the Uniques-- Part 2: The Uniques
From Wikipedia.
The Uniques were a Louisiana band primarily based there and in Kentucky, active from 1965-1970. They recorded most of their material at Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas, and released it on Paula Records of Shreveport, Louisiana. Their two biggest hits were "Not Too Long Ago" and "All These Things."
One of its members was the future country star Joe Stampley, who would re-record these for his country career. "All These Things" was written by Art Neville.
In the fall of 2010, the group was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during their 45th anniversary tour. Original members present were Joe Stampley, Bobby Stampley, Ray Mills, Jum Woodford and Mike Love.
More Than You Ever Thought You'd Know About the Uniques. --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: The future ain't what it used to be.
The Uniques were a Louisiana band primarily based there and in Kentucky, active from 1965-1970. They recorded most of their material at Robin Hood Studios in Tyler, Texas, and released it on Paula Records of Shreveport, Louisiana. Their two biggest hits were "Not Too Long Ago" and "All These Things."
One of its members was the future country star Joe Stampley, who would re-record these for his country career. "All These Things" was written by Art Neville.
In the fall of 2010, the group was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during their 45th anniversary tour. Original members present were Joe Stampley, Bobby Stampley, Ray Mills, Jum Woodford and Mike Love.
More Than You Ever Thought You'd Know About the Uniques. --RoadDog
YOGI-ISMS: The future ain't what it used to be.
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