Come On (Earl King song)
"Come On – Part I" | ||||
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Single by Earl King | ||||
B-side | "Come On – Part II" | |||
Released | 1960 | |||
Recorded | October 27, 1960 | |||
Genre | Rhythm and blues | |||
Length | 2:30 | |||
Label | Imperial | |||
Songwriter(s) | Earl King | |||
Producer(s) | Dave Bartholomew | |||
Earl King singles chronology | ||||
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"Come On" (often called "Let the Good Times Roll") is a song written by New Orleans
The song's lyrics are based on "Let the Good Times Roll", the 1946 jump blues hit by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five.[2] However, instrumentally, it is a showcase for guitar playing. Music writer John Perry compares it to Freddie King instrumentals, such as "Hide Away" and "The Stumble".[2] He adds that it is performed in the "guitar-friendly key of E ... specifically designed to cram as many hot licks as possible into a single number".[2]
"Come On" did not appear in
In 1977, King re-recorded an updated version at Knight Studios in Metairie, Louisiana. Titled "Come On (Let the Good Times Roll)", it shows Hendrix's influence and was released by Sonet Records. Several other musicians have recorded renditions of the song, including
The song is included as a full-length performance by Snooks Eaglin with guest George Porter Jr. and house band in the 2005 documentary film Make It Funky!, which presents a history of New Orleans music and its influence on rhythm and blues, rock and roll, funk and jazz.[5][6]
References
- ^ Dahl, Bill. "Earl King – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
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Perry, John (2004). 33⅓ Electric Ladyland. Continuum International Publishing. pp. 86–87. ISBN 0-8264-1571-7.
- ^ The original Reprise Records (US) album used the title "Come On Part I)", while Track Records (UK) used "Come On".
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McDermott, John; ISBN 978-0-87930-938-1.
- ProQuest 1370090.
- OCLC 61207781. 11952.