Willie Harper, like Lee Dorsey benefitted greatly from the songs & productions of Allen Toussaint. This comprehensive collection of this obscure figure in 60's-70's New Orleans R&B is a revelation of how vital Toussaint was to the sound of New Orleans. Born and raised in New Orleans, Harper was a talented singer and songwriter who first caught the attention of Sansu's legendary producer, Allen Toussaint in the mid-1960s. Together, Harper and the Sansu team created some of the most memorable and beloved soul records of the era with their lush arrangements, infectious grooves, and Harper's soaring vocals (included here in Harper's own "Here Comes the Hurt Again" and fresh spins on classics like 'Why You Wanna Do It Devil')...........
