The lyrics tell of the daytoday life of a vagabond hobo who despite being poor a man of means. All this was present on the original incarnation of classified, but in its expanded 20 edition, theres simply more space to showcase every one of james booker s quirks, and that freedom is why the album remains the definitive booker lp its just even more definitive in this incarnation. Classified by james booker on amazon music unlimited. Cover versions of king of the road by tennessee ernie ford. King of new orleans keyboard volume one how do you feel classified one hell of a nerve blues rhapsody rockin pneumonia please send me someone to love all by myself aint nobodys business something you got harlem in hamburg rec. And no one embodied this gumbo spirit better and with more virtuosity than james booker. Cover versions of king of the road by roger miller. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises king of the road jim white no such place. James carroll booker iii december 17, 1939 november 8, 1983 was a new orleans. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. James booker died in november 1983, just a year after cutting the tracks that comprise classified. Hugh laurie sings new orleans legend james booker s praises in exclusive bayou maharajah clip. King of the road is a song written and originally recorded in november 1964 by country singer roger miller.
Image courtesy of the historic new orleans collection. King of the new orleans keyboard by james booker on amazon. After the match, king booker assaulted sir regal, resulting in the breakup of the king s court. James booker was at the very pinnacle of the genre known to some as new orleans piano. Download and print sheet music or learn how to play online. James booker is the kind of musician who impresses even other great musicians. I think this is booker s best studio recording, and it is true that the version of king of the road on this record is by itself worth the price trascendent.
Booker s training included classical instruction until age 12, by which time he had already begun to gain recognition as a blues and gospel organist on radio station wmry every sunday. I was talking about him with a friend who is also an excellent new orleans pianist, and he said theres a tune by booker where he swears booker must have five hands to play it. Booker, james king of the new orleans keyboard amazon. James the king brown an elvis impersonator performed the song for a 2001 audi commercial on german tv. King of the new orleans keyboard junco james booker. James also played the piano parts on some fats domino sessions when fats was on the road. King of the road, a song by james booker on spotify. New orleans piano genius james booker died 30 years ago at 43 but he is. King of the road by tennessee ernie ford was written by roger miller us1 and was first recorded and released by roger miller us1 in 1965. Jack jones, james booker, the fabulous echoes, boney m. In his music, he could be playful king of the road, inventive. He could play it all, including classical, separately, at the same time, or all at the same time.
Behind the keys james booker, the clown prince of new. The song has been covered by many other artists, including george jones, dean martin, val doonican, jack jones, james booker, the fabulous echoes, boney m. I remember seeing roger miller perform this song on some variety show as a wee lad. Roger miller originally recorded king of the road written by roger miller and roger miller released it on the album the return of roger miller in 1965.
Find james booker discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Remixed and expanded, succumbing to kidney failure while awaiting medical attention in the. I want to hold your hand from across the universe soundtrack. Unlimited free james booker music click to play on the sunny side of the street, one for the highway and whatever else you want. Tennessee ernie ford released it on the album my favorite things in 1966. Booker s training included classical instruction until age 12, by which time he had already begun to gain recognition as a blues and gospel organist on radio station.
Attempt to assemble a complete list of james booker records. You might not believe me, but this song was written by a dude named leadbelly. The bucher booker family, 16861990 from klein gartach, wurttemberg, germany to frederick county, virginia to harrison and jefferson counties, kentucky to knox and sullivan counties, indiana to the illinois counties of jasper, macon, moultrie, piatt, and sangamon. But except on his unintentional travesty of king of the road, bookers forthright way with songs like all around the world and lawdy miss clawdy and even. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. So go back to your fats domino records and give the piano a careful listen. James booker king of the new orleans keyboard cd album. In a region glutted with flamboyant musicians, james booker s reputation as both a genius and a flake reached legendary proportions. Classically trained, a road warrior with different artists such as joe. Listen to your favorite songs from classified by james booker now. King of the road is a song written and originally recorded in november 1964 by country.
James carroll booker iii december 17, 1939 november 8, 1983 was a new orleans rhythm and blues pianist, organ player and singer, born in new orleans, louisiana, united states. Junco partner down the road come a junco partner he was loaded, loaded as could be he was knocked out, knocked out loaded right now and he wabble and wabble, all over the. At summerslam, king booker lost to batista by disqualification after queen sharmell interfered on his behalf, but at no mercy, booker defeated batista, lashley and his own stablemate, finlay, in a fatal 4way match. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. James booker was cited as an inspiration by everyone from dr.
Check out king of the road by james booker on amazon music. The lyrics tell of the daytoday life of a vagabond hobo who, despite being poor a man of means by no means, revels in his freedom, describing himself humorously or possibly cynically as the king of the road. King of the road is a 1964 song written and originally recorded by country singer roger miller. Song information for king of the road james booker on allmusic.
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