What's His Name?
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| What's His Name? | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Length | 54:32 | |||
| Label | Maison de Soul[1] | |||
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What's His Name? is the debut album by Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band.[2] It was released in 1994.[3] The title track was a minor hit.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [5] |
| The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings | [6] |
The Washington Post wrote that Frank "emphasizes the kind of hypnotic two-step stomps popularized by Beau Jocque and Boozoo Chavis."[7]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Keith Frank except when noted.
- "What's His Name?" – 3:15
- "Silly Puddin" – 3:30
- "Motor Dude Special" – 5:13 (Boozoo Chavis)
- "Feels So Bad" – 5:41 (Little Milton)
- "One Shot" – 3:58
- "Dr. Jim" – 2:29
- "Get on Boy" – 4:32
- "Rainbow" – 5:41 (Curtis Mayfield)
- "Mr. Frank" – 2:43
- "On the Rise" – 3:09
- "Sweet Pea" – 3:50
- "Murdock (Zydeco Heehaw)" – 3:37 (Boozoo Chavis)
- "Everybody Get Up!" – 4:08
- "At the Trail Ride" – 2:54
Credits
[edit]- Keith Frank – accordion, vocals
- Jennifer Frank – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Brad Paul Frank – drums
- George Attale – guitar
- Nathaniel Fontenot - guitar
- James "Chocolate" Ned – vest frottoir (rub board)
References
[edit]- ^ Bessman, Jim (Jan 20, 1996). "Maison de Soul artist Frank 'Movin' Up' to zydeco fame". Billboard. 108 (3): 9.
- ^ Keith Frank Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic
- ^ Cross, Dominick (January 23, 1995). "Zydeco master crowned". The Advocate. Baton Rouge. p. 4B.
- ^ Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music: Categories, Stereotypes ... - Sara Le Menestrel - Google Books
- ^ "What's His Name? Keith Frank". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
- ^ Himes, Geoffrey (26 Feb 1995). "Keith Frank: 'What's His Name'". The Washington Post. p. G13.