Barbara George is, alongside Fats Domino, Lee Dorsey, Aaron Neville and Ernie K. Doe, one of the best known singers to come out of New Orleans. She was instrumental in the early success of the A.F.O. label, set up as an artist's co-operative in New Orleans in 1961. Her self-penned hit 'I Know' was the label's only big hit, reaching number 3 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100 and spending 4 weeks at number one on America's R&B chart. It remains one of the most popular of all the records produced in New Orleans. The follow-up 'You Talk About Love' made number 46 on the Hot 100 after which she was lured away from A.F.O. and signed directly to the New York Sue label where she had another Hot 100 hit with 'Send For Me' later in 1962. This CD package collects together her A.F.O. and Sue sides along with all the tracks from her only LP, named after her biggest hit 'I Know'. Eighteen tracks chronicling the best of Barbara George. The accompanying booklet includes all writing and publishing credits, label scans and contemporary music press adverts as well as Barbara George's history from her days in New Orleans and her move to New York, a classic case of a bigger label exerting its power over a smaller competitor. Barbara had huge success on the floors of the northern scene over the years with some cracking dancers all included in the set.
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25 comments:
Another great Jasmine record and a soul sister, thank you AMM!
Great singer, who should have had more success other than "I Know." This is a new comp to me, but Jasmine has been really involved in similar projects with the old NO rhythm and blues scene. Many thanks, AMM!
Another great release on the Jasmine label I don't have, thanks for the review AMM
Nice One Again From New Orleans..
Bigger Thanks!
A wonderful female soul singer ... again! Thanks for review, P.
fantastic voice , thanks AMM
Another New Orleans gem
Many thanks for + A.F.O. New Orleans
Thanks AMM. Excellent.New Orleans sounds here.
Amazing New Orleans music. Thanks.
Great stuff. And, as always, a big YUP.
Thanks for the review AMM
Another Awesome Album,Thank You Very Much AMM
Yes yes yes, sweet gem, and what a sweet one. Thanks for that :) ☮️✌🏻☀️
i still have an old German reissue of her only album and ...and more bears one was almost same as this anyway thanks much AMM
Almost everything from N.O. is worthwhile and Barbara George has a great voice.
Thanks a lovely review with the artwork
thank you AMM for this Barbara George cd
Reb
Sounds interesting 🎸🎸🎸
Great New Orleans sides
Great you posted another NO artist. She was great.
Interesting review thanks
Another gem from MITC! THANKS AMM!!
Yes " I know" was a great tune in my earlier years. Thank you for educating us about this great artist. thanks AMM.
Hi AMM,
I was lucky enough to see her perform a few times and she was great live. Thanks for this review.
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