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1994 studio album by Keith Frank
What's His Name?
Studio album by Keith Frank
Released1994
Length54:32
LabelMaison de Soul
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. It was released in 1994. The title track was a minor hit.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Blues Recordings

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

Track listing

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

  • 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

  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.
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