1944-1945

Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

1944-1945

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Pinetop's Boogie Woogie 2:26 2. How Long Must I Wait for You 2:39 3. Paper Boy 2:59 4. It's Full or It Ain't No Good 2:20 5. Somebody Done Changed the Lock on the Door 3:16 6. Sweatin' on a Swing Street 2:13 7. G. I. Jive 3:02 8. The Green Grass Grows All Around 3:19 9. Let Your Hair Down, Baby 3:12 10. Saxa-Woogie 2:29 11. I Can't See for Lookin' 3:00 12. Re-Bop 2:00 13. Deacon Jones 2:42 14. Five Guys Named Moe 2:30 15. Baby, You're Just Too Darned Good to Be True 2:47 16. Honey Child 2:09 17. Seventh Avenue 2:36 18. When I Grow Too Old to Dream 2:50 19. Is You or Is You Ain't (Ma'baby) 2:30 20. Junior 2:29 21. Tillie 2:30 22. I Like 'Em Fat Like That 2:39 23. If You Can't Smile and Say Yes (Please Don't Cry and Say No) 2:02 24. A Chicken Ain't Nothin but a Bird 2:44
Historical Archive
The album '1944-1945' by Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five showcases the vibrant sound of rhythm and blues that characterized the late 1940s. With lively horns, infectious rhythms, and Jordan's charismatic vocals, the album is a testament to his influence on the development of rock and roll and popular music. It features a mix of original compositions and covers, blending jazz, blues, and swing elements that appeal to a wide audience. Jordan's work during this period laid the groundwork for future generations of musicians, making him a pivotal figure in the evolution of American music.