From the famed 9th ward of New orleans (home of Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Jessie Hill, and the Baptiste music family, Oliver Morgan was yet another fine singer and performer from this fertile ground. Here we find him paired up with daily 45 favorite Eddie Bo behind the boards for this steady groover.
Oliver's first hit was "Who Shot The La La" written in response to the shooting death of NOLA singer Lawrence "Prince LaLa" Nelson; perhaps here he's stating that he's picked up the torch? I don't know, but it sho' does COOK and this is one of those records that causes me to daydream about those shrimp po'boys and the afternoon heat of that magic city.
As usual, for all you folks who enjoy oart 2's, all you gotta do is write and I'll send it your way.
from 1966...
OLIVER MORGAN - THE LA LA MAN pt.1
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Thank you
for Part Two
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