September 11, 1958 : Four-track session for LaVern Baker in New York City. "I Cried a Tear"/"Dix-A-Billy" is chosen as her next single (Atlantic 2007, November). It will be her biggest pop hit. The great "Voodoo Voodoo" is held in the can until October 1961, when it comes out as the B-side of "Hey Memphis". The fourth track is "I'm Leaving You", which ends up on the LP "See See Rider" (Atlantic LP 8071) in February 1963. Personnel : Al Caiola, Everett Barksdale (guitars) ; Milt Hinton (bass) ; Urbie Green (trombone) ; Leon Cohen (alto sax) ; King Curtis (tenor sax) ; Ernie Hayes (piano) ; Panama Francis (drums) ; Unknown (vibraphone). Arranged by Reggie Obrecht, produced by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler - Via Angie

I Cried a Tear

Dix-A-Billy