The oily Pelican State has a history of figuring out how to have a party, even under adverse conditions. Those good times have often been helped along by beer and liquor, so it’s no surprise that adult beverages have contributed significantly to the state’s songbook. “I Got Loaded” – Lil’ Bob and the Lollipops [...]
Tag Archives: Smiley Lewis
Treme News: It’s a “Shame”
May 20, 2010 – 10:15 am
Here in the office, managing editor Joseph Irrera has been obsessed with the Davis McAlary (Steve Zahn) version of Smiley Lewis’ “Shame Shame Shame” from episode 5 of Treme. We checked with Treme to see if there are plans to release it. It will be on the soundtrack album, music supervisor Blake Leyh says, which [...]
Treme News: Davis, Benefits and Marathons
May 14, 2010 – 9:14 am
[UPDATED] At 17dots.com, Davis Rogan – the inspiration for Treme‘s Davis McAlary – has started blogging about the music from each episode. In the first post, he writes with wit, insight and intelligence. Here’s part of his commentary on the most recent episode, “Shame, Shame, Shame”: The original “Shame, Shame, Shame” was written by (Smiley) [...]
Smiley Lewis, Smiley Rocks (Bear Family)
March 1, 2010 – 12:01 am
If they ever need another name for classic New Orleans rhythm and blues, they might consider calling it Smiley Lewis music. Overton Lemons, a.k.a. Smiley Lewis, belongs on the same pedestal with Fess, Fats, Slim and Bartholomew, but unfortunately, his career was dogged by buzzard luck. His best songs were often covered and sanitized by [...]
