"THE MINIT RECORDS STORY"

This limited-edition two-disc package covers a decade of seminal soul and creole R&B hailing from the New Orleans-based Minit Records label. The 58 platters within contain both well-known hits as well as more obscure sides, providing the listener with a comprehensive overview of this influential indie moniker. One of the primary proponents of not only Minit, but the entire bayou rhythm and blues scene is the immortal Allen Toussaint. In 1959 he was initially a hired studio multi-task master as the artist was also a writer, producer, and talent scout. After a few regional hits and even more misses, the label's national distribution was dropped by Chess Records, which had made a substantial name for itself as a blues outlet. This prompted a series of behind-the-scene changes, primary among them was the replacement of Harold Battiste as Minit's A&R representative. Enter Toussaint, who not only worked as a liaison between the company and the musicians, he also wrote, produced, and played on a majority of the material released during the halcyon years of 1959 to 1962. During his tenure, some of the more notable sides to be issued included the genre-defining platters "Mother-in-Law" (Ernie K-Doe), "It Will Stand" (the Showmen), "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" (Jessie Hill), "We Had Love" (Eskew Reeder), "I Like It Like That," (Chris Kenner), "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)" (Benny Spellman), and early Aaron Neville tracks "Reality," "I've Done It Again," and "Over You," among many, many others. But that is only half the story as Minit continued to support up and comers throughout the 1960s. Folks ranging from Ike & Tina Turner ("I'm Gonna Do All I Can (To Do Right By My Man)") and an early incarnation of the O'Jays ("Working on Your Case"), as well as Bobby Womack ("Baby, I Can't Stand It"), all grace the grooves and are represented on The Minit Records Story (1994). The CDs are housed in a clever package replicating the old vinyl 78 rpm albums. The 20-page liner notes booklet contains all pertinent information as well as photos and annotations from Steve Kolanijan. The superior sonics will make audiophiles smile and even casual consumers will be duly impressed by the tremendous booty of hard-to-find boogie. Sadly, this title has not been reissued and used copies have been known to trade hands for a princely sum. That said, the overwhelming value of adding these recordings to any collection far outweighs most reasonable asking prices. by Lindsay Planer, All Music Guide

trax:
disc 1
1. Bad Luck And Trouble - Boogie Jake 2. Mother-In-Law - Ernie K-Doe 3. Always Naggin' (Crumblin' Fussin' Nag Nag) - The Del Royals 4. Ooh Poo Pah Doo Part 1 - Jesse Hill 5. Over You - Aaron Neville 6. I Like It Like That - Chris Kenner 7. Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta - Ernie K-Doe 8. Tiddle Winks - & Allen 9. Whip It On Me - Jessie Hill 10. I Waited Too Long - Eskew Reeder 11. Reality - Aaron Neville 12. Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette) - Benny Spellman 13. A Certain Girl - Ernie K-Doe 14. Look Up - Irma Thomas 15. Green Door - Eskew Reeder 16. The Ticks Of The Clock - Aaron Neville 17. 39-21-46 (You) - The Showmen 18. I Cried My Last Tear - Ernie K-Doe 19. Fortune Teller - Benny Spellman 20. Miss Nosey - Allen Orange 21. I've Done It Again - Aaron Neville 22. Popeye Joe - Ernie K-Doe 23. Valley Of Tears - Calvin Lee 24. Never Again - Eskew Reeder 25. Ruler Of My Heart - Irma Thomas 26. The Power Of Love - Willie Harper 27. We Had - Eskew Reeder 28. It Will Stand - The Showmen
disc 2
1. He'll Come Back - The Players 2. Baby I Love You - Jimmy Holiday 3. Working On Your Case - The O'Jays 4. Dog (Part I And Part II) - Jimmy McCracklin 5. I'm Glad You Waited - The Players 6. Baby I Can't Stand It - Bobby Womack 7. Everybody Needs Help - Jimmy Holiday 8. A Hunk Of Funk - Gene Dozier & The Brotherhood 9. Get Together - Jimmy McCracklin 10. Broadway Walk - Bobby Womack 11. I'll Never Stop Loving You - Clydie King 12. I'm Gonna Do All I Can (To Do Right By My Man) - Ike & Tina Turner 13. Spread Your Love - Jimmy Holiday 14. Oh, I'll Never Be The Same - The Younghearts 15. California Dreamin' - Bobby Womack 16. I I Wish It Would Rain - Ike & Tina Turner 17. Am I Ever Gonna See My Baby Again - Vernon Green Accompanied By The Medallions 18. I've Got Love For My Baby - The Younghearts 19. Ready, Willing, And Able - Jimmy Holiday & Clydie King 20. Hurry Back - The Persuasions 21. I Wanna Jump - Ike & Tina Turner 22. I'm A Midnight Mover - Bobby Womack 23. Prove It - Lea Roberts 24. Worried Life Blues - Little Junior Parker 25. Come Together - Ike & Tina Turner
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