This is a new, unplayed promo copy from the
Louise Neal 45 Collection, in its original Atco Records factory sleeve. This seriously Funky rendition of U.S. Bonds' "New Orleans" actually "Bubbled Under" the Bilozoard Hot 100 Singles chart in 1967. I suspect a lot of Black stations, including the one Louise Neal worked for, didn't give the tune a listen... why would they? Steve Alaimo wasn't known as an RnB or Soul artist. Still, they missed out on what would surely have been a hit with this one. It's backed by what many think is an even better recording  again, a Funky Soul rendering of an older RnB classic. "Ooh Poo" in Alaimo's version bears very little resemblance to the original, other than the name... but what a great groove! I liked the A side so much I made an mp3 "snippet" for you to hear. I've never been an avid Alaimo collector, but he has certainly had his share of wonderful 45s... and this is one you will definitely want to check out. His backing band, especially the bass player, is on fire! By the way, none of his Atco singles made their way onto an album. Note: The labels grade Near Mint, reflecting very light storage wear. The vinyl looks untouched, and the audio is pristine Mint... both sides!
