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Hall & Oates |
Robert "Barefootin" Parker |
Frankie Ford |
Review and photos by Mary Andrews There was no rest! The last day of Jazz Fest proved to be another day to see legends. I had full intentions of seeing The Black Keys and maybe some Hall and Oates mid afternoon, but both acts started at the same time and were at opposite ends of the fairgrounds. I had seen The Black Keys last December and so, at the last minute, I changed my plan.I'll start with Hall and Oates. The crowd was emotionally enthralled from the time Hall and Oates hit the stage conjuring up memories of hearing so many of their hits in their younger years! They are the best selling duo in rock history and the show was a testimony of their success. They looked good and sounded sensational! They performed hit-after-hit starting with "Out of Touch" and ending with "Private Eyes." They jammed on hits, "She's Gone," "Sara Smile," and "I Can't Go For That" creating a freshness to the songs on this day. Earlier in the day, The New Orleans Classic R & B Recording Revue featured Clarence "Frogman" Henry (I Don't Know Why I Love You," "Ain't Got No Home"), Frankie Ford ("Sea Cruise"), Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, and Robert "Barefootin" Parker. Clarence "Frogman" Henry was the liveliest member of the set giving the crowd his famous froggie voice. Irma Thomas, the queen of New Orleans R & B, graced the stage in style along with her band. She performed a powerful set of her hits including "Its Raining" which she prefaced by saying that "it should be adopted as the city's anthem," I am quick to agree after experiencing the last week in NOLA. |
Irma Thomas |
Clarence "Frogman" Henry |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Hall & Oates |
Irma Thomas |