Ernie K-Doe
"Absolutely The Best"
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June 30 - 06, 2024
Year of Release: 2001
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Mother-In-Law
Make You Love Me
There's A Will
There's A Way
T'Ain't It The Truth
Hello My Lover
Wanted $10,000 Reward
Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta
Real Man
A Certain Girl
I Cried My Last Tear
Hurry Up And Know It
Rub Dub Dub
Waiting At The Station
Heebie Jeebies
She's Waiting
Popeye Joe
Get Out Of My House
I'm The Boss
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There have been many groups and artists that were known for just one song, aka "the One Hit Wonder," but... you often
wondered what other songs these groups and artists may have had. Ernie K-Doe is known for his #1 hit,
"Mother-In-Law," which hit #1 in 1961. Obviously, a search of him and his music was more than that one hit he was
famous for. Absolutely The Best covers his music, from 1959 to 1962. His last known year of his music would be 1967.
He was most popular in New Orleans, where R&B and Jazz were well-known. In the 1980s, he had his own radio shows in New
Orleans, and he would perform in the 1990s and occasionally recording. He was also an accomplished drummer. His real
name was Ernest Kador Jr., and took his stage name as Ernie K-Doe. He passed away at the age of 68 in 2001, of kidney
failure, due to his years of alcoholism.
His most popular hit, "Mother-In-Law"Absolutely THe Best compilation, as it was #1, and
was also covered by Herman's Hermits. The New Orleans Jazz defines "Make You Love Me," where it's more R&B and
Blues on "There's A Will There's A Way." "T'Ain't It The Truth" is a groovin' R&B track, likewise "Hello My
Lover." Is it R&B, or Rock n Roll? Both! "Wanted $10,000 Reward" is a jumpin' Rock n Roll record.
"Te-Ta-Te-Ta-Ta" was listed as one of Ernie's other "hits" - and it has a somewhat Sam Cooke feel. R&B and Rock
n Roll gets the next track, "Real Man." "A Certain Girl" was also listed as another "hit," and it is easily
recognized by those fans who have heard this song before, especially by Warren Zevon. "I Cried My Last Tear" was
also another "hit" - and it's classic R&B. "Hurry Up And Know It" is Rock n Roll, as in early Little Richard.
(Not as wild as Little Richard was; it's basic 1950s/early 1960s Rock n Roll.) "Rub Dub Dub" is 1950s Doo Wop.
The R&B/Blues at its finest is heard on "Waiting At The Station." Oooh, that Rock n Roll - "Heebie Jeebies,"
and "She's Waiting." "Popeye Joe" was another "hit," and it's as groovin' as his previous hit, "A Certain
Girl." "Get Out Of My House" has the same musical style as "Mother-In-Law." Bluesey (as in "A Certain
Girl") has the compilation's last track, "I'm The Boss."
It's New Orleans Jazz throughout, the start of 1950s Rock n Roll, R&B and Blues - Ernie K-Doe's compilation
Absolutely The Best defines the best sounds in those genres mentioned. He may have been best known for
"Mother-In-Law," yet his other "hits" could easily have been popular. Ernie K-Doe's music will easily be enjoyed
by those who enjoy the early Rock n Roll years. Expect much more great music, other than the familiar
"Mother-In-Law."
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