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Submit Your ReviewThis top-notch collection brings together 25 tracks from King's 1955-1960 tenure with Ace Records in Jackson, Mississippi. Classic '50s New Orleans music doesn't come much finer than this, and Earl's contributions to the genre are plentiful on this disc, starting with his big hit, the original "Those Lonely, Lonely Nights." A real treat is hearing Huey "Piano" Smith soloing with complete abandon on tracks like "Nobody Cares," "Little Girl," "I'll Take You Back Home" and "Baby You Can Get Your Gun." Earl's guitar playing is equally fine and his Guitar Slim-derived style is well to the fore on "My Love Is Strong" and "I'm Packing Up." Although King's discography encompasses many labels and sessions, this is a great place to start absorbing this Crescent City genius. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Earl's Pearls
05/05/1998
All Music Guide Review
Earl's Pearls Track Listing
Credits of Earl's Pearls
- Neil Slaven
- Liner Notes, Compilation, Annotation, Sequencing
- Tony Rounce
- Sleeve Art
- John Burns
- Digital Remastering
- Brian Burrows
- Design
- Bob Fisher
- Photography
- Earl King
- Main Performer
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