Irma Thomas – I Did My Part (1962 Minit Records 653)

Irma Thomas – “I Did My Part” (1962 Minit Records 653): Soul Music History & Song Review

Minit records 1962      – 653

 

 

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 Few voices in American soul music carry the emotional depth 
and authenticity of Irma Thomas, often celebrated as the 
"Soul Queen of New Orleans." Among her early recordings,
 "I Did My Part", released in 1962 on Minit Records (Catalog No. 653),
 stands as another fine example of her remarkable ability
 to transform heartbreak into unforgettable music.
A Classic New Orleans Soul Recording
Released during the golden era of New Orleans rhythm and blues, 
I Did My Part showcases Irma Thomas's expressive vocal style that 
would later inspire generations of soul and R&B singers. The single
 reflects the city's distinctive musical blend of gospel, blues, 
rhythm & blues, and early soul.
While many listeners know Irma Thomas for classics such as 
Time Is on My Side and Wish Someone Would Care, her Minit Records 
recordings helped establish her reputation
 as one of the finest female vocalists of the early 1960s.

credits:

Irma Thomas – lead vocals
Allen Toussaint – piano, producer, arranger
Roy Montrell – guitar
Ernie K-Doe – background vocals (with additional unidentified vocalists)
Pete "Chuck" Badie – bass (probable)


Recorded: November 1, 1961
Studio: Cosimo Recording Studio, New Orleans
Producer/arranger: Allen Toussaint
Writer: Allen Toussaint (using his pseudonym Naomi Neville)

tracklist:

A        I Did My Part
Written-By – N. Neville*
2:29

B        It's Raining
Written-By – N. Neville*
2:08

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