Louisiana Rain

Product Description:
2002 compilation of Gib Guilbeau & Gene Parsons' legendary 1967 sessions for Gary Paxton's pioneering Bakersfield International label (never previously issued on CD). Highlights in the original versions of 'Your Gentle Ways Of Loving Me' (later covered by The Byrds) & 'Sweet Susannah' (later covered by Kris Kristofferson). Utterly essential for Byrds & Burrito fans. 25 tracks. Big Beat.

Louisiana Rain,Guilbeau & Parsons,Big Beat UK,Country,Country & Western,Country-Rock,Folk-Rock,Pop,Progressive Bluegrass

Average customer rating: A "Nawlins" Angel Sings For Us All LEGENDARY SURVIVOR AT HER PEAK~BRAVO IRMA!!! After The Rain - CD A great sound Direct From The Heart, Direct From New Orleans

After the Rain Irma Thomas Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music New Orleans Blues | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Sing Me Back Home His Hands Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection Our New Orleans: A Benefit Album for the Gulf Coast The River in Reverse ASIN: B000EULJVA Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

1. In the Middle of It All
2. Flowers
3. I Count the Tears
4. Make Me a Pallet on Your Floor
5. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free
6. If You Knew How Much
7. Another Man Done Gone
8. Till I Can't Take It Anymore
9. These Honey Dos
10. Another Lonely Heart
11. Soul of a Man
12. Stone Survivor
13. Shelter in the Rain

Amazon.com

Irma Thomas has long been hailed as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," an accolade that's accurate but seems a little limited. (Imagine calling Elvis Presley the "King of Memphis Rock & Roll.") As her first album of new recordings in six years attests, Thomas can sing just about anything better than just about anyone from just about anywhere. Though the liner notes indicate that most of the material was selected before Hurricane Katrina, there's a bittersweet resonance that extends from Arthur Alexander's lament about a once happy home "In the Middle of It All" and the soul classic "I Count the Tears" to the funeral dirge of the traditional "Another Man Done Gone" and the Blind Willie Johnson blues standard "Soul of a Man." There's an inspirational quality as well, in the gospel "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" and the stirring closer, Stevie Wonder's "Shelter in the Rain," with only David Torkanowsky's piano backing Thomas's transcendent voice. Other Louisiana instrumental seasonings come from Sonny Landreth's slide guitar and Dirk Powell's fiddle. Most singers who have been recording as long as Thomas resort to tricks, mannerisms, and show-off displays, but she remains the anti-diva, a stylist of exquisite understatement whose every note rings true and hits home. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Irma Thomas is one of New Orleans' most beloved and iconic entertainers. On 'After the Rain,' the Soul Queen of New Orleans brings her rich and resonant vocals to a surprisingly varied repertoire that spans 75 years of American songwriting, the common thread being Irma's soulful and direct-from-the-heart delivery. Spare and often acoustic instrumental settings by an all-star Louisiana band allow Irma's vocals to shine through on each song. Recorded at rural Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana only months after Hurricane Katrina, After the Rain is a remarkable declaration of resilience, presenting Irma Thomas at her very best.

Customer Reviews:

A "Nawlins" Angel Sings For Us All.......2007-05-27

I wasn't familiar with this artist in any way shape or form a month ago (4-07). I heard "In the Middle of it All" by her on a Blues streaming channel on my computer one afternoon. I was absolutely entranced in every way. I immediately ordered the CD on Amazon and consider it one of the finest CDs I own by a female singer bar none. I own over 2500 CDs and had double that in vinyl a few years ago. Rest assured, this CD will find its' way into your heart and your ears as a top favorite in your music collection. Guaranteed.............. My only puzzlement is why I wasn't familiar with her before now, I arrogantly thought I knew who was who in mainstream music, obviously I have a whole lot left to learn (I love that because I will never hear enough music like this) Buy it, buy it, buy it.......

LEGENDARY SURVIVOR AT HER PEAK~BRAVO IRMA!!!.......2006-12-01

Back in the musically wonderful sixties a real standout classic and timeless performance is "Wish Someone Would Care" by Irma Thomas being a haunting listening experience to this day...over the years since this great singer has been making many fine albums then along comes a true masterpiece...who knew it would be all these years later! A fixture in New Orleans for decades, this collection of richly varied songs was recorded a few months after Hurricane Katrina which wiped out Irma's worldly possessions but not her soul or remarkable talent as she has never sounded quite like this...deeply involved with each song Irma takes the listener on the musical trip of a lifetime and richly illuminates each great song with a emotional richness that is stunning!!! Anyone who loves a great singer at the peak of her incredible powers will want this mesmerizing collection...essential must have desert island disc and the finale of this tremendous set is make up of not one but three incredible performances that are the most stirring and deeply moving that have come along in years. "Soul Of A Man" is bluesy and deep, "Stone Survivor" is a funky and riveting rocker while Stevie Wonder's "Shelter In The Rain" is deeply soulful and features a magnificent stunning vocal that is beautifully surrounded by piano only and the effect is unforgettable making one wish for a complete "Stevie Wonder Songbook" from this great singer...plus ten additional stellar performances and each is a richly rewarding listening experience! Bravo Irma and here is wishing you a much deserved Grammy Award for this musical treasure that is a true classic to be enjoyed over and over! 12/9 update; Congratulations Irma Thomas for your Grammy Award Nomination!!! 2/12 update; Congratulations, I knew you would win the Grammy Award!

After The Rain - CD.......2006-08-03

Very enjoyable CD. Irma Thomas knows how to craft a song.

A great sound.......2006-07-06

Imagine driving through the country and coming upon a roadhouse. You walk in, the air is smoky, the clientele quiet, focused on the stage. The music--you have found a treasure. That's what listening to this CD is like. Her voice--rich, smoky, full of living. Highly recommended.

Direct From The Heart, Direct From New Orleans.......2006-07-02

On her web page, Irma Thomas sends this message to her fans:

"I know that this is a trying time for all of us in the City called New Orleans, but I know and feel everything is going to be alright. New Orleans has a lot of strong FAITH people and I am One of them. We are just displaced for a short time and Can and Will rebuild that beautiful city bigger and better then ever. Remember God first and he will grant you good success. To all my fans, KEEP THE FAITH. Love Irma"

Irma Thomas was on a gig in Austin, Texas when Katrina hit her beloved New Orleans. She went home to find her home and all of her belongings were gone. She was for a time, considered missing, and word went out that "The Queen of New Orleans" was lost. She was found, and has set an example for the rest of her fellow New Orlean residnets for her optimism and spirit. All of the songs on this CD were selected before Katrina hit, but it is not just fortune or luck but Faith that these all work as a post Katrina Memorial. This CD has the soul you expect and is sung directly from the heart. The songs span 75 years and Irma Thomas has re-written some verses to fit the occasion. What a find, what a woman, what memories and love she invokes.


Irma Thomas invited musicians from New Orleans to play with her on this CD. It was recorded in Southern Louisiana some months after Katrina hit. The players include jazz pianist
David Torkanowski, acoustic bassist James Singleton, drummer Stanton Moore, plus Dirk Powell, playing a variety of string instruments from guitar to banjo and fiddle. Guests include guitar sensation Sonny Landreth, and bluesman Corey Harris.

"In the Middle of It All", by Arthur Alexander gives us the first example of how powerful and loving this CD will be. "The love I gave was really, really real"

"Flowers", is a song about the consequences of drunk driving. This has a low country feel... "Look., look, lookin' for the Flowers".

"I Count the Tears" is an old song by Doc Pomus. A song to sing with.. "Na, Nah, Nah, Nah, late at night, I Count the Tears" simply sung with back -up singers.

"Make Me Down A Pallet On Your Floor" is an old standard that is overwhelmingly sad. "Where are all you good time friends of mine? Where are you when I only have a dime?" so fitting for post Katrina as we now know.

"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free"- Billy Taylor's old song is one of the most beautifully sung songs on this CD.. Old time Gospel. Stand up and sing..
"Say'em loud. Say'em clear, for the whole side world to hear".

"If You Knew How Much" love song for everyone. "If You Knew How Much I Love You, If you Knew What I was Thinkin'. You would Never Look My Way."

"Another Man Done Gone" Irma Thomas rewrote the lyrics of the old traditional song to reflect the events of Katrina. "Another storm done gone, the water is at the door, he couldn't stay no more."

"Til I Can't Take It Anymore" an old love song. "I'll be praying that you never let me go".

"These Honey Dos," was co-written with David Egan. The lyrics reflect the independence of Irma Thomas. "You're still in that chair, that is where you is. Do you want me or These Honey Dos".

"Another Lonely Heart" is a combination of soul and country. "While you kiss me in the dark, I am just Another Lonely Heart."

"Soul of a Man" is another traditional song. "Won't somebody tell me, Answer If You Can, What is the Soul of a Man?"

"Stone Survivor" country and low down, "I ain't no apologizer, I'm a Stone Survivor".

"Shelter In The Rain" the entire CD in one song. "When you were down, I lifted you up from there".

Spare and longing, this CD is epitome of soulful New Orleans. Irma Thomas has given us a CD of memories and love, longing and forgiving, wanting and wistful. Filling us with the Faith that is needed for the people of New Orleans.
Highly Recommended. prisrob 7-01-06

Average customer rating: Great compilation A disappointment

DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Previn, André | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rodgers, Richard | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Barbara Cook at the Met with Special Guests Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) 110 in the Shade (2007 Broadway Revival Cast) ABC (Adler, Bock, Coleman) Company (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B00005Q6IN Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
3. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Patti LuPone
4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - KT Sullivan
5. Nunsense: I Just Want To Be A Star - Christine Anderson
6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

Tracks:

1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

Customer Reviews:

Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.

Average customer rating: When Teddy was still swamp

Louisiana Rain Teddy Morgan Manufacturer: Texas Music Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lost Love & Highways Ridin' in Style Freight Sean Costello ASIN: B00005ARGC Release Date: 2001-05-01

Tracks:

1. Take This Hurt Off Me
2. Full Grown Man
3. You Wouldn't Change
4. Fine Way to Treat Me
5. Louisiana Rain
6. Big Town Women
7. Baby Don't Leave Me
8. Hey Hey Now
9. Inside-Out
10. You're the One
11. Walkin' Out on You

Amazon.com

Teddy Morgan is a young, hotshot blues guitarist from Minneapolis transplanted to Austin. His second album, Louisiana Rain, highlights both his strengths and weaknesses. His most valuable asset is a rare touch on the guitar that allows him to invent fresh, single-note lines even as he stays firmly within his syncopated grooves. His liabilities include a so-so voice and a tendency to write second-rate imitations of familiar blues standards. When he tackles other people's songs,such as Don Covay's "Take This Hurt Off Me," Geno Delafose's "Baby Don't Leave Me," and Jimmy Rogers' "You're the One," the strengths outweigh the weaknesses. Morgan gets valuable help from such guest musicians as Kim Wilson, Gene Taylor and Gurf Morlix. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

When Teddy was still swamp.......2005-05-09

This album presents Teddy Morgan the way he played and toured in an earlier phase of career, when his music was heavily swamp-oriented a la eastern Texas/western Louisiana. I have all of Teddy's albums and for me this one is still the best, both in terms of playing and songwriting.

Lost Love & Highways is a close second. By the time he recorded LL&H he was making a conscious move towards alt country. I'm sure his heart's in that style as well, but I can't help feeling when I listen to that album and what came afterwards that at least part of the motivation is commercial. Not to second-guess the man, but when I listen to him play I still feel that his heart belongs to swamp. If that genre were more popular I'll bet Teddy would have stuck with it.

Yet this style of music, done well, is so rare today, I feel that if Teddy had hung in there with his original instincts, he would eventually have been recognized.

Two of the best songs he's written so far - two of the best swamp-oriented songs I've ever heard, period - are on this album, "Louisiana Rain" and "Take This Hurt Off Me."

One more thing, the cat's a killer guitarplayer, a fact that just doesn't come off his recordings but does in his live shows. And on this album. For tone freaks, this is the one.

Teddy, I'll be waiting for you when you come back to swamp.

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Louisiana Rain Guilbeau & Parsons Manufacturer: Big Beat UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006L831 Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

1. Your Gentle Ways Of Loving Me
2. Louisiana Cottonfields
3. Workin On A Tugboat
4. Into The Darkness Of Your Mind
5. Louisiana Rain
6. Sweet Sugar Blues
7. Walk With Sam
8. Sweet Suzannah
9. Miles And Cities
10. Young Country Girl
11. Multiple Heartaches
12. Two People
13. Desperations Back Again
14. Happy Cajun Man
15. Mr Somebody
16. Sweet Rosie
17. I Get A Hurt On Inside
18. Womans Disgrace
19. Theres Still A Little Something In Your Mind
20. Louisiana Woman
21. Home Of The Blues
22. Lodi
23. World Of Dreams
24. If Its Me Im A Fool
25. On Pins And Needles

Product Description

1. Your Gentle Ways Of Loving Me
2. Louisiana Cottonfields
3. Workin On A Tugboat
4. Into The Darkness Of Your Mind
5. Louisiana Rain
6. Sweet Sugar Blues
7. Walk With Sam
8. Sweet Suzannah
9. Miles And Cities
10. Young Country Girl
11. Multiple Heartaches
12. Two People
13. Desperations Back Again
14. Happy Cajun Man
15. Mr Somebody
16. Sweet Rosie
17. I Get A Hurt On Inside
18. Womans Disgrace
19. Theres Still A Little Something In Your Mind
20. Louisiana Woman
21. Home Of The Blues
22. Lodi
23. World Of Dreams
24. If Its Me Im A Fool
25. On Pins And Needles

Format: CD

Average customer rating: When Teddy was still swamp

Louisiana Rain Teddy Morgan Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lost Love & Highways Ridin' in Style Freight Sean Costello ASIN: B000003MV4 Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

1. Take This Hurt Off Me
2. Full Grown Man
3. You Wouldn't Change
4. Fine Way To Treat Me
5. Louisiana Rain
6. Big Town Women
7. Baby Don't Leave Me
8. Hey Hey Now
9. Inside-Out
10. You're The One
11. Walkin' Out On You

Amazon.com

Teddy Morgan is a young, hotshot blues guitarist from Minneapolis transplanted to Austin. His second album, Louisiana Rain, highlights both his strengths and weaknesses. His most valuable asset is a rare touch on the guitar that allows him to invent fresh, single-note lines even as he stays firmly within his syncopated grooves. His liabilities include a so-so voice and a tendency to write second-rate imitations of familiar blues standards. When he tackles other people's songs,such as Don Covay's "Take This Hurt Off Me," Geno Delafose's "Baby Don't Leave Me," and Jimmy Rogers' "You're the One," the strengths outweigh the weaknesses. Morgan gets valuable help from such guest musicians as Kim Wilson, Gene Taylor and Gurf Morlix. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

When Teddy was still swamp.......2005-05-09

This album presents Teddy Morgan the way he played and toured in an earlier phase of career, when his music was heavily swamp-oriented a la eastern Texas/western Louisiana. I have all of Teddy's albums and for me this one is still the best, both in terms of playing and songwriting.

Lost Love & Highways is a close second. By the time he recorded LL&H he was making a conscious move towards alt country. I'm sure his heart's in that style as well, but I can't help feeling when I listen to that album and what came afterwards that at least part of the motivation is commercial. Not to second-guess the man, but when I listen to him play I still feel that his heart belongs to swamp. If that genre were more popular I'll bet Teddy would have stuck with it.

Yet this style of music, done well, is so rare today, I feel that if Teddy had hung in there with his original instincts, he would eventually have been recognized.

Two of the best songs he's written so far - two of the best swamp-oriented songs I've ever heard, period - are on this album, "Louisiana Rain" and "Take This Hurt Off Me."

One more thing, the cat's a killer guitarplayer, a fact that just doesn't come off his recordings but does in his live shows. And on this album. For tone freaks, this is the one.

Teddy, I'll be waiting for you when you come back to swamp.

Average customer rating:

Louisiana Rain Manufacturer: PWT Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0009A31KM

Product Description

Track listing: 1) So Clearly, 2) Louisiana Rain, 3) The Illusionist, 4) The Earth Song, 5) Silent Emptiness

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4. Memories
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6. No More Darkness [Import]
7. One More Christmas
8. Only One Moon [Import]
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