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Biography

Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. In the 1960s and 1970s, he was a prolific writer, producer and arranger, creating numerous hits for a variety of artists including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, The Showmen, The Meters, Betty Wright, Solomon Burke and Willie West. He produced material for Dr John, LaBelle, Chocolate Milk and Aaron Neville amongst many more.

Top Tracks

1	St. James Infirmary	171
2	Last Train	83
3	Blue Drag	69
4	Egyptian Fantasy	59
5	Soul Sister	57
6	Singin' The Blues	55
7	Just A Closer Walk With Thee	43
8	Whirlaway	41
9	Dear Old Southland	40
10	Bright Mississippi	39
10	West End Blues	39
12	Winin' Boy Blues	38
13	Day Dream	36
13	Southern Nights	36
13	From a Whisper to a Scream	36