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4.5
If there was any justice in the music world, My Ding-a-Ling wouldn't be Chuck Berry's only number one Billboard hit in the US, and Ernie K Doe would be mentioned in the same breath as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and other top luminaries- yes, Ernie's music was (and still is) that good. The New Orleans flavor of Ernie's music, occasionally featuring participation by Allen Toussaint, is unique and still amazingly fresh. Sadly, the New Orleans Mother In Law bar is long gone, but I still remember it fondly and this great collection captures nicely Ernie's great spirit and top level artistry, including the incomparable hit "Mother In Law." If you are already an Ernie K Doe fan, you'll love this collection; if you are not familiar with his music, this collection will open up a great catalog of amazing music for you.