Southern Nights [Import]

Allen Toussaint | Format: Audio CD

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• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B000056722
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,520 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Toussaint's best album, March 10, 2006

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Nicolas S. Martin (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Southern Nights (Audio CD)

In contrast to those he produced for others, the strength of Toussaint's albums was always the material. Oddly, he was usually able to make others sound better than he did himself. Part of the reason is that his voice was ideal for accompaniment, but not very strong as a lead. In this case, though, his vocals shine.

This is his best album, short though it may be, for it has his best self-production (along with his partner Marshall Sehorn) and excellent songs, not the least of which is the fine title song. In this case his version is better than the Glen Campbell hit version by a mile. The album also has "What do you want the girl to do," covered so nicely by Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs.

"Southern Nights" is from the period in which Toussaint produced his best quality writing and production, with artists such as Labelle, Browning Bryant, Frankie Miller, and Dr. John. It is well worth owning.