Alvin Robinson – Something You Got / Searchin' (Tiger Records – TI 104).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Alvin Robinson – Something You Got / Searchin' (Tiger Records TI 104)  Classic New Orleans Soul Vinyl

 

 

Tiger Records 1964  – TI 104

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Alvin Robinson – Something You Got / Searchin' (Tiger Records – TI 104) 
remains one of the defining releases of classic New Orleans R&B. Released 
during the golden era of American soul music, this outstanding 45 RPM single
 showcases Alvin Robinson's powerful vocals and the unmistakable groove t
hat helped shape Southern soul.
The A-side, "Something You Got," became Robinson's signature recording. 
Built around an irresistible rhythm, infectious guitar work, and soulful delivery, 
the song quickly earned recognition among R&B audiences and would later
 be covered by numerous legendary artists, proving its timeless appeal.
The flip side, "Searchin'," complements the release with another strong
 performance, highlighting Robinson's expressive voice and the rich musical 
tradition emerging from New Orleans during the early 1960s.
Issued by Tiger Records as TI 104, this rare single remains highly sought after 
by vinyl collectors, Northern Soul enthusiasts, DJs, and fans of vintage 
rhythm and blues. Original pressings are increasingly difficult to find,
 making the record an important addition to any serious soul collection.
Today, "Something You Got" continues to receive airplay among collectors 
and classic R&B fans worldwide. Its influence can still be heard in later soul, 
blues, and rock recordings, cementing Alvin Robinson's place in American music history.
Whether you're a longtime collector or discovering classic New Orleans soul for 
the first time, Tiger Records TI 104 is an essential recording that captures 
the authentic sound and spirit of early 1960s rhythm and blues.

credits:

Session musicians

Unfortunately, no surviving session sheet or AFM contract has surfaced 
identifying the musicians on this single. None of the standard
 discographical sources list personnel.
Given Alvin Robinson's background as a New Orleans session guitarist and 
the musical style, collectors and historians generally believe the backing 
band was drawn from New Orleans studio musicians associated with Joe Jones,
 but this has never been documented. Any names would therefore be speculative.
Recording studio
Likewise, no recording studio has been positively identified.
The most likely possibilities are:
a New Orleans studio used by Joe Jones during 1964 (possibly Cosimo Matassa's operation),
or a New York session organized after Robinson signed with Tiger Records.
Producer: Joe Jones
"Something You Got" arrangement: Joe Jones
"Searchin'" arrangement: Mike Stoller
Tiger Records was the new label established by the songwriting/production 
team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, although they are not
 credited as producers of this particular single.

tracklist:

A        Something You Got
Arranged By – Joe Jones (2)
Written-By – Chris Kenner
    2:26
B        Searchin'
Arranged By – Mike Stoller
Written-By – Jersey Leiber-Mike Stoller*
    2:31

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