Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint Toussaint performing in Hollywood, Florida in February 2007 Background information Born (1938-01-14) 14 January 1938 (age 77) Gert Town, Louisiana, U.S. Origin New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Genres R&B, soul, southern soul, funk, blues, jazz Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger, record producer Instruments Vocals, piano Years active 1958–present Labels RCA Victor, Scepter, Minit, Instant, Reprise, Warner Bros., Nonesuch, Elektra, Rounder Associated acts Merry Clayton Venetta Fields Dr. John The Meters Irma Thomas Joan Harmon Deborah Paul Sharon Neborn John Mayall Etta James Bonnie Raitt Rosemary Butler Elvis Costello Paul McCartney The Band Lee Dorsey LaBelle Allen Toussaint (/ˈtuːsɑːnt/; born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B. Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through versions by other musicians, including "Working in the Coal Mine", "Ride Your Pony", "Fortune Teller", "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)", "Southern Nights," "Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky", "I'll Take a Melody", "Get Out of My Life, Woman", "Lady Marmalade" and "Mother-in-Law".