James Sugar Boy Crawford
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Born on October 12, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, James âSugar Boyâ Crawford, Jr. was an R&B singer, songwriter, and pianist. He was best known for writing the 1954 song âJock-A-Moâ, which was later re-recorded and retitled âIko Ikoâ and became a hit for the Dixie Cups, the Belle Stars, Dr. John, and many others. Originally a member of a high school band called Chapaka Shawee, they were signed to Chess Records and the labelâs president Leonard Chess changed the groupâs name to Sugar Boy and his Cane Cutters. The groupâs 1954 single âJock-A-Moâ became a New Orleans standard, either in its original form or as âIko Ikoâ. After several singles under the band name, he began to release singles under the name James âSugar Boyâ Crawford including âI Bowed on My Kneesâ (1954), âSheâs Gotta Wobble (When She Walks)â (1956), âI Need Your Loveâ (1958), and âHave a Little Mercyâ (1961). His music career was derailed in 1963 when he was on the receiving end of a severe beating from state troopers, which led to his leaving the music business for several years to recuperate. He returned to singing in 1969 but limited his performances to only churches. Chess Records released the compilation album Sugarboy Crawford, which contained the best of his singles from the 1950s. James âSugar Boyâ Crawford made a few live appearances with his grandson Davell Crawford in 1996 and 2008. He filmed an appearance for the HBO television series Treme in 2012, but he died on September 15, 2012, one month before the episode aired.
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- She's Gotta Wobble (When She Walks)
- I Need Your Love
- Feeling Sad
- No One But You Dear
- No One To Love Me
- I Don't Need You
- She's The One
- It's Over
- You Gave Me Love
- Morning Star
- Watch Her, Whip Her
- You Made Me Love You
- The Facts
- Early Sunday Morning
- I Have A Feeling
- She Gotta Wobble (When She Walks) (Imperial 5424)
- You Call Everybody Sweetheart
