jeffcrom Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 I wanted to acknowledge the passing of New Orleans R & B legend James "Sugarboy" Crawford yesterday, at the age of 77. Sugarboy and His Cane Cutters, with Snooks Eaglin on guitar, made the first recording of the New Orleans Indian song "Iko Iko" back in 1953; it was issued on Checker as "Jock-a-Mo." More here. I paid tribute this afternoon by spinning the Checker 78 of "Overboard"/"I Don't Know What I'll Do," the follow-up single to "Jock-a-Mo." "Overboard" is one of the most manic R & B songs ever recorded; Sugarboy chants the lyrics, mostly on one note, over an insane tempo. RIP, Mr. Crawford. Quote
AllenLowe Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 I love Overboard - now there's a N.O. guy who can SING. (It's on the Chess in New Orleans collection) - Quote
Big Beat Steve Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Agreed about "Overboard". RIP Sugarboy. Not too long ago I pulled out his Chess/Checker and Imperial reissues again after they had long gathered dust on the record shelf. Music that really grows on you. Edited September 17, 2012 by Big Beat Steve Quote
paul secor Posted September 17, 2012 Report Posted September 17, 2012 Listened to his Checker sides a few months ago and had a great time doing so. RIP, Mr. Crawford, and thanks for the music you've left us. Quote
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