Bobby Clanton

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Bobby Clanton
The Way That You Are
Van - 01664
Early 60s?

Van Records may have been based in Angleton, Texas, but this recording is pure South Louisiana! Not sure who Bobby Clanton is (any relation to Jimmy Clanton?) and some initial web searching turned up next to nothing. This is a haunting ballad in the classic Swamp Pop style. The only other 45 I've seen on this label was a garage rocker, so go figure...
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Lightnin' Slim

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Lightnin' Slim
I'm Tired Waiting Baby
Excello - 2203
1961
Here is one of my favorite artists on one of my favorite labels. This is swamp blues perfection, with some typically oddball percussion and a great production sound by J.D. Miller.

Barbara Lynn

Barbara Lynn
I'm a Good Woman

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This one's in pretty rough shape, but the excellence still shines through. Released in '66 on Huey Meaux's Tribe label.

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Okay, here is my first attempt. I found this 45 by Jerry Starr & the Echoes about six months ago. Teenage Tangle is one wild instro. No one can accuse this song of not having enough cowbell! The obnoxious factor on this one is pretty high. The flip is a fairly standard, but nice swamp pop ballad. enjoy!

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