Professor Longhair – Cuttin' Out / If I Only Knew | Ron 326
updated 10/06/2026
Ron records 1959 – 326
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Professor Longhair – Cuttin' Out / If I Only Knew, released
on Ron Records 326, is a collectible New Orleans rhythm & blues
45 by legendary pianist and singer Professor Longhair
(Henry Roeland Byrd). The record reflects the distinctive New Orleans
piano style that made Professor Longhair one of the most influential
figures in Louisiana R&B, blues and early rock & roll.
the single pairs the driving, dance-oriented “Cuttin’ Out” with the
bluesier “If I Only Knew.” Contemporary trade reviews described
“Cuttin’ Out” as a fast-moving blues combining swinging
instrumental passages with Professor Longhair’s distinctive vocals.
Professor Longhair, born Henry Roeland Byrd, was one of the
defining architects of the New Orleans piano sound. His rhythmic,
rolling piano style brought together blues, boogie-woogie,
rhythm & blues and Caribbean influences, becoming an
important part of the musical language of New Orleans.
Line-up / Musicians
Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland Byrd) – vocals, piano
Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) – guitar
Morris Bechamin – tenor saxophone
Eddie Hines – trombone
Richard Payne – bass
John Boudreaux – drums
Recording Date & Studio
Recording date: 1959
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Studio: Cosimo Matassa's Studio, New Orleans
Producer: Joe Assunto / Ron Records
tracklist:
A Cuttin' Out
Written-By – Byrd*, Terry 2:24
B If I Only Knew
Written-By – McKinley*, Byrd 2:21
on Ron Records 326, is a collectible New Orleans rhythm & blues
45 by legendary pianist and singer Professor Longhair
(Henry Roeland Byrd). The record reflects the distinctive New Orleans
piano style that made Professor Longhair one of the most influential
figures in Louisiana R&B, blues and early rock & roll.
the single pairs the driving, dance-oriented “Cuttin’ Out” with the
bluesier “If I Only Knew.” Contemporary trade reviews described
“Cuttin’ Out” as a fast-moving blues combining swinging
instrumental passages with Professor Longhair’s distinctive vocals.
Professor Longhair, born Henry Roeland Byrd, was one of the
defining architects of the New Orleans piano sound. His rhythmic,
rolling piano style brought together blues, boogie-woogie,
rhythm & blues and Caribbean influences, becoming an
important part of the musical language of New Orleans.
Line-up / Musicians
Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland Byrd) – vocals, piano
Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) – guitar
Morris Bechamin – tenor saxophone
Eddie Hines – trombone
Richard Payne – bass
John Boudreaux – drums
Recording Date & Studio
Recording date: 1959
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Studio: Cosimo Matassa's Studio, New Orleans
Producer: Joe Assunto / Ron Records
tracklist:
A Cuttin' Out
Written-By – Byrd*, Terry 2:24
B If I Only Knew
Written-By – McKinley*, Byrd 2:21
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