Allen Toussaint - Songbook [2LP]

Format: 2 x LP
Catalogue No.: 7274166
Barcode: 888072741669
Release Date: 29 May 2026
Genre: Jazz, Blues

2LP Black Vinyl

Recorded at Joe’s Pub in New York City in 2009 the album brings together Toussaint, a piano and his extensive catalog of songs. With the spotlight on his originals, it includes "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)," "Holy Cow," "Get Out of My Life, Woman," and more.

Side A
1. Introduction
2. It’s Raining
3. Lipstick Traces
4. Introduction to Brickyard Blues
5. Brickyard Blues
6. With You in Mind
7. Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further 

Side B
1. Sweet Touch of Love
2. Holy Cow
3. Introduction to Get Out of My Life, Woman
4. Get Out of My Life, Woman
5. Freedom for the Stallion
6. St. James Infirmary
7. Introduction to Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed
8. Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed

Side C
1. Soul Sister
2. All These Things
3. We Are America/Yes We Can
4. The Optimism Blues
5. Old Records
6. Certain Girl Medley: Certain Girl/Mother-in-Law/Fortune Teller/Working in the Coal Mine 

Side D
1. It’s a New Orleans Thing
2. I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday
3. There’s No Place Like New York
4. Southern Nights

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ABOUT ALLEN TOUSSAINT
Allen Toussaint 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, and many musicians recorded his compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle.