Earl Palmer
15th Jul 10
Allyse Buchanana looked at the life and music of legendary New Orleans session drummer, Earl Palmer. From providing the back beat for Fats Domino and recording Tutti Frutti with Little Richard to his role in Phil Spector's Wall of Sound and work with Tom Waits - Palmer is considered the most recorded drummer in rock history.His career spanned six decades and mutiple genres including rock and jazz.
I’m Walkin – Fats Domnino
Tutti Frutti – Little Richard
A Night in Tunisia -Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers
Tipitina – Professor Longhair
Who Drank My Beer While I Was In The Rear – Dave Bartholomew Band
A Change is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke
I Can’t Stop Loving You – Ray Charles
Bank Robbery – Hot Spot Soundtrack
Binga Banga Bongo/Perculator - Terry Snyder & Earl Palmer
In the Mood - Ernie Filds Orchestra
I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water - Lou Rawls
Whistlin’ Past The Graveyard – Tom Waits
New York Buzz - Crescent - City Gold
Human Abstract - David Axelrod