Tipitina (studio, 1953: Atlantic alternate take)

~ Recording by Professor Longhair

Annotation

This alternate take was first released in 1972 on the New Orleans Piano album, but has since been more widely released than the master. It can be distinguished from the master take by the last line. On this take, it ends "...drink some mellow wine."

Annotation last modified on 2025-01-03 08:29 UTC.

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.14Tipitina2:40Professor LonghairAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82305-2

Relationships

recorded in and engineered in:New Orleans (in 1953-11)
producer:Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer)
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:Alvin “Red” Tyler (American jazz saxophonist) (in 1953-11)
bass:Edgar Blanchard (in 1953-11)
drums (drum set):Earl Palmer (in 1953-11)
piano:Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
tenor saxophone:Lee Allen (US jazz tenor saxophonist) (in 1953-11)
vocals:Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
recording of:Tipitina (in 1953-11)

Tipitina

lyricist and composer:Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:Professor Longhair Music
is the basis for:Misery