Little Buck - Complete New Orleans Recordings - Charly Records

Little Buck ( Edward Ross ) recorded a small but significant amount of recordings in New Orleans between 1966 and 1970 for Seven B and Instant ,they are gathered together here on this great album ,including his work with Huey Smith and seven previously unissued recordings .His most Indemand record is the heavyweight funk track “ Little Boy Blue “ which is presented in its original mono form ,plus a newly discovered stereo master .The flip side “ Whisper My Name “ is great Southern Soul .The second Seven B 45 is another great coupling of the funky “ Everybody’s Love “ flipped with the fantastic ballad “ Walking In The Mist “ that reminds me of Bobby Bland at his best .The  Instant sides with Huey Smith  “ You Got Too “ and “ You Ain’t No Hippie “ are great trademark New Orleans sides plus it’s flip “ Coo -Coo Over You “ which received a release on UK London is a slightly humorous track full of NO charm with great femme background vocals .The unissued “ I’m Your Little Chicken “ is a fine funk flavoured side ,the “ Untitled 1 “ is a fantastic slightly funky instrumental,plus two great ballads “ Starting With Today “ and “If I Could Do It All Over “ showcase Little Bucks soulful vocals .

As always ,very informative sleeve notes by Dean Rudland and great label scans and artwork .

SIDE A

Little Boy Blue (original mono master)

I'm Your Little Chicken*

Untitled 1*

You Got Too - Part 1 – Huey Smith & The Clowns featuring Little Buck

You Got Too - Part 2 – Huey Smith & The Clowns featuring Little Buck

Walking In The Mist

Whisper My Name

SIDE B

Little Boy Blue (2024 Stereo master)*

Everybody's Love

Coo-Coo Over You – The Hueys featuring Little Buck

Soul Brother Soul Sister*

You Ain't No Hippie – The Hueys featuring Little Buck

Untitled 2*

Starting With Today*

If I Could Do It Over*

*Previously unreleased

 

https://charlyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-complete-new-orleans-recordings