This 1945 single captures Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five at the height of their popularity, delivering a rollicking, horn-driven performance of a song that would become a standard. The B-side, "That Ain't Right," offers a more relaxed, bluesy counterpoint.
- "Caldonia" was a major hit for Jordan, reaching number one on the Billboard R&B chart and staying there for an impressive eight weeks.
- The song's infectious energy and Jordan's charismatic vocal delivery made it a staple of his live performances.
- The single was released on the vibrant GREASY label, a testament to the thriving independent music scene of the era.
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five were a seminal American jazz, blues, and rhythm and blues band based in New York City. They were among the most popular and influential jump blues bands of the 1940s and early 1950s.
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