Foot of Canal Street

John Boutte | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 13, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Valley
• ASIN: B000056VCG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #167,938 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Born into a musically prominent Afro-Creole/New Orleans family, John Boutté follows sister Lillian, (star of the musical "One Mo' Time") into a professional music carrier. Boutté got his start a few years ago in a jam session with Stevie Wonder. Wonder told him "you're a good piano player, but you're an incredible singer." Critics often compare John Boutté to the likes of Sam Cooke and Little Jimmy Scott.

The title track, "At The Foot of Canal Street" and "Sisters" were co-written by Paul Sanchez of Cowboy Mouth. Cowboy Mouth often performs "At The Foot of Canal Street" in their shows, and in addition the song is the theme song for Harrah's casino in New Orleans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars John Boutte IS the sound of New Orleans, June 14, 2005

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Stephen M. Terrell (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foot of Canal Street (Audio CD)

John Boutte is simply amazing. Professor Longhair lives in his piano playing. Sam Cook lives in his voice. And the soul of New Orleans and its people lives in his music. If you know what it means to miss New Orleans, then put on Boutte's CD and it will take you there -- at the Foot of Canal Street.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, December 10, 2002

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D. A. Washington "dave" (hagerstown, maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Foot of Canal Street (Audio CD)

I recently purchased the 3-2-1 Bose system and it came with a CD that included 2 of John Boutte~ songs. It included Annie Lennoxs' song "Why". It blow my mind. Purchased all of Mr. Boutte' cd. I'm several years behind....but thank God I found this treasure!!! Thanks Bose

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad to see people are finally recognizing great talent., March 11, 2002

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Melanie Potter (Hot Springs, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Foot of Canal Street (Audio CD)

I met John in New Orleans in the Clover Grill. They were playing his CD. I had to have it. That evening we went to see him perform at a French Quarter club. He and his back up guys were great. I will not forget his good music. This CD just gets you started with him.