Louis Jordan -- What's the Use of Getting Sober

Louis Jordan
Born July 8, 1908, Brinkley, Arkansas;
died February 4, 1975, Los Angeles, California

The Father of the Rhythm & Blues came out of the blues world of Brinkley, Arkansas, to play in Chick Webb's swing band from 1932 to 1938; he played alto sax and participated in comedy routines.

He began recording for Decca in 1938 with his own Tympany Five, remaining on the label until 1953. He had his first million-seller in 1944 with "Is You Is Or Is You Ain't Ma Baby?" -- having previously attracted attention with "Knock Me A Kiss" and "I'm Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town," the latter a classic Blues.

His second million-seller was "Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)," followed in 1946 by two million-sellers, "Beware, Brother, Beware" and "Choo Choo Ch 'Boogie," the biggest seller of all.

In all these, he pursued a basic rhythm of Shuffle Boogie, later taken over by early Rock 'n' Roll. As he said, he "made the blues jump," and in so doing, influenced B. B. King, Chuck Berry, and Bill Haley.

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[jojona74lac]

thanks man

[2ndviolinist]

@jojona74lac You are welcome.

[rankingtrevor]

I have about 5 Louis Jordan albums. The man was a pioneer and a musical genius; also brilliant at writing these hilarious novelty songs that are timeless. Listen to 'Deacon Jones' OR 'Five guys named Moe' and you'll see what I mean.

[2ndviolinist]

@rankingtrevor Used to play in a band that played several Louis Jordan tunes including 5 guys named Moe. There's Big Moe, Little Moe, Four-Eyed Moe, No Moe

[ProudFinn1]

first time i listened to this in mafia 2. i laughed my ass of

[2ndviolinist]

@ProudFinn1 You're "ass of" what? LOL My favorite Louis Jordan!

[redslownight]

"Shut up boay..."

[Kaneownzu]

I would make a comment about mafia 2 but i feel like someone will rip my head off.

[serindib]

Time for these tunes to come alive again

[wokeupthismorning100]

shut up boih

[twh1114]

Hooray Alcoholism!!!!!

[1130jc]

Cock



[rankingtrevor]

@2ndviolinist he meant he LMAO'ed (laughed is ass Off) smartass LOL