Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology | 
| Artist: Professor Longhair
Label: Rhino / Wea
List Price: $31.98
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 47332
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 1.1
MPN: 71502
UPC: 081227150228
EAN: 0081227150228
ASIN: B00000334U
Release Date: November 16, 1993
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Condition: Brand new in original shrink wrap
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Bald Head - Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers | | • | Hadacol Bounce - Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers | | • | Tipitina | | • | In The Night - Professor Longhair And His Blues Scholars | | • | Ball The Wall | | • | Who's Been Fooling You | | • | Hey Now Baby | | • | Hey Little Girl - Roland Byrd | | • | Walk Your Blues Away - Professor Longhair And His Blues Scholars | | • | She Walks Right In - Roy 'Baldhead' Byrd | | • | Willie Mae - Roland Byrd | | • | Professor Longhair Blues - Professor Longhair And His Blues Scholars | | • | Baby, Let Me Hold Your Hand | | • | No Buts - No Maybes | | • | Misery | | • | Looka, No Hair | | • | Cuttin' Out | | • | Go To The Mardi Gras | | • | There Is Something On Your Mind | | • | Big Chief - Part 2 | | • | Hey Little Girl (Live) | | • | Hey Now Baby (Live) |
Disc 2
| • | Mardi Gras In New Orleans | | • | Junco Partner | | • | How Long Has That Train Been Gone | | • | Stag-O-Lee | | • | Meet Me Tomorrow Night | | • | (They Call Me) Dr. Professor Longhair | | • | Mess Around | | • | Cry To Me | | • | Whole Lotta Loving | | • | Everyday (I Have The Blues) | | • | Got My Mojo Working | | • | Thank You Pretty Baby | | • | Sick And Tired | | • | Mean Old World | | • | Tipitina (Live) | | • | Big Chief (Live) | | • | Rum And Coca-Cola (Version Two) | | • | Boogie Woogie |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
New Orleans' Henry Roeland Byrd wasn't the most polished of all the great R&B pianists of the '40s and '50s, but even Ray Charles and Otis Spann rarely matched his speed. This superb two-disc set repeats the Professor's signature style--a stomping left-hand bass and a right hand that flies all over the place--on classics such as "Tipitina," "Junco Partner," and "Ball the Wall." It begins in the early '50s, when 'Fess called his band Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers, and ends with an incredible, stretched-out live version of "Big Chief" (with Dr. John) and "Boogie Woogie" (with fellow New Orleans pianists Allen Toussaint and Tuts Washington). --Steve Knopper
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 hey now baby June 30, 2000
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I'd never heard note one of Fess' music when I bought this set. My gut said it would be good, and my gut turned out to be Nostradamus. The fact that this guy ever had trouble making ends meet is a testament to how upside down the music industry can be. I try to be sparing with the stars, and there is no doubt that this set deserves all five. This is pure good time music. The man was a party on the piano. I carried the CD with me everywhere I went for the first week I owned it. In my car, in my room, in other people's cars (I insisted, no one complained), in other people's rooms. Jerry Lee Lewis is nothing but watered down 'Fess. Take yours straight.
By far the most played CD I own February 26, 1999
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
This music is the richest sounding music the human ear has ever had the pleasure of hearing. From the Hadacol Bounce to Cuttin' out to Tipitina to etc. and beyond, every cut is played with that special Rhumba Boogie shuffle with the Proffessor singing at the top of his lungs. Whooaaahhh Lalalala. A whole lotta uh uh for you. This is the joy music was meant to be. And you too will be a Fess Fan! Just ask Fats Domino and John Bonham.
Many nights at Tip's December 23, 2003
14 out of 18 found this review helpful
No air-conditioning then, and after awhile you didn't even care anymore. With the Professor banging out the musical equal of both sugar and whiskey, life at that moment was pretty damn good there at Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas Street.
Yeah, yeah, you had to be there, but since you probably weren't, here's something for you so you can see what all the fuss is about. A little lagniappe for you at the end, too, with the Professor kickin' it way big with some friends.
Meet you tomorrow at the Camelia for breakfast, cher. . .
Rockin' Oldies for the Hardcore Fess' Fan June 15, 2001
A. Chris Olson (Spokane, WA USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
If you're lookin for a good mix of old school Jazz/Blues tunes, you've come to the right place. Fess' has a good list of classics ranging from hard-hitting Jazz to the soft Blues when you're in the mood. If you've ever wanted Fess' hits on one CD, here you are. Tipitina, Big Chief, Stag-O-Lee, it's all here.
 A Legend March 10, 2001
John M Brosnan (Butler, NJ United States)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have listened to this CD dozens of times in the last few months. Its joyous and uplifting yet still reflects some of the pain in the Professor's life. The little book with pictures and a mini biography that are included are worth the price of the 2 CD set. After listening once, you'll want to head to the Big Easy, stop at Tipitina's, and rub Fess' head for good luck. Those of you who have been there know what I'm talking about. The man is a true legend.
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