Tipitina (studio, 1953: Atlantic master take)

~ Recording by Professor Longhair & His Blues Scholars

Annotation

This originally released take can be distinguished from the alternate take by the last line. On this take, it ends "...drink that mellow, mellow wine."

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleCountry/Date
Official
1.1Tipitina?:??Professor LonghairTipitina / In the Night
  • 1953-11 US
1.1Tipitina?:??Professor Longhair & His Blues ScholarsTipitina / In the Night
1.2Tipitina2:29Professor LonghairNew Orleans Piano (mono)
1.2Tipitina2:36Professor LonghairNew Orleans Piano (mono)
1.2Tipitina2:25Professor LonghairNew Orleans Piano (mono)
2.8Tipitina2:25Professor LonghairTipitina
2.4Tipitina2:24Professor LonghairLonghair Boogie
1.7Tipitina2:27Professor LonghairNo Buts, No Maybes
  • 2011 -
1.7Tipitina2:27Professor LonghairNo Buts, No Maybes
(unknown)
2.8Tipitina2:27Professor LonghairSingles 1949-1957

Relationships

recorded in and engineered in:New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (in 1953-11)
producer:Ahmet Ertegun
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:Alvin “Red” Tyler (in 1953-11)
bass:Edgar Blanchard (in 1953-11)
drums (drum set):Earl Palmer (in 1953-11)
piano:Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
tenor saxophone:Lee Allen (in 1953-11)
vocals:Professor Longhair (in 1953-11)
recording of:Tipitina (in 1953-11)

Tipitina

lyricist and composer:Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:Professor Longhair Music
is the basis for:Misery