In January 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Mr. Shing-A-Ling”, the 29^th Lou Donaldson album. It was recorded in October 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, and was produced by Francis Wolff.

Personnel:

• Lou Donaldson – alto saxophone
• Blue Mitchell- trumpet
• Lonnie Smith- organ
• Jimmy Ponder– guitar
• Leo Morris- drums
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording
• Reid Miles – design, photography
• Del Shields – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Donaldson except where noted.

1. Ode to Billie Joe – Bobby Gentry
2. The Humpback
3. The Shadow of Your Smile – Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster
4. Peepin’ – Lonnie Smith
5. The Kid – Harold Ousley