Release date:
May 29, 2026
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Allen Toussaint's critically acclaimed Songbook album is available for the first time on vinyl on this 2-LP edition. Recorded at Joe's Pub in New York City in 2009, the album brings together Toussaint, a piano and his extensive catalog of songs. With the spotlight on his originals, it includes "Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette)," "Holy Cow," "Get Out of My Life, Woman," and more.
Tracklist:
- 1. Introduction (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 2. It's Raining (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 3. Lipstick Traces (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 4. Allen Speaks (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 5. Brickyard Blues (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 6. With You In Mind (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 7. Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 8. Sweet Touch Of Love (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 9. Holy Cow (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 10. Introduction To Get Out Of My Life, Woman (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 11. Get Out Of My Life, Woman (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 12. Freedom For The Stallion (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 13. St. James Infirmary (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 14. Introduction To Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 15. Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 16. Soul Sister (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 17. All These Things (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 18. We Are America / Yes We Can (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 19. The Optimism Blues (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 20. Old Records (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 21. Certain Girl Medley: A Certain Girl / Mother-In-Law / Fortune Teller / Working In The Coal Mine (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 22. It's A New Orleans Thing (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 23. I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 24. There's No Place Like New York (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 25. Southern Nights (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 26. Lover Of Love (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 27. What Do You Want The Girl To Do (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 28. Hi Lee Hi (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 29. I'm Gone (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 30. Singin' The Blues (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 31. Long, Long, Journey (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 32. Chris Kenner Medley: How Far / Packin' Up (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 33. An American Tune (Live At Joe's Pub, New York City / 2009)
- 34. Early Days: Spoken History / Sweet Georgia Brown / Stagger Lee / Junker Blues / Fess's Inventions (Tipitina/Rhumba/Bald Head/Big Chief) / Bald Head (Variations) / Thank You, Lord [Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010]
- 35. Two Tables Away (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 36. I'm Waiting At The Station (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 37. With You In Mind (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 38. Happy Times (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 39. Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky (From Now On) [Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010]
- 40. City Of New Orleans (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 41. River Boat (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 42. The Greatest Love (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 43. Whirlaway (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 44. Java (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
- 45. Freedom For The Stallion (Live In Studio, BiCoastal Music / 2010)
