Mother-in-Law (song)
| "Mother-in-Law" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Ernie K-Doe | |
| B-side | Wanted, $10,000.00 Reward |
| Released | 1961 |
| Format | 7" single |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 2:25 |
| Label | Minit |
| Writer(s) | Allen Toussaint |
| Producer(s) | Allen Toussaint |
"Mother-in-Law" is a 1961 song recorded by Ernie K-Doe. It song was a number-one hit in the U.S. on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts.[1] The song was written and produced by Allen Toussaint who also played the piano solo. It was issued by Minit Records. After several unsuccessful takes, Allen Toussaint balled the composition up and threw it away as he was leaving the room. One of the backup singers, Willie Hopper, thought that it was such a good song that he convinced Ernie K-Doe to calm down and give it one more try.[2]
Other versions
- The Newbeats released a version of the song on their 1965 album, Big Beat Sounds by The Newbeats.[3]
See also
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 1961 (U.S.)
- List of number-one R&B singles of 1961 (U.S.)
References
- ↑ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 316.
- ↑ The Rise, Fall and Redemption of New Orleans 'R&B Emperor'
- ↑ The Newbeats, Big Beat Sounds by The Newbeats Retrieved April 28, 2015
| Preceded by "Runaway" by Del Shannon |
Billboard Hot 100 number one single May 22, 1961 (one week) |
Succeeded by "Travelin' Man" by Ricky Nelson |