Fats Domino - Jambalaya (On The Bayou) - November 6, 1961

Recorded November 6, 1961. (w&m: Hank Williams) Fats’ 2nd recording from his 77th session (IM-3219). a-side of Imperial 5796 b/w “I Hear You Knocking“. Released: November 1961. Cosimo Recording Studio, 521-525 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA. Antoine Domino(v,p), Lee Allen, Robert “Buddy“ Hagans(ts), Clarence Ford(bs), Roy Montrell(g), Jimmie Davis(b), Cornelius “Tenoo“ Coleman(d). Producer/Arranger: Dave Bartholomew Engineer: Cosimo Matassa “Jambalaya“ was fats’ last major hit in the national POP-charts. It debuted on December 11, 1961 and peaked at #30 in 1962. It stayed 7 weeks on the charts. His most succesful Hank Williams cover! More Fats?
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