Expected: 5/29/26

Allen Toussaint’s critically acclaimed Songbook album is available for the first time on vinyl on this 2-LP edition. Recorded at Joe’s Pub in New York City in 2009, the album brings together Toussaint, a piano and his extensive catalog of songs. With the spotlight on his originals, it includes “Lipstick Traces (On a Cigarette),” “Holy Cow,” “Get Out of My Life, Woman,” and more.

Tracks:

LP1

1    Introduction [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
2    It’s Raining [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
3    Lipstick Traces [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
4    Allen Speaks [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
5    Brickyard Blues [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
6    With You In Mind [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
7    Who’s Gonna Help Brother Get Further [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
8    Sweet Touch Of Love [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
9    Holy Cow [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
10    Introduction To Get Out Of My Life, Woman [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
11    Get Out Of My Life, Woman [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
12    Freedom For The Stallion [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
13    St. James Infirmary [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
14    Introduction To Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
15    Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]

LP2

1    Soul Sister [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
2    All These Things [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
3    We Are America / Yes We Can [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
4    The Optimism Blues [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
5    Old Records [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
6    Certain Girl Medley: A Certain Girl / Mother-In-Law / Fortune Teller / Working In The Coal Mine [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
7    It’s A New Orleans Thing [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
8    I Could Eat Crawfish Everyday [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
9    There’s No Place Like New York [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]
10    Southern Nights [Live At Joe’s Pub, New York City / 2009]

Label: Rounder