Soul Queen of New Orleans

Track Listings

1. Breakaway

2. Ruler of My Heart

3. Hittin' on Nothin'

4. Hip Shakin' Mama

5. For the Good Times

6. Don't Blame Him

7. Friendly

8. It's Raining

9. Wish Someone Would Care

Soul Queen of New Orleans,Irma Thomas,Mardi Gras Records,New Orleans R&B,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues

Soul Queen of New Orleans

Average customer rating:

Total Perfection!!!!

Soul of New Orleans

Amazing soul CD by a largely unknown soul star

Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans - Irma Thomas

Movie with "Ruler of My Heart"

Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans: The Irma Thomas Collection
Irma Thomas
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002ZA3
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Cry On
I Done Got Over It
It's Raining
Hittin' On Nothing
Ruler Of My Heart
Wish Someone Would Care
Break-A-Way
I Need Your Love So Bad
While The City Sleeps
Time Is On My Side
Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)
Moments To Remember
Straight From The Heart
Take A Look
It's A Man's Woman's World (Pt. 1)
Long After The Night Is All Over
Times Have Changed
He's My Guy
What Are You Trying To Do
Nobody Wants To Hear Nobody's Troubles
The Hurt's All Gone
I'm Gonna Cry 'Til My Tears Run Dry
It's Starting To Get To Me Now

Customer Reviews:

Total Perfection!!!!.......2007-05-31

I recently got this CD and fell in love with the voice of Irma Thomas all over again! This Cd is pure delight..music in it's true form. I did notice a bit of a scatchy record sound in a couple of places but for me that just added to the joy of it all. I am thrilled this CD was not digitally remastered. Pure sweetness...buy it...you won't regret it.

Soul of New Orleans.......2006-12-28

The songs included in this 1996 compilation were recorded in 1963 and 1964, according to the essay included. This is stated without certitude, because individual track information is not provided.

SWEET SOUL QUEEN OF NEW ORLEANS: THE IRMA THOMAS COLLECTION consists of 23 songs, presumably recorded in 1963 and 1964 on Minit and Imperial/Liberty labels. Disc packaged in black standard jewel case; total running time: 60 min. Booklet includes several photographs, a 3+ page essay by John Morthland, chart position information for 4 songs, no lyrics, and no individual track information. The sound quality is mostly decent.

Not included here is her 1960 hit "(You Can Have My Husband But Please) Don't Mess With My Man" or 1963's "I Did My Part"; nor is "Good to Me" or her other recordings made on Chess Records, after she signed with the label in 1967. Includes 10 songs not found on the "Time Is on My Side" compilation.

The collection does include her "answer record" to James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World", "It's a Man's Woman's World", produced by the Godfather of Soul himself. Another notable track is "Moments to Remember", which has an intro very similar to Martha & the Vandellas' "(Love Is Like a) Heatwave".

Note: Last note of up-tempo "Take a Look" runs over into first second of ballad "It's a Man's Woman's World" (Pt. 1)

The music is not particularly Bluesy, nor is it Southern Soul or New Orleans Jazz. It is Rhythm & Blues, verging on Do-Wopish Pop (with a couple Motown-esque tunes). Here, Irma is more Ruth Brown than Etta James; more Ronnie Spector than Aretha Franklin; more Mable John than Koko Taylor. While her voice and the music is enjoyable, I would have liked a few additional songs and I would have expected better packaging for such a costly CD.

Content/Music: 2 & half stars
Packaging/Booklet: no stars

Amazing soul CD by a largely unknown soul star.......2006-04-13

I guess that if I had to style myself a soul connoisseur I would have to say that I'm a lateral connoisseur, rather than a deep one. I know a lot of music by a lot of different artists, but I don't know most artists' rare songs, nor do I carry along a lot of information about the artists. I simply enjoy the music and I'm always on the lookout to expand my soul library.

I'm happy to report that I'm absolutely thrilled to have found this Irma Thomas CD and that it is no slouch at all in terms of quality. The first 10 songs or so on this collection can easily be inserted in any great soul music collection, which is really pretty amazing give the relative obscurity of Mrs. Thomas (though not so obscure as to be covered by the Rolling Stones - see "Time Is On My Side").

I noticed someone above said the quality of the recording is scratchy but I have had no such experience and I've listened to it through a really nice pair of etymotic headphones and super crappy work computer speakers. It sounds absolutely luscious with the nice headphones.

Sweet Soul Queen of New Orleans - Irma Thomas.......2006-03-20

Some nice songs, but the quality of the recordings leaves much to be desired. Scratchy sound - Doesn't seem to be digitally remastered.

Movie with "Ruler of My Heart".......2006-03-01

The movie you're referring to with the song "Ruler of My Heart" is probably "That Night" with Juliette Lewis, C. Thomas Howell, and a very young Eliza Dushku as the girl who tells the story.

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IT WAS SO DOGGONE GOOD I CRIED MYSELF!!!!
I got hooked

Lost Soul Queen
Betty Harris
Manufacturer: Aim Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AMUUGC
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

Cry To Me
I Don't Want To Hear It
The Trouble With My Lover
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I'm Evil Tonight
What Did I Do Wrong
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Lonely Hearts
Ride Your Pony
I Can't Last Much Longer
I'll Be A Liar
Sometime
All I Want Is You
What A Sad Feeling
Bad Luck
Break In The Road
Take Care Of Your Love
Love Lots Of Lovin'

Album Description

This collection of Allen Toussaint-produced works includes recordings from Jubilee Sansu and SSS International also featuring two rare bonus tracks with Lee Dorsey. Harris's very first Jubilee release, Cry to Me, entered Billboard's pop Top 40 in 1963 and became the biggest seller of her career!

Album Description

True deep soul from one of the best female soul voices ever recorded, featuring her hits: Cry to me, I'm evil tonight, Ride your pony, A break in the road, I don't want to hear it and many more. Includes recordings from Jubilee, Sansu and SSS International recording labels. Allan Toussaint's finest works, composingand producing. An essential item for all soul fans andafficionados. Aim. 2005.

Album Details

True Deep Soul from One of the Best Female Soul Voices Ever Recorded, featuring her Hits "Cry to Me", "i'm Evil Tonight", "Ride Your Pony", "a Break in the Road", "i Don't Want to Hear It" and Many More. Includes Recordings from the Jubilee, Sansu and Sss International Recording Labels. This is One of New Orleans Icon Allan Toussaint's Finest Works, Composing and Producing. An Essential Item for all Soul Fans and Aficionados.

Customer Reviews:

IT WAS SO DOGGONE GOOD I CRIED MYSELF!!!!.......2006-12-29

betty harris had me the instant i heard her version of solomon burke's CRY TO ME. i knew that it was gonna be that elevation, and i was not disappointed. definitely buy this cd. it will be worth the purchase now!!!!!

I got hooked.......2006-01-14

I originally bought the CD "Soul Perfection Plus" and got hooked on Betty Harris. So I am trying to get everything available by her and now this CD is available. She really is the Lost Soul Queen. This CD has some of the same songs as the other CD, but I guess that's the price I've got to pay.

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Swamp Boogie Queen/ Katie Webster

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Katie Webster
Manufacturer: Alligator Records
ProductGroup: Music
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Customer Reviews:

Swamp Boogie Queen/ Katie Webster.......2001-10-30

Outrageous Blues. Her piano trills, and sassy voice are uncomparable in terms of Blues legends. She just goes all out and hits everything. If you like a blues beat that catches you and takes you into it, you will love this CD. Hard to find in stores. If I have a friend listen to it one time, they are hooked. Recently at a party, I was playing Katie, and everyone wanted to know who she was. Blues to get into, just can't listen to it softly.

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Customer Reviews:

Release the whole ... thing not just bits n pieces.......2001-03-08

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Release the whole damb thing not just bits n pieces.......2001-03-08

They should have made this one 2cd's. The music on this cd is awesome 5 stars but when ever the Meters start rockin the folks at Rhino decided to fad the end of a few jams out to make it fit on one CD. Please remaster the whole concert on two CD's. Love The One Your With fades out during a really cool vocal jam for example. Hey Pockey way Fades out also. This just screwed up my enjoyment of this cd.

Amazing Live Album.......2001-02-10

In March of 1975, New Orleans favorites The Meters were asked to play a party hosted by Paul and Linda McCartney. The results are energetic and funk-eh! What makes this album so great is hearing Ziagaboo Modeliste nailing down his syncopated rhythms, and George Porter & Leo Nocentelli doubling up their bass and guitar lines creating snaky hooks and driving funk. Art Neville, the self-proclaimed "grandfather of the group", leads the group through classics such as Hey Pocky-a-Way, Africa, and a 10 minute long Ain't No Use. A special treat is the Cissy Strut > Cardova > It's Your Thing > Love the One Your With segue. The only misteps are that the lead vocal mic on Love the One Your With is too low, so you can only really hear Art singing back-up. I'm also not crazy about the Bread tune "Make it With You" but the enormous strength of this disc far outweighs one so-so tune, and a turned down mic. The disc is espeically appealing because they broke up and this may be the only commercially available live effort by the original line-up, and only Art Neville and George Porter currently tour with the Funky Meters (the recent reunion show not withstanding).

Live Meters.......1999-11-08

I saw their live back in June in Tramps in NYC, and it was mind blowing. They are true live band and I really felt blessed just being there watching them communicating each other by playing instruments. Greatest live band Funky Meters!

Dynamic and Funky!.......1999-03-03

I can't believe I went for all these years without this CD. What was I thinking?