On which we celebrate the Queen’s 49th anniversary in show business, actually, counting from her first single, 1960’s “Don’t Mess with My Man.” But given the Queen, who wants to count? This celebration only counts material from the last quarter-century, too, finding Thomas’ voice huskier and just a touch more mannered than over her first [...]
Tag Archives: Doc Pomus
Irma Thomas, The Soul Queen of New Orleans: 50th Anniversary Celebration (Rounder)
November 1, 2009 – 12:09 am
Johnny Adams, Johnny Adams Sings Doc Pomus: The Real Me (Rounder Records)
October 1, 1991 – 12:01 am
This album is a tribute to the late, great Doc Pomus, the co-author of such classics as “Lonely Avenue,” “Little Sister,” and “Save the Last Dance for Me.” It continues a string of three superb Rounder albums that pair Johnny Adams, the blues and romantic crooner nonpareil, with songs (Pomus’ fine latter-day compositions) worthy of [...]
