LEE DORSEY Night People OOP '78 LP ASD

LEE DORSEY NIGHT PEOPLE LPCategory / Style / Moods: R&B Humorous Freewheeling Warm Swaggering Light Lively Bright Gritty Energetic Fun Playful Rousing Summery Party/ Celebratory Cheerful Sweet Joyous Exuberant / 10.77 S1978 ABC LPTITLE: NIGHT PEOPLEARTIST: LEE DORSEYCONDITIONVINYL: VG+COVER: VG WITH GOLD DJ PROMO STAMPClick here for info on grading and abbreviationsORIGINAL PRESS OUT OF PRINT TRACKS:1.Say It AgainToussaint 2.God Must Have Blessed AmericaToussaint 3.Soul MineToussaint 4.Keep on Doing It to MeToussaint 5.Thank YouToussaint 6.Night PeopleToussaint 7.Can I Be the OneToussaint 8.BabeToussaint 9.DrainingToussaint Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine While the 1978 album Night People is a shade too slick, with hints of disco and a couple of rare mawkish misfires by Allen Toussaint, it nevertheless is pleasingly laid-back and Lee Dorsey sounds surprisingly assured in these smooth surroundings and that assurance makes the LP more than just a curio, since it demonstrates what a strong singer he was. Biography by Steve Huey Lee Dorsey epitomized the loose, easygoing charm of New Orleans R&B perhaps more than any other artist of the '60s. Working with legendary Crescent City producer/writer Allen Toussaint, Dorsey typically offered good-time party tunes with a playful sense of humor and a loping, funky backbeat. Even if he's remembered chiefly for the signature hit "Working in a Coalmine," it was a remarkably consistent and winning combination for the vast majority of his recording career. Dorsey was born in New Orleans on December 24, 1924 (although some sources list 1926), and moved to Portland, OR, at age ten. After serving in the Navy during WWII, Dorsey returned to Portland and became a successful light heavyweight boxer, fighting under the name "Kid Chocolate." He retired from boxing in 1955 and returned to his birthplace, where he eventually opened a successful auto-body shop. He pursued a singing career by night, and wound up recording singles for several different labels, most of which made little noise (although "Lottie Mo" sold respectably). In 1961, he signed with Bobby Robinson's Fury label, where he entered the studio with producer Allen Toussaint for the first time. Dorsey's nonsense ditty "Ya Ya" — reportedly inspired by a children's rhyme — became his first national hit that year, reaching the pop Top Ten and hitting number one on the R&B charts. Despite its popularity, following it up turned out to be difficult, and with a large family to support, Dorsey returned to his auto repair business after a few more singles flopped. Still, Allen Toussaint loved Dorsey's voice, and kept him in mind for future sessions. Toussaint's hunch paid off in 1965 when, signed to the Amy label, Dorsey turned "Ride Your Pony" into a Top Ten R&B hit. The accompanying album of the same name sold respectably as well, and Dorsey began cutting a multitude of Toussaint compositions, often with the legendary New Orleans funk ensemble the Meters as his studio backing band. The New Lee Dorsey was released later in 1966, and supplied Dorsey's best-known song, the irresistible "Working in a Coalmine"This exquisite piece of retro music history is a 12" vinyl sound recording (not a CD) in either the multi-track long play LP album format or as extended play EP remix 12" maxi - single disco dance record. Visit the A Sound Deal store for information on grading, shipping, abbreviations and general info.Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Click here for more info on grading and abbreviationsCombine Items to Save $$$ ---Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal