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Louis Jordan and the Tympany Five was a BIG time R&B, jazz and dance band, put together by Jordan in 1938. They had a smokin’ rhythm and horn section. This one was done in 1946. It spent 18 weeks on top of the R&B charts, and peaked at number seven on the national chart. The band AND this song were a big hit with everyone. The tune is a jump blues, that was written by country songwriters Denver Darling, who was known as a “hillbilly” songwriter and guitarist, and Vaughn Horton, who wrote a hit called “Mockin’ Bird Hill”, and Milt Gabler, who ran Decca Records, and was Louis Jordan’s record producer. Even though the song came out in the 40’s, (a decade before rock and roll happened) it’s a predecessor. And, because of all those wonderful influences of Country, Jazz and R&B, in it, the record could be on the list for being one of the first rock and roll songs.

Tim Armstrong- Guitar, Vocals
Dave Brophy-Drums
Joe McMahon- Bass
Rusty Scott-Piano
Mike Mele- Elec Guitar
John Aruda-Sax
Scott Aruda-Trumpet
Jeff Gallindo- Trombone
John Morrical- BG Vocal
Kevin Bivona- BG Vocal