Robert Parker – Barefootin' (Nola Records LP 1001)

 

 

 

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Nola Records – LP 1001

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Robert Parker’s “Barefootin’”, released on Nola Records (LP 1001), 
stands as one of the defining tracks of 1960s New Orleans soul. 
Known for its infectious groove and dancefloor appeal, the record 
helped cement Parker’s place in R&B history and remains
 a favorite among collectors and soul enthusiasts today.
Barefootin’” by Robert Parker is more than just a hit single it’s a snapshot
 of a vibrant musical era. From its New Orleans roots to its lasting
 impact on dance culture, the record stands as a
 timeless example of 1960s soul at its best.
Whether you’re a seasoned vinyl collector or just discovering classic R&B,
 this track is essential listening—and proof that sometimes, 
the simplest grooves leave the biggest mark.

credits:

Lead artist / vocals / saxophone: Robert Parker
Producer & arranger: Wardell Quezergue
Production company: Whurley-Burley Productions
Frequently associated musicians in these sessions:
James Booker – piano/organ (common Quezergue collaborator)
Eddie Bo – piano (possible overlap)
Joe 'Smokey' Johnson – drums (major Nola Records session drummer)
Walter Payton – bass (active with Parker era)
Lee Allen – horns
Alvin 'Red' Tyler – horns
Recording site:
Almost certainly Cosimo Matassa’s New Orleans studio

(Many New Orleans R&B LPs of the 1960s did not list musicians
Sessions were done with a rotating “pool” of players
Documentation was often lost or never formally kept
So unlike later studio albums, LP 1001 has no authoritative full personnel sheet)

tracklist:

A1    Barefootin'
Written-By – Robert Parker    
A2    Let's Go, Baby (Where The Action Is)
Written-By – Robert Parker
A3    Mr. Pitful
Written-By – Redding*, Copper*    
A4    I've Been Loving You Too Long
Written-By – Redding*    
A5    Soul Kind Of Living
Written-By – E. Frank*, T. Val*
A6    C. C. Rider
Written-By – Robert Parker    
B1 The Scratch
Written-By – Robert Parker
B2    Happy Feet
Written-By – Robert Parker    
B3    In The Midnight Hour
Written-By – Copper*, Pickett*    
B4    Directly From My Heart
Written-By – Penniman*    
B5    Heading For A Fall
Written-By – E. Frank*, T. Val*    
B6    I Can't Help Myself
Written By – Dozier-Holland

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