The Boogie Kings – Blue Eyed Soul (1967)

 

 

 

 

 

 The Boogie Kings – Blue Eyed Soul LP 109

 

 

 

 

Montel Michelle records 1966 – LP  109

 

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Blue Eyed Soul by The Boogie Kings featuring The King Brothers 
is a 1967 Montel Michelle Records LP showcasing the soulful side 
of Louisiana's regional R&B scene. A collectible example of 
late-1960s blue-eyed soul and Southern soul on vinyl.

Collector's Notes

Released in 1967 on Montel Michelle Records as LP 109, Blue Eyed Soul
 belongs to the rich Louisiana tradition of regional R&B and soul recordings.
 The album is particularly interesting to collectors exploring obscure 
American soul, blue-eyed soul, and small-label 1960s vinyl releases.

The Boogie Kings were closely associated with the Louisiana music scene, 
while the King Brothers connection adds another layer of interest 
for collectors researching the regional history of Southern R&B and soul.

Credits:

Musicians / Line-up

Sources differ on the precise personnel for the LP. The Center 
for Louisiana Studies gives the following LP 109 credits:

Clint West – drums, vocals
G.G. Shinn – trumpet
Johnny Giordano – bass, organ, vocals
Brian Leger – bass, organ
Jack Hall – guitar
Ned Theall – trumpet, arranger
Murphy Buford – tenor saxophone
Mike Pollard – tenor saxophone
Norris Badeaux – tenor saxophone
Dan Silas – baritone saxophone

However, historical accounts of the 1966 Blue Eyed Soul sessions 
identify another important period lineup consisting of:

Jerry LaCroix – vocals, saxophone
Duane Yates – vocals, trumpet
Ned Theall – trumpet
Norris Badeaux – lead saxophone
Dale Gothia – saxophone
Dan Silas – baritone saxophone
Bryan Leger – organ
Jack Hall – guitar
Gary Dorsey – bass
Kenny Yetman – drums

Recording date

The dating is somewhat complicated. The University of Louisiana's collection 
catalogue gives January 1, 1965 as the recording date, but this appears to 
be cataloguing metadata rather than a documented session date.

The more detailed historical account states that Blue Eyed Soul was recorded 
after the band's return from Las Vegas in June 1966, specifically at 
Sam Montel's studio in Baton Rouge, following Duane Yates's arrival 
in the group. It says the album was released in fall 1966.

For a vinyl collector's article, I would therefore use:

Recording: 1966, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
LP issue: 1966/1967 — catalogued and advertised 
as Montel Michelle LP 109 in 1967.

Producer

Sam Montel / Sam Montalbano is associated with
 the Montel Michelle production,
 while Ned Theall was the band's leader, arranger
 and principal musical force. 
The period recording history identifies the album 
as a Sam Montel production.

Studio

Sam Montel's studio / Deep South Studio, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sam Montalbano, known professionally as Sam Montel,
 operated Deep South Studio in Baton Rouge and owned 
the Montel and Michelle labels. Historical accounts specifically 
identify Sam Montel's Baton Rouge studio as 
the recording location for Blue Eyed Soul.

Tracklist:

A1        Philly Walk
Written-By – N. Theall*
2:17
A2        Tell It Like It Is
Written-By – G. Davis*, L. Diamond*
2:35
A3        How Sweet It Is
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
3:40
A4        Crying Man    3:15
A5        Knock On Wood
Written-By – Floyd*, Cropper*
3:14
A6        Have Mercy Baby
Written By – Cova & Otta
2:50
B1        Reach Out I'll Be There
Written-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland
2:35
B2        Ebb Tide
Written By – C. Sigmund & R. Maxwell
4:20
B3        That's Enough
Written-By – Raven Wildroot
2:50
B4        When She Touches Me
Written By – Varga
2:25
B5        Hold On, I'm Coming
Written-By – Hayes & Porter
2:20
B6        Temptation Walk    3:20

 

 

 

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