Oliver Morgan

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Oliver Morgan, a 9th Ward New Orleans character and R&B performer for many years died in 2007 at age 74. Although a local recording act, and figure in regional clubs & festivals for over 40 years, his only full album release, didn't occur until the late 1990's when Allen Toussaint recorded a collection of Morgan doing faves by Lee Dorsey, Joe Tex, and of course songs written by Toussaint himself. He started his recording career in 1961, actually billed as "Nookie Boy", a nickname his auntie had tagged him with as a boy. After his days on the chitlin circuit opening for Wilson Pickett, Don Covay and Jerry Butler, he was a longtime janitor at NOLA's City Hall, married just shy of 50 years, and who counted some 19 grandchildren amongst his brood. He was known for dancing with an umbrella on stage, his corny catch phrases delivered in a sand papered drawl, whose jubilant presence always seemed ready to lead a second line parade. Never a huge draw, Morgan was usually added to bills in his 60's heyday, spicing up the wait time to see headlining acts like Otis Redding, Fats Domino & Lee Dorsey. In 1969, Oliver Morgan released the single 'I Love Rhythm & Blues' . Back in the day, Morgan was known for carrying an umbrella and leading folks on parades outside the venues, and down blocks. Local Rick Coleman recounted a tale told by Morgan in his mid 90's NYNO album liner notes: " Once at the Masque Lounge ," smiles Oliver mischievously, " i used to bring all the people down along t

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Saturday Night Fish Fry: New Orleans Funk and Soul

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Saturday Night Fish Fry

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Dj Andy Smith & Dean Rutland Present New Orleans Funk Experience

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New Orleans Party Classics

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In The Pocket With Eddie Bo

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9th Ward Blues Party!

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New Orleans Funk Experience

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Best of Bo

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The Instant & Minit Story CD 2

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Funky16Corners Radio - Funky Nawlins Pt1

Saturday Night Fish Fry - New Orleans Funk and Soul

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Soul Jazz Records Presents - Saturday Night Fish Fry

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