More examples of the Highway 90 sound, as defined by the 1960s and early 70s soul productions of Huey P Meaux. “The Highway 90 Sound” is how many Texans
(and for that matter, non Texans) refer to the R&B and soul music
that poured out of numerous small studios within driving distance of
Houston during the 1960s, frequently released on labels that didn’t last
much longer than the time it took to make the records. Like those
artists here who worked the dancehalls, clubs and juke joints in towns
and cities that straddle Highway 90 as it winds through South Texas and
Louisiana on its way to Florida, it all simmers down to one multiracial
and highly soulful stew. On my travels down there i came across a lot of great shops and shipped back some real gems! Contained in this second collection drawn from labels owned by producer Huey P Meaux are local
hits, obscure releases that later became favourites an ocean away,
artists whose careers spanned several decades without a national chart
record and others whose time began and ended the day they cut their
session for Meaux. Familiar names such as Jackie Paine and Warren Storm,jackie is still working,warren sadly passed 2021 feature alongside Tejano soul king Rocky Gil and
veteran bluesman Joe “Papoose” Fritz. When they stood before the mic at
the various studios Meaux used between New Orleans and Jackson,
Mississippi they were all looking for a hit or, at least, a record that
would help to keep them travelling up and down Highway 90. Few
independent record producers have ever been as prolific as Meaux was in
his pomp. He had a real eye for talent and a rich body of work he
produced over a period of 25 years. Placed end to end, the number of
yet-to-be-reissued master tapes in his vault is almost as long as
Highway 90 itself. The vast majority of the recordings here have never
been reissued. Several of the original 45rpm issues command high prices
among collectors, and there are previously unissued titles that will
thrill all fans of South Texas soul. on a sour note Huey P Meaux was not a pleasant character and not many have to say a good word about him, but you cant fault the man on his musical endeavours. Some great rare northern dancers on here still fetching £££,s with collectors.
AMM
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17 comments:
Great Review Thank you AMM
... and to the Crazy Cajuns. Thanks for review, P.
Thank you mate, love those review
thanks for reviewing this great selection.
Huey P Meaux was the man and music was his middle name. Thank you AMM.
I hope 4 comments are alright, I know, I take it to the max but I thought that'd be just the most reasonable reaction of mine. Better than post a comment after too many days etc etc. Well well well, thank you so much for your magnificent reviews! :) ☮️☀️✌🏻
Thanks for more Kent Texas soul amm!
More of the same cheers AMM
Excellent stuff
EXCELLENT album and review!THANK YOU!
Thanks for this review.
/Jumpstart
Thanks AMM for the 2nd volume of Huey productions
thank you so much for vol 2 AMM
btw The Hit-Kickers Series was the great collections for Meauxs stuff
i think i had only vol 4 out of 9 so if anyone want it or someone please
thanks for vol2 of texas soul on kent, you know it´s gonna be good AMM
Reb
Thanks AMM great review
Been reading his bio as you say i think we will keep that one out a the bright side he turned out some really great tracks on put a fair few performers on the map my fav here is dean scott please pass the soul and Dave King Thomas You better Investigate.
Thanks for this one Pedro
Great info here! I will take any H.P.M. I can get!
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