Monday, July 16, 2012

Record #0055: Just a Dream / You Aim To Please – JIMMY CLANTON AND HIS ROCKETS


ACE 546 (original) USA, 1958
Words & Music by:  Jimmy Clanton, Cosimo Matassa
Musicians:
Jimmy Clanton (vocals), Earl King (guitar), Huey “Piano” Smith (piano), Lee Allen (tenor sax), Alvin “Red” Tyler (baritone sax), Frank Fields (bass), Charles “Hungry” Williams (drums), an unknown female chorus
Recording sessions: Cosimo Recording Studio, New Orleans, LA, April (?) 1958
Highest chart positions:  US #4, US R&B #1

You can say what you want about Clanton’s teen vocals in the title song, but he is backed by a very solid group of musicians. “Just a Dream” is Clanton’s biggest success in record business and it sold one million copies.

You Aim To Please” is a more rockin’ tune in New Orleans style.

List price:  “Very Good+” is $10 and “Near Mint” is $20

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