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THE THUNDERBIRDS
New Orleans Beat (Michael Colicchio) Australia 1961 #10 Melbourne Single on W&G label. Long-lasting rock'n'roll band formed in 1957, popular at dance venues in Melbourne. For a good history and appreciation of the band see Eddie Leahy's 1998 article from Big Beat of the Fifties at the Thunderbirds website. Single on W&G by long-lasting rock'n'roll band formed in 1957, popular at dance venues in Melbourne. For a good history and appreciation of the band see Eddie Leahy's 1998 article from Big Beat of the Fifties at the Thunderbirds website.
On CD: The W&G Instrumental Story [Amazon link].  Thunderbirds 1997, at the Preston Town Hall. Photo: Peter Robinson.
THE CANNONBALLS
New Orleans Beat (Michael Colicchio) USA 1960 Original version Single on Coral label. Band from Connecticut. When it comes to the Cannonballs, this page at Instromania is as informative as it gets. According to ASCAP, New Orleans Beat was also recorded by Professor Longhair.
JIMMY MCCRACKLIN
Everybody Rock (New Orleans Beat) (Jimmy McCracklin - Marlee Norse) USA 1958 Red herring Similar title but not the same song as "New Orleans Beat" by The Thunderbirds. Single on Checker label. Song also known as New Orleans Beat or Everybody Rock (The New Orleans Beat).
CLIFTON CHENIER
New Orleans Beat (Clifton Chenier) USA Red herring Same title but not the same song as "New Orleans Beat" by The Thunderbirds. Corrections or comments? Contact the writer. |
