Merry Clayton

She sang on the original, then she did her own version. "Gimme Shelter"- 1970

Ernie K. Doe

Happy Friday people...Let's get it started with some more New Orleans funk by "Mr. Mother-In-Law" Ernie K. Doe. This is one of the best set openers and dance tracks called "Here Comes The Girls" from '70. If this doesn't make you move, I don't know what will.I don't need no lemonade.

Irma Thomas

Raw soul straight out the NOLA. It wouldn't be proper to mention Nawlins without the Queen of New Orleans soul- Irma Thomas. Her early work, especially the songs she recorded with New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, is some of the best 60's soul cuts ever produced. Irma's style has never been duplicated, but many of her songs have. "Ruler of My Heart" from '63 is a timeless classic, it has been covered by Otis Redding (Pain in My Heart) to Holly Golightly. I'm also posting "Time Is On My Side" which was covered by that little known band called the Rolling Stones. "It's Raining" is another gem that Troussaint produced, sit back and feel this shit. This is what you call real music. Enjoy.

Wild Magnolias

Warming ya up for the weekend with the seminal party classic "Smoke My Peace Pipe (Smoke It Right)" by the Wild Magnolias. I'm posting these New Orleans natives to support the Saints against the Colts on Sunday. Who dat! Who dat! Who dat goin' beat them Saints? This track released in '74 off their self-titled album on Polydor Records is some real funky shit, check it out if you like this track. Also stay tuned for my first mix of obscurities coming this weekend.
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