Live on the Queen Mary | ||||
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Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | March 24, 1975 | |||
Genre | New Orleans rhythm and blues | |||
Label | Harvest | |||
Producer | Tom Wilson | |||
Professor Longhair chronology | ||||
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Live on the Queen Mary is an album by the American musician Professor Longhair, released in 1978. [1] [2] He was allegedly upset about its release, as he claimed not to know that his performance was recorded. [3]
The album is a favorite of Hugh Laurie, who, in tribute, filmed a special, Live on the Queen Mary, to promote his album Didn't It Rain. [4]
The album was produced by Tom Wilson. [5] It was recorded during a 1975 party aboard the RMS Queen Mary, hosted by Paul McCartney to mark the end of the recording sessions for Venus and Mars. [6] [7] [8] " Stagger Lee" is a version of the Lloyd Price song. [9] " I'm Movin' On" is a cover of the Hank Snow tune. [10] " Cry to Me" is a version of the song made famous by Solomon Burke. [11] "Gone So Long" and " Mess Around" are performed as instrumentals. [12] The liner notes are by John Broven, taken from his book Walking to New Orleans. [13]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A− [14] |
The Minneapolis Star | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound Blues: The Essential Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Omaha World-Herald | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Globe and Mail wrote that Professor Longhair "gives an outstanding piano performance (about the only sound that comes through clearly) and a vocal show which hints that on a better day he could tear the joint down." [20] In a subsequent article, the paper opined that Professor Longhair's piano playing is "originality tantamount to the first time Lester Young or Charlie Parker did the first funny thing on the saxophone." [21] The Liverpool Daily Post noted Professor Longhair's "curious squeaky voice" and "rough-edged city blues." [22] The Morning Call labeled Live on the Queen Mary "a minor classic." [23]
Newsday praised his "unique syncopation and earthy vocals." [24] The Daily Breeze called Professor Longhair "unquestionably one of the greatest talents ever to play a piano." [25] Robert Christgau praised the uncredited backing musicians. [14] The Kansas City Times opined that Professor Longhair's "voice is surprisingly melodious." [26] The New York Times deemed the album "rollicking, exuberant piano blues with an undercurrent of deep feeling." [27]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tell Me Pretty Baby" | |
2. | " Mess Around" | |
3. | "Everyday I Have the Blues" | |
4. | " Tipitina" | |
5. | " I'm Movin' On" | |
6. | "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" | |
7. | " Cry to Me" | |
8. | "Gone So Long" | |
9. | " Stagger Lee" |
Live on the Queen Mary | ||||
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Live album by | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | March 24, 1975 | |||
Genre | New Orleans rhythm and blues | |||
Label | Harvest | |||
Producer | Tom Wilson | |||
Professor Longhair chronology | ||||
|
Live on the Queen Mary is an album by the American musician Professor Longhair, released in 1978. [1] [2] He was allegedly upset about its release, as he claimed not to know that his performance was recorded. [3]
The album is a favorite of Hugh Laurie, who, in tribute, filmed a special, Live on the Queen Mary, to promote his album Didn't It Rain. [4]
The album was produced by Tom Wilson. [5] It was recorded during a 1975 party aboard the RMS Queen Mary, hosted by Paul McCartney to mark the end of the recording sessions for Venus and Mars. [6] [7] [8] " Stagger Lee" is a version of the Lloyd Price song. [9] " I'm Movin' On" is a cover of the Hank Snow tune. [10] " Cry to Me" is a version of the song made famous by Solomon Burke. [11] "Gone So Long" and " Mess Around" are performed as instrumentals. [12] The liner notes are by John Broven, taken from his book Walking to New Orleans. [13]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A− [14] |
The Minneapolis Star | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
MusicHound Blues: The Essential Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Omaha World-Herald | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Globe and Mail wrote that Professor Longhair "gives an outstanding piano performance (about the only sound that comes through clearly) and a vocal show which hints that on a better day he could tear the joint down." [20] In a subsequent article, the paper opined that Professor Longhair's piano playing is "originality tantamount to the first time Lester Young or Charlie Parker did the first funny thing on the saxophone." [21] The Liverpool Daily Post noted Professor Longhair's "curious squeaky voice" and "rough-edged city blues." [22] The Morning Call labeled Live on the Queen Mary "a minor classic." [23]
Newsday praised his "unique syncopation and earthy vocals." [24] The Daily Breeze called Professor Longhair "unquestionably one of the greatest talents ever to play a piano." [25] Robert Christgau praised the uncredited backing musicians. [14] The Kansas City Times opined that Professor Longhair's "voice is surprisingly melodious." [26] The New York Times deemed the album "rollicking, exuberant piano blues with an undercurrent of deep feeling." [27]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Tell Me Pretty Baby" | |
2. | " Mess Around" | |
3. | "Everyday I Have the Blues" | |
4. | " Tipitina" | |
5. | " I'm Movin' On" | |
6. | "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" | |
7. | " Cry to Me" | |
8. | "Gone So Long" | |
9. | " Stagger Lee" |