Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint

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A cornerstone of the rhythm and blues scene for over 50 years, Allen Toussaint is an acclaimed songwriter, arranger, producer, performer and an all-round musical legend of New Orleans. Growing up surrounded by his mother's many musician friends, Toussaint made his mark working for Minit Records as a session musician and producer, helping to kick-start the careers of Irma Thomas, Lee Dorsey and Chris Kenner in the early 1960s. His songs became classic standards of the genre with tracks such as Pain In My Heart, Working In The Coalmine and Southern Nights going on to be covered by Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, The Rolling Stones and Glen Campbell. His key solo records Toussaint (1971) and Southern Nights (1975) showed a progression from R&B into soul, funk and jazz and Toussaint soon started working with artists from outside the city, producing Labelle's huge hit Lady Marmalade, penning Robert Palmer's album and arranging The Band's classic albums Cahoots, Rock Of Ages and The Last Waltz. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, in recent years Toussaint has been dedicated to helping the recovery of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and collaborated with Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton.

Top tracks

07
Blue Drag
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
04:21
Writer: Django Reinhardt / Composers: Josef Myrow
21
Ripple (Live)
Phil Lesh & Communion
Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Garcia (Live)
05:29
Composers: Robert C. Hunter - Jerome J. Garcia
07
Soul Sister (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:47
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
St. James Infirmary
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
03:49
Writer: Traditonal
01
Last Train (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:01
Writer: Allen Toussaint
01
Egyptian Fantasy
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
04:39
Writer: John Reid - Sidney Bechet
05
Winin' Boy Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
06:41
Writer: Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton
12
Come Sunday
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
05:09
Writer: Duke Ellington
01
Yes We Can Can
Allen Toussaint
Our New Orleans (Expanded Edition)
04:15
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Viper's Drag
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:17
Writer: Fats Waller
10
Hey Little Girl
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
02:36
Writer: Professor Longhair
08
Rocks In My Bed
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
04:38
Writer: Duke Ellington
03
Confessin' (That I Love You)
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
02:50
Writer: Al Neiburg - Doc Daugherty - Ellis Reynolds
14
American Tune
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
04:59
Writer: Paul Simon
18
Southern Nights (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:36
Writer: Allen Toussaint
05
Brickyard Blues
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:29
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
06
Waltz For Debby
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:14
Writer: Bill Evans
11
Night People
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
04:16
Writer: Allen Toussaint
01
Here Come the Girls
Ernie K. Doe
Here Come the Girls / a Long Way Back from Home
03:10
Composers: Allen Toussaint
06
West End Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
03:51
Writer: Clarence Williams - Joe Oliver
07
Big Chief
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
02:12
Writer: Earl King
13
Southern Nights
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:30
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
Freedom For The Stallion
Elvis Costello
The River In Reverse
02:55
Composers: Allen Toussaint
10
Day Dream
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:25
Writer: Billy Strayhorn - Duke Ellington
12
Solitude
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:31
Writer: Duke Ellington - Eddie DeLange - Irving Mills
02
Sweet Touch Of Love
Allen Toussaint
Sweet Touch Of Love
03:16
Composers: Allen Toussaint
15
The Book (Remastered)
Allen Toussaint
Artist • Producer • Songwriter (Deluxe Edition)
03:31
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
05
Lotus Blossom
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
04:17
Writer: Billy Strayhorn
03
Cast Your Fate To The Wind
Allen Toussaint
Sweet Touch Of Love
03:18
Composers: Vince Guaraldi - Carel Werber
03
Lipstick Traces
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
02:04
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
02
It's Raining
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:57
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
04
Singin' the Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:40
Writer: Mary McCreary
01
Delores' Boyfriend
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:34
Writer: Allen Toussaint
09
Danza, Op. 33
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:25
Writer: Louis Gottschalk
02
A Dear Old Southland
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
06:19
Writer: Raymond Bloch
05
Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky (From Now On)
Allen Toussaint
Sweet Touch Of Love
03:09
Composers: Allen Toussaint
04
Goin' Down (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
02:58
Writer: Traditional
11
Rosetta
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
04:07
Writer: Earl "fatha" Hines
08
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:10
Writer: Traditional
01
From A Whisper To A Scream
Allen Toussaint
Sweet Touch Of Love
03:29
Composers: Allen Toussaint
19
Yes We Can (Remastered)
Allen Toussaint
Artist • Producer • Songwriter (Deluxe Edition)
03:33
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
11
Java
Allen Toussaint
25 Best Of...
01:53
02
Get Out Of My Life Woman (Live)
Allen Toussaint
Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Garcia (Live)
03:43
Composers: Allen Toussaint
09
Bright Mississippi
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:07
Writer: Thelonious Monk
20
What Do You Want the Girl to Do? (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:40
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
Am I Expecting Too Much
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
02:47
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Worldwide (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:42
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
Country John (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:45
Writer: Allen Toussaint
11
Long, Long Journey
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
04:49
Writer: Leonard Feather
09
When the Party's Over (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:38
Writer: Allen Toussaint
10
Cruel Way to Go Down (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:52
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
You Will Not Lose (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:42
Writer: Allen Toussaint
23
We The People
Allen Toussaint
25 Best Of...
02:48
04
Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:13
Writer: Professor Longhair
03
Back in Baby's Arms (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:49
Writer: Allen Toussaint
16
Time Is On My Side
Irma Thomas
Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series, Season 1
03:05
Writer: Jerry Ragovoy / Composers: Jerry Ragovoy
05
Basic Lady (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:58
Writer: Allen Toussaint
01
Victim of the Darkness (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:30
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
Tears, Tears And More Tears
Elvis Costello
The River In Reverse
03:27
Composers: Allen Toussaint
11
Get Out Of My Life, Woman
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:01
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
22
It's A New Orleans Thing
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:06
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
07
Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
04:09
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
03
My Baby Is the Real Thing (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
03:05
Writer: Allen Toussaint
12
Electricity (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:33
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
Ether
Allen Toussaint
Sweet Touch Of Love
02:52
Composers: Allen Toussaint
05
Get out of My Life, Woman
Lee Dorsey
Saint of New Orleans
03:10
Composers: Allen Toussaint
05
She Once Belonged to Me (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:51
Writer: Allen Toussaint
05
Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further
Elvis Costello
The River In Reverse
05:05
Composers: Allen Toussaint
37
What Is Success
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:14
Writer: Allen Toussaint
10
Lady Madonna
Allen Toussaint
The Art of McCartney
02:15
Composers: Lennon–McCartney
04
Me and You
Allen Toussaint
Whirlaway
02:09
Writer: Allen Toussaint - Alvin Tyler - Marilyn Schack / Composers: Allen Toussaint - Alvin Tyler - Marilyn Schack
35
Touch of Love
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:09
Writer: Allen Toussaint
16
Greatest Love (Remastered)
Allen Toussaint
Artist • Producer • Songwriter (Deluxe Edition)
02:22
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
36
Brickyard Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:44
Writer: Allen Toussaint

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  • Discography
Albums
Southern Nights
2017 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
14-02-2017
Southern Nights
01
Last Train
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:58
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
02
Southern Nights
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:35
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
03
Night People (Remastered)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:20
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
04
Soul Sister
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:49
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
05
Happiness
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:26
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
06
Country John (Remastered Single Version)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:28
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
Out of the City (Into Country Life)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:36
Writer: Allen Toussaint
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American Tunes
â„— 2016 Nonesuch Records Inc.
10-06-2016
American Tunes
01
Delores' Boyfriend
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:34
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Viper's Drag
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:17
Writer: Fats Waller
03
Confessin' (That I Love You)
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
02:50
Writer: Al Neiburg - Doc Daugherty - Ellis Reynolds
04
Mardi Gras In New Orleans
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:13
Writer: Professor Longhair
05
Lotus Blossom
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
04:17
Writer: Billy Strayhorn
06
Waltz For Debby
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
03:14
Writer: Bill Evans
07
Big Chief
Allen Toussaint
American Tunes
02:12
Writer: Earl King
Access the complete album info (14 songs)
Songbook
â„— 2013 Rounder Records. Manufactured and distributed by Concord Music Group, Inc.
01-01-2013
Songbook
01
Introduction
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
00:54
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
02
It's Raining
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:57
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
03
Lipstick Traces
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
02:04
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
04
Allen Speaks
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
00:39
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
05
Brickyard Blues
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:29
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
06
With You In Mind
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
03:31
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
07
Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further
Allen Toussaint
Songbook
04:09
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
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The Bright Mississippi
â„— 2009 Nonesuch Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
27-01-2009
The Bright Mississippi
01
Egyptian Fantasy
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
04:39
Writer: John Reid - Sidney Bechet
02
A Dear Old Southland
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
06:19
Writer: Raymond Bloch
03
St. James Infirmary
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
03:49
Writer: Traditonal
04
Singin' the Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
05:40
Writer: Mary McCreary
05
Winin' Boy Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
06:41
Writer: Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton
06
West End Blues
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
03:51
Writer: Clarence Williams - Joe Oliver
07
Blue Drag
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi
04:21
Writer: Django Reinhardt / Composers: Josef Myrow
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
â„— 2005 Warner Records Inc. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing.
01-01-2003
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
01
Victim of the Darkness (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:30
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Am I Expecting Too Much (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
02:50
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
My Baby Is the Real Thing (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:05
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
Goin' Down (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
02:58
Writer: Traditional
05
She Once Belonged to Me (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
02:51
Writer: Allen Toussaint
06
Out of the City (Into Country Life) (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
03:36
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
Soul Sister (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
The Complete Warner Bros. Recordings
02:49
Writer: Allen Toussaint
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The Allen Toussaint Collection
â„— 1991 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
30-04-1991
The Allen Toussaint Collection
01
From A Whisper To A Scream
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
03:26
Composers: Allen Toussaint
02
What Is Success
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
03:34
Composers: Harlen Howard
03
Am I Expecting Too Much
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
02:47
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
On Your Way Down
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
03:58
Writer: Allen Toussaint
05
Soul Sister
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
02:47
Writer: Allen Toussaint
06
Country John
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
03:33
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
Last Train
Allen Toussaint
The Allen Toussaint Collection
02:58
Writer: Allen Toussaint
Access the complete album info (16 songs)
Southern Nights
â„— 1975 Warner Records Inc. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, A Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1975
Southern Nights
01
Last Train (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:01
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Worldwide (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:42
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
Back in Baby's Arms (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:49
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
Country John (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
04:45
Writer: Allen Toussaint
05
Basic Lady (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
02:58
Writer: Allen Toussaint
06
Southern Nights (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:36
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
You Will Not Lose (2003 Remaster)
Allen Toussaint
Southern Nights
03:42
Writer: Allen Toussaint
Access the complete album info (10 songs)
Life, Love And Faith
â„— 1972 Warner Records Inc. Marketed By Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1972
Life, Love And Faith
01
Victim of the Darkness (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
03:30
Writer: Allen Toussaint
02
Am I Expecting Too Much (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:50
Writer: Allen Toussaint
03
My Baby Is the Real Thing (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
03:05
Writer: Allen Toussaint
04
Goin' Down (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:54
Writer: Traditional
05
She Once Belonged to Me (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:51
Writer: Allen Toussaint
06
Out of the City (Into Country Life) (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
03:36
Writer: Allen Toussaint
07
Soul Sister (Remastered Version)
Allen Toussaint
Life, Love And Faith
02:47
Writer: Allen Toussaint
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
Singles
Gone Gone Gone
2019 Blue Lagoon
06-03-2020
Gone Gone Gone
01
Gone Gone Gone
Allen Toussaint
Gone Gone Gone
02:40
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
Working in a Coalmine
2019 Blue Lagoon
19-04-2019
Working in a Coalmine
01
Working in a Coalmine
Allen Toussaint
Working in a Coalmine
03:13
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
Confessin' (That I Love You)
â„— 2016 Nonesuch Records Inc.
25-05-2016
Confessin' (That I Love You)
01
Confessin' (That I Love You)
Allen Toussaint
Confessin' (That I Love You)
02:50
Writer: Al Neiburg - Doc Daugherty - Ellis Reynolds
Big Chief
â„— 2016 Nonesuch Records Inc.
13-04-2016
Big Chief
01
Big Chief
Allen Toussaint
Big Chief
02:12
Writer: Earl King
Featured in
Backatown
â„— 2010 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
01-01-2010
Backatown
01
Hurricane Season
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
03:21
Writer: Troy Andrews / Composers: Troy Andrews
02
On Your Way Down
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
03:37
Writer: Allen Toussaint / Composers: Allen Toussaint
03
Quiet as Kept
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
03:05
Writer: Troy Andrews / Composers: Troy Andrews
04
Something Beautiful
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
03:42
Writer: Troy Andrews - Ryan Montbleau / Composers: Troy Andrews - Ryan Montbleau
05
Backatown
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
02:49
Writer: Troy Andrews / Composers: Troy Andrews
06
Right to Complain
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
02:59
Writer: Troy Andrews - PJ Morton / Composers: Troy Andrews - PJ Morton
07
Neph
Trombone Shorty
Backatown
03:03
Writer: Troy Andrews / Composers: Troy Andrews
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Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
2018 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
07-05-2018
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
01
Wishing On a Star
Rose Royce
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
04:52
Writer: Billie Calvin / Composers: Billie Calvin
02
I'll Be Around
The Spinners
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
03:08
Writer: P.Hurtt - Thom Bell / Composers: P.Hurtt - Thom Bell
03
Nights On Broadway
Candi Staton
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
03:29
Writer: Barry Gibb - M. Gibb - R. Gibb / Composers: Barry Gibb - M. Gibb - R. Gibb
04
I'm In Love
Aretha Franklin
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
02:49
Writer: Bobby Womack / Composers: Bobby Womack
05
Future Shock
Curtis Mayfield
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
03:38
Writer: Curtis Mayfield / Composers: Curtis Mayfield
06
I Want Your Love
Chic
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
06:55
Writer: Bernard Edwards - Nile Rodgers / Composers: Bernard Edwards - Nile Rodgers
07
Sunshine Over Showers
Donny Hathaway
Wishing On a Star: 70's Soul Classics
04:40
Writer: William James Peterkin / Composers: William James Peterkin
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Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
â„— 2026 Hitoshi Adachi Hitoshi Adachi, under exclusive license to Omnivore Recordings. All Rights Reserved.
24-04-2026
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
01
Cold, Cold, Cold
Bonnie Raitt
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
05:04
Composers: Lowell George
02
Feets Don't Fail Me Now
Taj Mahal
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
03:18
Composers: Lowell George - Martin Kibbee - Paul Barrere
03
Roll Um Easy
JD Souther
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
03:04
Composers: Lowell George
04
Rocket In My Pocket
The Bottle Rockets
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
04:02
Composers: Lowell George
05
Sailin' Shoes
Randy Newman
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
03:50
Composers: Lowell George
06
I've Been The One
Jackson Browne
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
02:20
Composers: Lowell George
07
Two Trains
Allen Toussaint
Rock And Roll Doctor: Lowell George Tribute Album
03:38
Composers: Lowell George
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