Louis Thomas Jordan (July 8, 1908 – February 4, 1975) was an American jazz, blues and jump blues saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader who was popular from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "the King of the Jukebox", he earned his highest profile towards the end of the swing era. Specializing in the alto sax, Jordan played all forms of the saxophone, as well as piano and clarinet. He also was a singer with great comedic flair,... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Louis Jordan first charted in 1943 with That'll Just 'Bout Knock Me Out.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.On US Country the artist achieved 2 number‑ones.On US RnB the artist achieved 21 Top‑10s, 4 of which hit number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Is You Is or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) - #2: Is You Is or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby) - #3: Ration Blues - #4: You Can't Get That No More - #5: Saturday Night Fish Fry (Pts. 1 & 2)
#3 Ration Blues
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#1 Is You Is or Is You Ain't (Ma' Baby)
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#4 You Can't Get That No More
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Early in the Mornin'
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I Know What You're Puttin' Down
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I Like 'Em Fat Like That
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Look Out
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Barnyard Boogie
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Don't Burn the Candle at Both Ends
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Pettin' and Pokin'
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Reet, Petite and Gone
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We Can't Agree
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Run Joe
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Every Man to His Own Profession
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Roamin' Blues
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#5 Saturday Night Fish Fry (Pts. 1 & 2)
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Blue Light Boogie (Pts. 1 & 2)
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Lemonade
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Weak Minded Blues
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