single · August 1, 1957
Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu
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rhythm and bluesrockblues
This 1957 single captures Huey "Piano" Smith's signature rocking R&B style on the A-side, with a more traditional blues tune on the flip. The single was his first release on the short-lived PnR label.
- The A-side, "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu," features Smith's distinctive piano playing and a driving rhythm section. The B-side, "You Know That Ain't Right," is a slower, more blues-inflected track showcasing Smith's vocal abilities. The single was released on August 1, 1957, on the PnR label, which had a very limited run.
- The single was one of several releases by Smith in 1957, a prolific year for the artist. It did not chart on the Billboard Top 100, typical for many New Orleans R&B singles of the era.
- The A-side would later be covered by numerous artists, including Freddy King and Dr. John, becoming a rock and roll standard. Its success on other labels overshadowed this original PnR release.
Huey "Piano" Smith was a New Orleans R&B pianist and singer known for his energetic performances and novelty songs. In August 1957, he was an established artist on the New Orleans scene with several singles already released on local labels.
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