| | Louis Jordan #1S CD Louis Jordan Discography of CDs
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Personnel: Louis Jordan (vocals, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Eddie Roane (vocals, trumpet); Aaron Izenhall (vocals); Freddie Simon (tenor saxophone); William Austin, Arnold Thomas (piano); Dallas Bartley, Jessie Simpkins (bass instrument); Joe Morris , Walter Martin, Alex Mitchell , Rossiere Wilson, Wilmore Jones (drums).
Liner Note Author: Gene Sculatti.
Number Ones is a fun sampling of 18 chart-toppers by Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5 recorded for Decca between 1942 and 1950. These songs dominated the Billboard R&B charts (or jukebox race charts as they were known then) between 1942 and 1950. Number Ones includes the original versions of such early R&B tracks as "Caldonia," "Beans and Corn Bread," "Saturday Night Fish Fry," "Buzz Me," "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," and "Jack, You're Dead!" Granted, this was the prime era of Louis Jordan's jump blues hitmaking, but it isn't a good place to start for those unfamiliar with his joyous work. Unfortunately, timeless favorites like "Five Guys Named Moe," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?," and "Let the Good Times Roll" have been excluded. The single-disc 1977 MCA compilation The Best of Louis Jordan still contains the best and most well-rounded selections. ~ Al Campbell
A hugely popular performer in the 1940s, vocalist/saxophonist Louis Jordan won over World War II-era audiences with his swinging jump-blues style, which proved to be a direct link between '30s jazz and '50s rock & roll. True to its title, #1S includes the 18 songs that Jordan took to Number One on the Billboard R&B charts during his stint with Decca Records.
This chronologically ordered collection begins with 1942's silly and appropriately swaying "What's the Use of Getting Sober (When You Gonna Get Drunk Again)." Also featured are Jordan hits that crossed over into the pop charts, including his rollicking take on Johnny Mercer's "G.I. Jive" (Number One on both pop and R&B charts) and the proto-rock tune "Caldonia," which hinted at what was to come in the following decade from Little Richard and Chuck Berry. Throughout the compilation, Jordan's fun-loving persona is at the fore, with his smooth, deft vocals and always-grooving sax lines revealing the reasons behind his remarkably wide appeal. (Leave it to Jordan to have a hit with "Stone Cold Dead in the Market," a bizarrely catchy tale of murder that also featured Ella Fitzgerald on vocals.) For an excellent introduction to Jordan's peak years, #1S can't be beat. #1S Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Memory Lane
Listening to this album was just like being back in LA in 1946, listening to my Mom and Dad's 78 record player...except with better quality sound. I loved every cut.
Mike Malone
Submitted by mgmalone (San Rafael, CA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No "Please, give this Brother his due!"
You can talk of Elvis or Bill Haley all you want but this cat, Louis Jordan, is the True King of Rock and Roll and "1S" is packed with the proof to back my claim! Marketing folk of his day didn't know what to call his rocking, high percussion laiden sound so they just lumped him into the swing catagory because of the brass involved and looked away. Check out his movie from 1938 and be impressed. This's just my opinion but Jordan influenced the likes of Little Richard, Led Zeppelin, and yes, even Elvis!
Submitted by Brian Mc (Stratford, IA, USA)
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