Louisiana Legends; Allen Toussaint

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Series
Louisiana Legends
Episode
Allen Toussaint
Producing Organization
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Contributing Organization
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
AAPB ID
cpb-aacip/17-36h1943m
Public Broadcasting Service Episode NOLA
AUCL 003509
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Description
Episode Description
This episode of the series "Louisiana Legends" from April 15, 1983, features an interview with Allen Touissant conducted by Gus Weill. Toussaint, a native of New Orleans, is an influential piano player, composer, producer and arranger of Rhythm and Blues music, best known for writing "Mother-in-Law," "Java," "Working in the Coalmine," "Southern Nights," and "Lady Marmalade." He discusses: growing up in the Gert Town area of New Orleans; his family's musical background; his first piano; his musical influences; writing and composing music at age 9; his lack of formal training; his first hit record; the inspiration for his songs; his decision to stay in New Orleans; the difference between recording music in a studio and performing in front of an audience; and the process of collaborating with other artists as a producer and composer.
Description
An interview with Allen Toussaint conducted by Gus Weill for Louisiana Legends. Toussaint is an influential Rhythm and Blues musician, writer and producer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He discusses growing up in the Gert Town area of New Orleans; his musical heritage and influences; writing and composing music at age 9; his early dreams of success; his first hit record; the inspiration for his songs; his decision to stay in New Orleans; his discipline and spirituality; his recreational activities; collaborating with other artists; his hopes for the future; and how he wants to be remembered.
Date
1983-04-15
Asset type
Episode
Genres
Interview
Topics
Biography
Subjects
MUSIC; Jazz/Blues; Writing/Composition
Rights
Louisiana Educational Television Authority/Louisiana Public Broadcasting. Restricted Use. For permission or licensing information contact: comments@lpb.org
Media type
Moving Image
Duration
00:00:00
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Credits
Audio: Ward, Randal
Cameraperson: L'Herisson, Sandra
Cameraperson: Parker, Gene
Cameraperson: James, Frank
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Director: Fourrier, Clay
Executive Producer: George, Beth
Graphic Designer: Ruckstuhl, Julie
Graphics: Fourrier, Clay
Interviewee: Toussaint, Allen
Interviewer: Weill, Gus
Lighting Director: Talley, Keith
Musician: DuPaquier, John
Musician: Coren, Gail
Musician: Taylor, Ed
Producer: Fowler, Ken
Producer: Breazeale, Kathryn
Producing Organization: Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Scenic Design: Derr, Michael
Stage Manager: Talley, Keith
Theme Music: DuPaquier, John
Video: Hatfield, Kent
Video: LaBauve, Douglas
AAPB Contributor Holdings
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Identifier: C61 (Louisiana Public Broadcasting Archives)
Format: U-matic
Generation: Master
Duration: 00:28:06
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Identifier: C61.mp4 (Louisiana Public Broadcasting Archives)
Format: video/mp4
Generation: Copy: Access
Duration: 00:00:00
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Identifier: C61.mxf (Louisiana Public Broadcasting Archives)
Format: application/mxf
Generation: Master
Duration: 00:00:00
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Citations
Chicago: “Louisiana Legends; Allen Toussaint,” 1983-04-15, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC, accessed July 22, 2025, http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-17-36h1943m.
MLA: “Louisiana Legends; Allen Toussaint.” 1983-04-15. Louisiana Public Broadcasting, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Web. July 22, 2025. <http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-17-36h1943m>.
APA: Louisiana Legends; Allen Toussaint. Boston, MA: Louisiana Public Broadcasting, American Archive of Public Broadcasting (GBH and the Library of Congress), Boston, MA and Washington, DC. Retrieved from http://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-17-36h1943m