Alligator Ball

Track Listings

1. Back in New Orleans

2. Music Is in Your Soul

3. Don't Cry Baby

4. Storyville Blues

5. Poo-Yi

6. Brother John

7. Louisiana Frenchman

8. Marie

9. Blue Luke

10. Out on Patrol

11. Rollin' in the Dough

12. Creole Good-By

13. Must Be the Mardi Gras [*]

14. Other Girls Don't [*]

15. St. Expedite [*]

16. Down to the Bridge [*]

17. Stand on the Side of Love [*]

Alligator Ball,Armand St. Martin,Patty Lee,Pop,R&B,Urban

Alligator Ball

Tracks:

Big Shot
The Right Tool For The Job
Just Kiss Me
That's Enough of that Stuff
Louella
Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday
La Ti Da
It Hurts To Be In Love (w/ Angela Strehli)
Down The Road
No Ordinary Woman
Crawfishin'
Louisiana 1927
Count The Days
Let Me Play With Your Poodle

Album Description

For more than 30 years, Ball has been delivering her signature brand of Texas blues, Louisiana R&B and Gulf Coast swamp pop to audiences all over the world. She has earned a huge and intensely loyal following through critically acclaimed albums and continued non-stop touring. Live, she's simply unbeatable

LIVE! DOWN THE ROAD, a blistering set recorded at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in 2004. The CD mixes songs from throughout her career, including longtime fan favorites like La Ti Da and Crawfishin' as well as newer material like Louella. Ball gives each song the workout of a lifetime, reinventing and reinvigorating every track with the immediacy and fire only a live show can deliver.

Customer Reviews:

Great times relived.......2007-06-15

We have heard Marcia Ball in person twice and were blown away by her performances both times. This live CD helps us relive those great evenings. She is such a talent, unlike some performers we have loved in person and not liked as well on CD. This CD proves that listening to her is about as good as the live show. Her diversity, from La-ti-da, to Louisiana 1927, makes for a great combination of songs. We discovered, also, on a long trip home from the airport in the middle of the night, that this CD is great for keeping a very sleepy driver awake! We highly recommend it.

An AWESOME Vintonese Rocker .......2007-04-11

It is hard to say this is the best she has done because Marcia rocks the house down on everything she does. "Down the Road" is full of down home music with hits such as: Down the Road - Louisiana 1927 - Crawfishin.
Its safe to say, buy it, listen to it and relish it. This will truly liven up a party when you plug this one in!

A real treat!.......2007-03-09

Marcia Ball, from Vinton, Louisiana, has such a unique style... this CD is a treat for anyone who enjoys New Orleans style music, and any type of music, actually. Marcia has phenominal range. It'll get you up and moving!

Marcia goes live.......2006-03-22

I was hoping this live album would bring out all the energy Marcia brings to live performances and to a great extent it did. I find her studio albums burdened with ballads and just not the same as watching her pound the keyboard and sing. This is a generally consistent album of her best material, except for the puppy dog song but I may be in a small minority on that. GR

A little piece of home.......2006-02-25

The first time I heard Marcia Ball was in downtown Dallas at the Farmers Market eating breakfast with my husband. A gentleman was playing music for those eating on the outside court. The music was so great that after we finished eating we went up to him to find out who that artist was and needless to say it was Marcia Ball...we enjoyed it them and still enjoy it. I love to listen to it after a hard day at work...it sooths my soul and brings a back a little piece of home life.

Average customer rating:

Best Marcia Ball yet!
No House of Glass
More like it.

So Many Rivers
Marcia Ball
Manufacturer: Alligator Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008NG59
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

Foreclose On The House Of Love
Dance With Me
Baby, Why Not
Honeypie
Give Me A Chance
Didn't You Know
Give It Up (Give In)
So Many Rivers To Cross
The Storm
The Lowdown
Hurricane On The China Lake
Three Hundred Pounds Of Hongry
If It's Really Got To Be This Way
If It Ain't One Thing

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If Bonnie Raitt played piano and had a little more New Orleans in her, she'd be proud to claim the soulful sincerity of this release as her own. Producer Stephen Bruton (long Raitt's lead guitarist) polishes this groove-laden set with rich arrangements of horns and harmonies, as Cajun accordionist Wayne Toups, former Storyville vocalist Malford Milligan, and blues guitarist Pat Boyack provide additional sonic spice. Though the second-line syncopation of "Foreclose on the House of Love," the buoyant swamp pop of "Honeypie" (with Toups), and an acoustic, mandolin-driven transformation of the funky "Three Hundred Pounds of Hongry" find the veteran blueswoman in playful spirits, she shows her depth as a balladeer on originals such as "Give Me a Chance" and "The Storm," as well as a revival of Arthur Alexander's classic "If It's Really Got to Be This Way." Between the river towns of New Orleans (Ball's musical homeland) and Austin (where she's based), these 14 cuts cover a lot of ground. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Texas pianist/vocalist Marcia Ball is at a creative and commercial high point in her career. After years of critically acclaimed releases and thousands of jam-packed live shows, Marcia's career has kicked into high gear since the release of Presumed Innocent. So Many Rivers showcases Marcia Ball's mastery of roadhouse rock, New Orleans R&B and deep soul ballads, along with a continuing sophistication that makes her a prime candidate to reach fans of adult rockers like Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams. Digipak. Alligator. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Best Marcia Ball yet!.......2007-05-28

In the mood for something different? A GREAT blend for even the most eclectic of tastes.

No House of Glass.......2005-03-20

"So Many Rivers" is a high point for Marcia Ball. An accomplished pianist, she has a crack band to help fill in the gaps. Six of the tracks are originals that she penned. My favorite is Danny Timms' "Hurricane on China Lake." Although this was copyrighted in 1978, this is the first recording of the tune I can find. Marcia's bluesy piano pounds out the melody, "It's blowing the walls down; You find your house of glass in pieces on the ground." Donnie Fritts & Gary Nicholson penned the beautiful melody of "If It's Really Got to Be This Way," a sad slow breakup lament that Marcia's vocals fully embody. On "Give Me A Chance," Marcia's piano goes gospel with Greg Smith's sax and the Los Angeles Horns giving Marcia's powerful vocal a classic soul feel that'd put a smile on Al Green's face. Danny Timm's "Dance With Me" bounces joyfully on the set's feel-good track. The material on this set is consistently good. The performances are first rate & make this a delightful jewel! Enjoy!

More like it........2003-04-24

I was disappointed with Marcia's last album, "Presumed Innocent", as it had a somewhat antiseptic sound for this most organic of performers. "So Many Rivers" sounds much more vibrant and closer in feel to her best album: "Let Me Play with Your Poodle". Her playing and that of her band is solid and rollicking. The mix between rockers and ballads is perfect. However, to experience Marcia at her best you need to see her in concert. This album should provide some excellent fodder for her current live set. A live album would really do Marcia justice.

Average customer rating:

Marcia as good as ever
Strong material, variable production
5 Stars Ain't Enough But It Is All That I Can Do
"talent in the purest form...Marcia Ball"
Not what I expected, but I like it

Presumed Innocent
Marcia Ball
Manufacturer: Alligator Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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So Many Rivers
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ASIN: B00005B1DL
Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

Scene of the Crime
You Make It Hard
Count The Days
Let The Tears Roll Down
Louella
Fly On The Wall
I Have The Right To Know
Thibodaux, Louisiana
I'm Coming Down With The Blues
Shake A Leg
Somebody To Love
She's So Innocent
You Make Me Happy

Amazon.com

Raised near the border of Texas and Louisiana, Marcia Ball continues to claim dual citizenship for her music, forging a rollicking roadhouse groove that has never sounded richer or more vital than it does here. With her piano style steeped in the soul of New Orleans, Ball and coproducer Doyle Bramhall enlist the Cajun accordion of Pat Breaux and the bluesy Texas bite of Pat Boyack's guitar and Gary Primich's harmonica on a collection that holds its own with the classics that inspired her. Highlights range from a duet with Delbert McClinton on Allen Toussaint's "You Make It Hard" to the supper-club sophistication of "She's So Innocent" to the album-closing homage to Huey "Piano" Smith, "You Make Me Happy." Though uptempo rhythm & blues dominates the selection, the open-hearted balladry of "Let the Tears Roll Down" and "I Have a Right to Know" brings out the best in Ball. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Marcia as good as ever.......2004-05-15

Marcia has been influenced by many different styles of music, predominately blues and roots rock but also including R+B, country and jazz - even some Cajun. You can find elements of all these in this album though some are more obvious than others. She has never been a prolific recording artist but her albums are all of the highest quality. This wonderful album, mostly of good-time music, shows Marcia singing as good as ever and backed by plenty of great musicians, although she only occasionally shows her dynamic skills on the piano.

The songs are mainly original (often written by Marcia) but also include covers of You make it good (a cover of an Allen Toussaint song featuring Delbert McClinton as duet vocalist), I have the right to know (originally written and recorded by Brenda Burns and also covered by Francine Reed) and I'm coming down with the blues (a Don Covay song from 1960).

Among the original songs, I particularly like Louella (on which Marcia makes more use of her piano than usual for this album), Thibodaux Louisiana (with a touch of Cajun). She's so innocent (an outstanding ballad) and You make me happy (a great song to close the album) - but every song here is brilliant.

If you like great rock music with a variety of other influences, this is for you.

Strong material, variable production.......2002-05-29

It's refreshing to hear music that's sung and played by a serious musician: Marcia Ball's exciting New Orleans-styled piano and her committed vocals are a happy invitation to an uplifting listening experience. This album sounds like it was recorded...in an actual *recording* studio? Yes, the air is a little tight around the mike, but do I hear a real acoustic piano?
The highlight of the album is "She's So Innocent", a kind of album sub-title, a mello and sombre ballad beautifully rendered by Marcia. This is the quietest slow number here and the most impressive. "I Have The Right To Know" is reminiscent of the best of Percy Sledge, with a dash of Domino (as in Fats). Like many of the selections, however, it runs about one minute too long. The Don Covay co-composition "I'm Coming Down With The Blues" is a great addition. It's a lesser-known slow number and it's soulful throughout.
The best uptempo item is "Fly On The Wall", actually a mid-tempo. The arrangement is perfect with backing vocals well mixed. A contender is the Ball composition "Louella", somewhat reminiscent of Frankie Ford's "Roberta" [aka "Loberta"], a fun lyric about some chick's penchant for making private business public. Must make a nice *set* entry.
"Count The Days" has an entertaining hook, but the arrangement is third-rate. With lyrics presumeably derived from the Presley-related "Milcow Blues Boogie" and a chorus possibly based upon The Beatles "All Together Now" you'd think this track would cook, but the mindless repetition of "...one, two, three..." and the length of the tune leaves one perplexed by a poorly integrated novelty effect. Maybe a fun after hours sing-along but not a number to hold the third position on an album by an esteemed artist.
The CD closes with Marcia's "You Make Me So Happy", an engaging track which directs you right back to Track One. Perhaps by leaving off a few numbers and simplifying a few more the album would really cook. Still a notable effort.
[Marcia is included on the Island Visual Arts video "Let The Good Times Roll - A Film About The Roots Of American Music"].

5 Stars Ain't Enough But It Is All That I Can Do.......2001-12-07

I am a long term Marcia Ball fan. Her music and piano boogie really energizes me. Recently she appeared in concert locally (Norman OK). I took my two daughters who are in their early 20s and who were not familiar with Ms Ball. They were both mesmerized by the talent and the music of this lady. Any of her CDs are a bargain. All of her stuff is fun. All of her music is hot ... hot ... hot!

"talent in the purest form...Marcia Ball".......2001-09-08

Think of boogie woogie, zydeco, piano skills unmatched and a great expressive style...the result is Marcia Ball...memories of past releases come to mind ~ "Hot Tamale Baby", "Gatorhythms", "Blue House", "Let Me Play With Your Poodle" and "Sing It", all on the Rounder label, composer of blues with lyrics pouring straight from the heart...I'm a big, big fan, and this latest release from Alligator Records ~ "Presumed Innocent", spells a winner.

From ballads to New Orleans blues, Marcia keeps them coming straight at you, entire CD is a must have...don't pass this one up...Can't say enough, except...we need more of the same...so spin this, sit back and enjoy, cause' Marcia's so happy when she's with you...you're going to have a ~ BALL!

Total Time: 52:53 on 13 Tracks ~ Alligator Records ALCD-4879 ~ (2001)

Not what I expected, but I like it.......2001-08-10

I was shopping in the Amaxon's Alligator web site and I saw Marcia Ball, I bought it on a wim. Not hard blues but good, fun rythm and blues. Great stuff. I don't have any others, but I will. Great Piano by Marcia, and great guitar, especially on Thibodaux, Louisiana, A great rocking tune. Delbert McClinton stops by on Scene of the Crime. If you like old fashioned fun Rythm and Blues this is great stuff...

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Can't Get Enough of Mardi Gras?

Alligator Ball

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008K2RR
Release Date: 2003-03-01

Tracks:

Back in New Orleans
Music Is In Your Soul
Don't Cry Baby
Storyville Blues
Poo-Yi!
Brother John
Louisiana Frenchman
Marie
Blue Luke
Out On Patrol
Rollin' In The Dough
Creole Good-By
Must Be The Mardi Gras
Other Girls Don't
St. Expedite
Down To the Bridge
Stand On The Side Of Love

Album Description

Armand's first CD, with many of the same performers as Sizzlin'. Plus appearances by Kenny Gradney of Little Feat on bass on the Bonus Tracks and Danny Federici of the E Street band on accordion on "Brother John" and "Creole Good-By". Lee thornburg appears on trumpet in the horn arrangements and the solo work on 'Don't Cry Baby". Doug Atwell plays fiddle on 5 cuts. Lots of rollicking good-time Louisiana music in these 17 all-original songs by St. Martin. An interesting and fun variety of New Orleans and Louisiana styles.

Produced by Armand St. Martin, Lois Oki, and Patty Lee

Customer Reviews:

Can't Get Enough of Mardi Gras?.......2007-01-30

Do yourself a favor! Get this CD if you love Nawlins and if you love Mardi Gras!! This guy can play like there's no tomorrow. His love and knowledge of The Big Easy is palpable. The tunes are fun, danceable and can rock the house when you want to have some more of that Mardi Gras experience. Get out the beads, form a second line and have a ball, y'all!!!

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Let There Be Blues
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Alligator
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002BLMAY
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Product Description

12 track blues sampler from Alligator Records, Very Good near MINT condition, ships FAST.

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Alligator Ball
Armand St. Martin
Manufacturer: Patty Lee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000005YHN
Release Date: 1996-07-11

Tracks:

Back in New Orleans
Music Is in Your Soul
Don't Cry Baby
Storyville Blues
Poo-Yi
Brother John
Louisiana Frenchman
Marie
Blue Luke
Out on Patrol
Rollin' in the Dough
Creole Good-By
Must Be the Mardi Gras [*]
Other Girls Don't [*]
St. Expedite [*]
Down to the Bridge [*]
Stand on the Side of Love [*]

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Live at Waterloo Records

Manufacturer: Alligator
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002C6MUI

Product Description

Limited edition. Seven tracks.

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