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Album · 1975

Southern Nights

by Allen Toussaint

Released
1975
Label
Reprise Records
Catalogue no.
MS 2186
Tracklist
10 tracks
Length
35:32
Country
US

“Southern Nights” is an album by Allen Toussaint, released in 1975 on Reprise Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 35:32. The line-up features Deborah Paul (background vocals), Joan Harmon (background vocals), Sharon Neborn (vocals), Alfred Roberts (congas) and Art Neville (organ).

Who played on Southern Nights

  • Deborah Paul background vocals all tracks
  • Joan Harmon background vocals all tracks
  • Sharon Neborn vocals all tracks
  • Alfred Roberts congas on 9 tracks
  • Art Neville organ on 9 tracks
  • George Porter, Jr. bass on 9 tracks
  • Leo Nocentelli guitar on 9 tracks
  • Ziggy Modeliste drums (drum set) on 9 tracks
  • Carl Blouin baritone saxophone on 1 track
  • Clyde Kerr, Jr. flugelhorn, trumpet on 1 track
  • Clyde Williams drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Gary Brown saxophone on 1 track
  • Jim Moore flute, tenor saxophone on 1 track
  • Lester Caliste trombone on 1 track
  • Lon Price alto saxophone, flute, tenor saxophone on 1 track
  • Richy Powell bass on 1 track
  • Steve Howard trumpet on 1 track
  • Teddy Royal guitar on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Last Train 2:59
  2. A2 Worldwide / Filler 2:47
  3. A3 Back in Baby's Arms 4:45
  4. A4 Country John / Filler — Allen Toussaint 4:47
  5. A5 Basic Lady / Filler 2:57
  6. B1 Southern Nights — Allen Toussaint 3:35
  7. B2 You Will Not Lose / Filler 3:41
  8. B3 What Do You Want the Girl to Do? — Allen Toussaint 3:36
  9. B4 When the Party's Over 2:33
  10. B5 Cruel Way to Go Down / Filler 3:52

Production

More albums by Allen Toussaint

Sings With Billy Fayard And The Stokes · Bandy Records The Wild Sound of New Orleans 1958 · RCA Victor Toussaint 1970 · Scepter Life, Love and Faith 1972 · Reprise Records Motion 1978 · Warner Bros. Records Connected 1996 · NYNO Records A New Orleans Christmas 1997 · NYNO Records The Bright Mississippi 2009 · Nonesuch American Tunes 2016 · Nonesuch Songbook 2026 · Craft Recordings
2008-10-25: Festival New Orleans, Louisiana Pavillion, O2, London, England, UK · Live
1989-09-13: New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness, Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, LA, USA · Live

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Southern Nights?

The line-up of Southern Nights includes Deborah Paul (background vocals), Joan Harmon (background vocals), Sharon Neborn (vocals), Alfred Roberts (congas), Art Neville (organ), George Porter, Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar) and Ziggy Modeliste (drums (drum set)).

Which label released Southern Nights?

Southern Nights was released in 1975 on Reprise Records (MS 2186).

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