tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post4799175345831011312..comments2024-03-11T14:14:58.812-04:00Comments on TheHoundBlog: Earl KingThe Houndhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-28458154928909214702011-09-19T07:18:41.896-04:002011-09-19T07:18:41.896-04:00This won't really have success, I believe this...This won't really have success, I believe this way.contactos barcelonahttp://www.encontactos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-79413668342627177172011-08-26T16:52:33.586-04:002011-08-26T16:52:33.586-04:00It can't really have effect, I think this way....It can't really have effect, I think this way.catalogo puertas metalicashttp://www.josemoretsa.esnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-62731541588866548182010-09-11T14:50:03.433-04:002010-09-11T14:50:03.433-04:00Oh, I'm not suggesting he was a nice fellow!! ...Oh, I'm not suggesting he was a nice fellow!! I just thought you might find Leonard Gaskin's comment interesting. He went on to tell me that Lubinsky used to brag about how he loved to record gospel artists because they were the easiest to cheat.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510057263349904793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-384048538855070772010-09-11T07:29:14.222-04:002010-09-11T07:29:14.222-04:00"that Lubinsky did pay his studio musicians f..."that Lubinsky did pay his studio musicians fairly. So it's not true that he never paid *anyone"<br /><br />He had to pay studio musicans union scale or face the wrath of the Musician's Union, by the 50's firmly in the hands of the Chicago outfit. Lubinsky's career speaks for itself, and if that's not enough, ask Jimmy Scott about him. Even his (Lubinsky's) own son won't defend<br />him.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-40293898849700809832010-09-10T22:52:09.058-04:002010-09-10T22:52:09.058-04:00<>
Actually, the late bassist Leonard Gaskin...<><br />Actually, the late bassist Leonard Gaskin told me he did a lot of studio work for Savoy in the 1950s (for example he played on Big Maybelle's "Candy") and that Lubinsky did pay his studio musicians fairly. So it's not true that he never paid *anyone*. <br /><br />Another great essay, and thanks for all you do.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510057263349904793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-41407348098013959282010-09-08T08:42:27.490-04:002010-09-08T08:42:27.490-04:00"Hound's use of "antidote" in p..."Hound's use of "antidote" in place of "anecdote" is (a) a subtle linguistic substitution of the type often employed by - and thus in tribute to - Earl King himself; (b) a reference to Earl's line of patter as an effective cure for a horrible hangover, or (c) a reference to Earl's response to some of the more poisonous exploiters he encountered during his career (holla if you think "Johnny Vincent")."<br /><br />How about proof reading while on the phone. Proof positive, multi-tasking makes you stupid, as recent studies (at least according to Frontline TV show) proof, errr, prove. Earl never said anything too bad about Johnny Vincent to tell the truth. He seemed to have a begrudging respect for him.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-70635445425617063272010-09-06T21:28:55.879-04:002010-09-06T21:28:55.879-04:00"...always with a funny antidote..."
Ho..."...always with a funny antidote..."<br /><br />Hound's use of "antidote" in place of "anecdote" is (a) a subtle linguistic substitution of the type often employed by - and thus in tribute to - Earl King himself; (b) a reference to Earl's line of patter as an effective cure for a horrible hangover, or (c) a reference to Earl's response to some of the more poisonous exploiters he encountered during his career (holla if you think "Johnny Vincent").<br /><br />The choice is yours.Gramercy7@yahoo.comhttp://www.nyrocker.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-81597559957524602052010-09-04T14:49:09.182-04:002010-09-04T14:49:09.182-04:00Earl King has always been a touchstone of New Orle...Earl King has always been a touchstone of New Orleans RnB for me..I'm sure my first exposure was thru Jimi, but when I finally got down to New Orleans in the late 80's and onward, I had the good fortune to catch Earl a few times..I think one time he was on, but sadly as you recount , the booze and hard living reared it's head. I was at that Storyville gig, and I was so terribly sad that night to see one of my heros, and truly one of New Orleans greastest song writer, wasted and incoherent. I also had the good/sad fortune to attend his funeral and second line. A moving service and memory I will always cherish.<br />On a general note, thank you so much for all the music you turned me on to, I sorely miss the fmu show.(thank god for archives), went to a few Hangover Hops..you are a blessing to all of us who love this music. All the Best..avAllen Vellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-27189472328390572832010-09-03T16:07:56.724-04:002010-09-03T16:07:56.724-04:00Chicago '74, but nothing more concreteChicago '74, but nothing more concreteThe Chiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-23437226960568997502010-09-03T15:58:26.745-04:002010-09-03T15:58:26.745-04:00"Did a little searching--"
Do you know ..."Did a little searching--"<br /><br />Do you know the date that it was recorded? I do remember seeing it as a teenager.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-76708935272869865112010-09-03T15:56:20.643-04:002010-09-03T15:56:20.643-04:00Really having an attack of the spastics today. Pl...Really having an attack of the spastics today. Plus lack of caffeine. New phone, can't figure out cut and paste, blah blah blah. But relevant quote from Dan's Home of the Groove re: all this is that it's from the Desitively Bonaroo tour: Having recorded with the Meters, Dr. John toured with them and Professor Longhair for a short time, as a sort of New Orleans music revue. You can read about it his book; but one result he doesn’t mention is that they did a PBS Soundstage show with Earl King added into the mix in 1974. I actually saw it at the time; but my memory of it had faded until I found the show re-issued on video by Rhino in the early 1990’s. That’s where this audio excerpt comes from. The tape is hard to find these days (no DVD yet), but is worth the search. The Meters back up Fess and Earl on some signature songs, and do a medley of two of their own tunes, then Dr. John and his band do four of his numbers, including “Quitters Never Win" (from Desitively); and then Fess and Earl join them on “Big Chief” for the finale. . . .hear what Dr. John’s road band at the time sounded like with Fred Staele on drums, Alvin “Shine” Robinson on guitar and backing vocals, and an uncredited bassist (maybe Jimmy Calhoun) and female backup duo. Sitting in are Fess’ conga player, Alfred “Uganda” Roberts, and Art Neville on organ.The Chiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-47422149039872061572010-09-03T15:47:16.716-04:002010-09-03T15:47:16.716-04:00Did a little searching--Dr. John footage comes fro...Did a little searching--Dr. John footage comes from a PBS Soundstage special with all the guests Jim mentioned--apparently it was released on home video way back when by Rhino. Dan at Home of the Groove has this to say: Our feature cut, “Qualified”, comes from Dr. John’s LP, In The Right Place, that also contained his hits, “Right Place, Wrong Time” and “Such A Night”. The album was produced and arranged by Allen Toussaint, recorded mainly at Criteria Sound in Miami, and had the Meters as the core backing band. Toussaint’s touch allowed Rebennack to balance the heavy Crescent City blues, R&B, rock ‘n roll, and trippy folk-swamp atmospherics of earlier albums with the somewhat lighter pop feel of the hits, while his use of the Meters allowed their distinctive funk sensibilities to infuse the tracks and reinforce what the good doctor had going on. Co-written with Rebennack's long-time runnin’ partner, Jessie Hill, whose unique way with words is evident in the lyrics, “Qualified” is masterfully arranged and played. As Rebennack radiates his barrelhouse best on the 88’s, the rhythm section cooks. Take special note of Zigaboo Modeliste’s drumming here to see why he can’t be touched. That’s Gary Brown on sax, who did a lot of session and road work with Toussaint in the 1970’s, and played with Sam & The Soul Machine prior to that. On the congas is Allen Toussaint himself, according to the liner notes. See the full listing on the above LMF link to the CD re-issue." VHS reviewed at NY Times site. Vid box shows the good Dr. in same trippy hat: http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/232879/Dr-John-New-Orleans-Swamp-Soundstage/overview<br /><br />OK, basta.The Chiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-38068570987045503932010-09-03T15:46:32.302-04:002010-09-03T15:46:32.302-04:00"Definitely Art on drums. Wondering who the t..."Definitely Art on drums. Wondering who the two back-ups are, esp. lady in red--possibly Shirley Goodman and Tammi Lynn?"<br /><br />It's all the Meters! Check out this clip from the same show w/Longhair, Earl King, the Meters:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOyBwrvOKA&feature=relatedThe Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-56647356761742743392010-09-03T15:40:08.143-04:002010-09-03T15:40:08.143-04:00Scratch that--Art on keys. Brain freeze.Scratch that--Art on keys. Brain freeze.The Chiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-27785635407460382632010-09-03T15:39:22.206-04:002010-09-03T15:39:22.206-04:00Definitely Art on drums. Wondering who the two ba...Definitely Art on drums. Wondering who the two back-ups are, esp. lady in red--possibly Shirley Goodman and Tammi Lynn?The Chiefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-40251016326348347032010-09-03T12:15:27.242-04:002010-09-03T12:15:27.242-04:00". And I don't think he wrote I Hear You ...". And I don't think he wrote I Hear You Knocking, but I could be wrong. "<br /><br />I Hear You Knockin' is credited to Bartholomew-E.C. King, or on some versions Bartholomew/Pearl King, the later is a misprint. He told me he wrote the whole tune and Bartholomew got half the credit for producing and arranging the record as well as bringing it to Smiley Lewis.The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-75561648518583178742010-09-03T12:06:05.405-04:002010-09-03T12:06:05.405-04:00Earl King is one of my heroes. I did a documentar...Earl King is one of my heroes. I did a documentary on him in 1998. I never knew him to do drugs, but the drinking was enough. His songwriting is amazing and his guitar playing was unique. And as a raconteur and encyclopedia of New Orleans lore, he was unparalleled. He also was an artist - painted abstracts.<br /><br />Didn't know about the Antioch Baptist Church or the Swans. And I don't think he wrote I Hear You Knocking, but I could be wrong. <br /><br />Good to see some attention paid to my man Earl King, one of the nicest guys in the music bizJazz Lunatiquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-37211356525379505662010-09-03T09:43:16.236-04:002010-09-03T09:43:16.236-04:00Well, the whole city of New Orleans was there that...Well, the whole city of New Orleans was there that night. Bits and pieces of the show have turned up on utube...I do not believe the Earl King segment has. Mac brought his friends. Art Neville is playing keyboards at one point, I know that...and Longhair, one of the few, if not only TV performances he made.<br />New Orleans R&B from the 60's and 70's is some of the most interesting music around, and a good deal of it revolves around the Doctor.Dull Tool Dim Bulbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466910515571454914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-63446349527976026662010-09-02T18:35:15.053-04:002010-09-02T18:35:15.053-04:00"on Midnight Special the night Dr. John took ..."on Midnight Special the night Dr. John took it over."<br /><br />Man, not everyone could wear a hat like the one Mac's<br />wearing in that clip. Is that James Booker on piano?<br />Is that Alvin Robinson on guiar?The Houndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328225246284521960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3226924615283203864.post-3478093900032486062010-09-02T18:19:42.641-04:002010-09-02T18:19:42.641-04:00Earl, looking scared, performed on Midnight Specia...Earl, looking scared, performed on Midnight Special the night Dr. John took it over. On the same show were the Meters, Professor Longhair (!) and the good doctor here. I'm not sure if the Early King portions are available, and I loaned my copy to a kindly woman who loved New Orleans.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4CR0cwEWLE&feature=relatedDull Tool Dim Bulbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466910515571454914noreply@blogger.com