On November 10, 2015, Allen Toussaint died aged 77. He was musician (vocal, piano), songwriter, arranger, and record producer, an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century. His compositions were recorded by many musicians, and he was producer of hundreds of recordings. Toussaint recorded and performed with many musicians including Irma Thomas, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Ernie K Doe, Rosemary Butler, Merry Clayton, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Venetta Fields, Etta James, Labelle, John Mayall, Paul McCartney, The Meters, Bonnie Raitt, and The Band. As leader Toussaint released eleven studio albums.
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Ramones: End Of The Century
On February 4, 1980, “Sire” label released “End of the Century”, the fifth Ramones studio album. It was recorded in May 1979, and was produced by Phil Spector. The album was the first release without original member Tommy Ramone, who in 1978 left the band but produced their previous album “Road to Ruin”.
Personnel:
- Joey Ramone– lead vocals
- Johnny Ramone– guitar
- Dee Dee Ramone– bass, backing vocals
- Marky Ramone– drums
- Dan Kessel – guitar
- David Kessel – guitar
- Barry Goldberg- piano, organ
- Jim Keltner- drums
- Steve Douglas– saxophone
Track Listing:
All tracks by Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Marky Ramone and Dan Kessel, except where noted.
- Do You Remember Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio?
- I’m Affected
- Danny Says
- Chinese Rock – Dee Dee Ramone, Richard Hell
- The Return of Jackie and Judy
- Let’s Go
- Baby I Love You – Phil Spector,Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
- I Can’t Make It on Time
- This Ain’t Havana
- Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
- All the Way
- High Risk Insurance
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