Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was a prolific writer, producer and arranger, creating numerous hits for a variety of artists including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, The Showmen, The Meters, Betty Wright, Solomon Burke and Willie West. He produced material for Dr John, Labelle, Chocolate Milk and Aaron Neville amongst many more. An accomplished pianist and lyricist, Toussaint wrote many hit songs including early instrumental efforts Java (a hit for Al Hirt) and Whipped Cream which went platinum when done by Herb Alpert. Other Toussaint composi
1 | St. James Infirmary | The Bright Mississippi |
2 | Egyptian Fantasy | The Bright Mississippi |
3 | Bright Mississippi | The Bright Mississippi |
4 | Singin' the Blues | The Bright Mississippi |
5 | A Dear Old Southland | The Bright Mississippi |
6 | Day Dream | The Bright Mississippi |
7 | Just a Closer Walk with Thee | The Bright Mississippi |
8 | Solitude | The Bright Mississippi |
9 | Long, Long Journey | The Bright Mississippi |
10 | Winin' Boy Blues | The Bright Mississippi |
11 | Blue Drag | The Bright Mississippi |
12 | West End Blues | The Bright Mississippi |