R. I. P. Lloyd Price

[Rocker]

Just saw this in another forum:


Lloyd Price, R&B Pioneer Known as ‘Mr. Personality,’ Dies at 88

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[JK]

No replies yet? Sheesh.

"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" in either version is a gas. So is "Stagger Lee":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4H-rg1k4sw

Rest in peace, Mr Price. Thank you for some great music.

[Rocker]

Little Richard & Lloyd Price - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Live 1994)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esbL7CjTavo


You could get jealous if this is what they are playing in heaven now...

[Lonely Summer]

No replies yet? Sheesh.

"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" in either version is a gas. So is "Stagger Lee":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4H-rg1k4sw

Rest in peace, Mr Price. Thank you for some great music.

Well, to be fair, he's been off the radar for many decades now. Used to hear his songs on the oldies stations quite a lot, but if I hear ANY 50's stuff on the radio now, it doesn't go much past Elvis, Chuck, Buddy, Richard, Ricky, Fats, and the Everlys.

The one time I saw him in later years was on a Huey Lewis and the News concert, and he looked decades younger than he was at the time - 1994 - had a smile bigger than the sun, and sounded great.
My favorite local band, Jr. Cadillac, sometimes performs "Have You Ever Had the Blues" - b-side of "Personality". I'm sure they'll be playing it this summer - if live music can come back.

[NOLA BB Fan]

I have been thinking - who is left of the first wave of great New Orleans r&b?
The only one I can think of who is still with us as of this writing is Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Just listened to his wonderful "But I Do."
Precious few left of the second wave - Irma Thomas and Aaron Neville. Neville announced his retirement from performing except an occasional special event.

All those wonderful singers gone. But will continue to love and listen to their joyous music.

[JK]

I have been thinking - who is left of the first wave of great New Orleans r&b?
The only one I can think of who is still with us as of this writing is Clarence "Frogman" Henry. Just listened to his wonderful "But I Do."
Precious few left of the second wave - Irma Thomas and Aaron Neville. Neville announced his retirement from performing except an occasional special event.

All those wonderful singers gone. But will continue to love and listen to their joyous music.

Hello, Lizzie. Yes indeed, it's getting dramatic. Gotta love the Frogman.

As for Aaron Neville, I remember this beauty from way back. "Tell It Like It Is" was a US #2 for him in 1966. What a voice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxROmtyrCxg

[Lonely Summer]

Those are some classic records. Tell it Like it is....first heard it as a remake by the band Heart. Not a bad version, but nobody remembers it today. How can you top Aaron Neville?
I was trying to find some albums by the Frogman last summer, no luck. I only have the singles - I Don't Know Why I Love You But I Do, Ain't Got No Home, You Always Hurt the One You Love....great stuff.

[Rocker]

Posted by WWOZ 90.7 FM New Orleans on facebook:






Tonight's edition of The '50s R&B Show will spotlight "Mr. Personality" -- Lloyd Price -- with classic tracks and rare recordings.  As a special treat, we will also hear portions of Lloyd's 2010 WWOZ interview with the great Billy Delle (courtesy of A.J. "Boudin Man" Rodrigue)!
It happens tonight at 7:00 central on WWOZ 90.7 FM and wwoz.org