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What's His Name?

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What's His Name?
Studio album by
Released1994
Length54:32
LabelMaison de Soul[1]
Keith Frank chronology
What's His Name?
(1994)
Movin' on Up!
(1995)

What's His Name? is the debut album by Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band.[2] It was released in 1994.[3] The title track was a minor hit.[4]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[5]
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings[6]

The Washington Post wrote that Frank "emphasizes the kind of hypnotic two-step stomps popularized by Beau Jocque and Boozoo Chavis."[7]

Track listing

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All songs written by Keith Frank except when noted.

  1. "What's His Name?" – 3:15
  2. "Silly Puddin" – 3:30
  3. "Motor Dude Special" – 5:13 (Boozoo Chavis)
  4. "Feels So Bad" – 5:41 (Little Milton)
  5. "One Shot" – 3:58
  6. "Dr. Jim" – 2:29
  7. "Get on Boy" – 4:32
  8. "Rainbow" – 5:41 (Curtis Mayfield)
  9. "Mr. Frank" – 2:43
  10. "On the Rise" – 3:09
  11. "Sweet Pea" – 3:50
  12. "Murdock (Zydeco Heehaw)" – 3:37 (Boozoo Chavis)
  13. "Everybody Get Up!" – 4:08
  14. "At the Trail Ride" – 2:54

Credits

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  • Keith Frank – accordion, vocals
  • Jennifer Frank – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Brad Paul Frank – drums
  • George Attale – guitar
  • Nathaniel Fontenot - guitar
  • James "Chocolate" Ned – vest frottoir (rub board)

References

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  1. ^ Bessman, Jim (Jan 20, 1996). "Maison de Soul artist Frank 'Movin' Up' to zydeco fame". Billboard. 108 (3): 9.
  2. ^ Keith Frank Biography, Songs, & Albums | AllMusic
  3. ^ Cross, Dominick (January 23, 1995). "Zydeco master crowned". The Advocate. Baton Rouge. p. 4B.
  4. ^ Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music: Categories, Stereotypes ... - Sara Le Menestrel - Google Books
  5. ^ "What's His Name? Keith Frank". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  6. ^ Russell, Tony; Smith, Chris (2006). The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings. Penguin. p. 202. ISBN 978-0-140-51384-4.
  7. ^ Himes, Geoffrey (26 Feb 1995). "Keith Frank: 'What's His Name'". The Washington Post. p. G13.