Huey 'Piano' Smith | Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu | 1957
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Huey "Piano" Smith (born January 26, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana[1]) is an American rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in rock and roll.
His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons; the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton and the piano playing of Fats Domino.[1] Allmusic journalist, Steve Huey, also noted "At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu."
In 1957, Smith formed 'Huey 'Piano' Smith and the Clowns' with blues singer and female impersonator Bobby Marchan,[7] and signed a long term contract with former Specialty record producer, Johnny Vincent at Ace Records.[2] They hit the Billboard charts with several singles in succession, including a breakout Top Five R&B hit entitled "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu".[2] The record was issued as "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu Part 1" on the topside, (a vocal) and "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu Part 2", an instrumental, on the flip. The lyrics were written by John Vincent, and the record sold over one million copies, achieving gold disc status.[1]
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- BOBBY MARCHAN!
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I saw them at show/dance held at a National Guard armory around 1963-64 in Hartsville, SC. Loved the song then and love the song now. Johnny Rivers did a nice cover a few years later but it was a cover.
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thanks! i remember that record like the back of my hand...i went to school on it. cool post, baby!
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Sandra Dee Lawson.
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One of those songs where your only response can be "unhhhhh play that shit"!
robbieardura 2 months ago
@robbieardura pretty much ! This song rocks....thanks for the comment.
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RadioCarino 2 months ago