This 1961 single features a characteristically gravelly vocal performance from Clarence "Frogman" Henry that plays against the stark rhythm and blues backing. The inclusion of "doom metal" in the genre is anachronistic and likely a metadata error.
- The A-side, "Lonely Street," was a moderate hit, reaching number 11 on the Billboard R&B chart. The B-side, "She Ain't None Of Your Good-Time Dealing," showcased Henry's less-famous, more conventional soul-oriented vocal style. This single was released on the short-lived CTS Digital label.
- The single was released in August 1961, during a period when Henry was experimenting with different sounds following his earlier novelty hits. It was recorded in New Orleans.
- Henry's signature "talking blues" vocalizations are present on the A-side, adding a unique texture to the otherwise straightforward R&B arrangement.
Clarence "Frogman" Henry was an American singer and pianist from New Orleans, best known for his novelty records that featured his distinctive "gator-on-a-hot-tin-roof" singing style. In 1961, he was transitioning from his early novelty hits toward more conventional soul recordings.
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