Earl King
About Earl King
Earl King (Earl Silas Johnson IV, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003) (not to be confused with Earl Connelly King (born Earl B. Connelly, Jr. in Philadelphia)) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. A composer of well known standards such as "Come On" (covered by Jimi Hendrix) and Professor Longhair's "Big Chief", he is an important figure in New Orleans R&B music. His father, a local piano player, died when King was still a baby, and he was brought up by his mother.
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Street Parade
Mother's Love
Trick Bag
Mama & Papa
Those Lonely, Lonely Nights
Come On, Pt. 1
Big Chief - Complete Version
Mama And Papa
Let the Good Times Roll
A Mother's Love
You Make Me Feel Good
Medieval Days
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Do the Grind
Always A First Time
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