Annie Laurie (tentatively identified as Annie L. Page, August 11, 1924 – November 13, 2006) was an American jump blues and rhythm and blues singer. She is most associated with the bandleader and songwriter, Paul Gayten, although she also registered hit singles in her own name. Laurie first recorded in the mid-1940s and her professional career lasted until the early 1960s.
Reportedly Dinah Washington's favourite singer, and an influence on vocal stylists like Billy Wright and Joe Williams, ANNIE LAURIE was one of the outstanding R&B/Jump Blues singers of the immediate post-WWII era.
This compilation presents the very best of her recordings between 1947-62 and is a must-have for collectors as it includes sides which have never previously appeared on CD, notably her very first release, 'St. Louis Blues'.
She recorded prolifically in the late 40s and early 50s, for six different labels, enjoying both R&B and crossover Pop success, before suddenly retiring from singing in 1962, to devote her life to the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Her biggest success - and her signature song - was 'Since I Fell For You', in 1947, following which she also registered with 'Cuttin' Out', 'I'll Never Be Free', 'It Hurts To Be In Love' and 'If You're Lonely'.
She also enjoyed regional success on the Cashbox New Orleans "Hot" Chart with releases like 'Annie's Blues', 'I Ain't Gonna Let You' and 'My Rough And Ready Man'.
St. Louis Blues (With Dallas Bartley)
Since I Fell For You (With Paul Gayten)
I Still Love You (With Paul Gayten)
One Sweet Letter From You (With Paul Gayten)
Annie's Blues (With Paul Gayten)
Cuttin' Out (With Paul Gayten)
My Rough And Ready Man (With Paul Gayten)
I'll Never Be Free (With Paul Gayten)
I Ain't Gonna Let You In (With Paul Gayten)
Get Me Some Money
Lonesome And Blue
I Feel So Right Tonight
Stop Talkin' And Start Walkin'
It's Been A Long, Long Time
In The Mood For You
Rockin' And Rollin' Again
You Promised Love
It Hurts To Be In Love
It Must Be You
Please Honey Don't Go
You're The Only One For Me
Love Is A Funny Thing
Nobody's Going To Hurt You
Someday Someway
Hold On To What You Got
Since I Fell For You (Re-Recording)
If You're Lonely
It's Gonna Come Out In The Wash Someday
Trouble In Mind
Time Out For Tears
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