New Orleans Blues (Johnny Moore song)

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"New Orleans Blues"
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Single by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers
Released1947
LabelExclusive
Songwriter(s)Leon René

"New Orleans Blues" is a song written by Leon René and performed by Johnny Moore's Three Blazers,[1][2] consisting of Charles Brown on vocals and piano, Johnny Moore on guitar, and Eddie Williams on bass.[3][4][5] The record which was released in 1947 on the Exclusive label (catalog no. 240).[2] It debuted on Billboard magazine's race records chart on June 28, 1947, peaked at No. 2, and remained on the chart for 13 weeks.[6] It was ranked No. 11 on the Billboard's year-end list of the most played race records of 1947.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Birth of Rhythm & Blues - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "78 Record: Johnny Moore's Three Blazers - New Orleans Blues (1947)". 45worlds.com. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 365. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  4. ^ Eagle and LeBlanc, p. 396
  5. ^ Eagle and LeBlanc, p. 312
  6. ^ Joel Whitburn (1988). Top R&B Singles 1942–1988. Record Research, Inc. p. 298. ISBN 0-89820-068-7.
  7. ^ "Year's Most-Played Race Records on Nation's Juke Boxes". The Billboard. January 3, 1948. p. 88.
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