Bobby Charles

Born: Robert Charles Guidry, February 21, 1938 - Abbeville, Louisiana

Bobby Charles is a terrific Louisiana song writer, arranger, and performer. He is a behind-the-scenes song writer who made a splash with his records. Most notable are "Later, Alligator" and "Take It Easy Greasy," from the 1950s. These songs were Bobby's light-hearted pokes at other novelty songs of the time.

1955

  • (Chess 1609 1955) Later, Alligator / On Bended Knee

1956

  • (Chess 1617 1956) Why Did You Leave / Don't You Know I Love You
  • (Chess 1628 1956) Time Will Tell / Take It Easy, Greasy
  • (Chess 1638 1956) Laura Lee / No Use Knocking

1957

  • (Chess 1647 1957) Why Can't You, Honey / Put Your Arms Around Me/
  • (Chess 1658 1957) You Can Suit Yourself / No More (I Ain't Gonna Love You)
  • (Chess 1670 1957) One Eyed Jack / Yea Yea, Baby

1958

  • (Imperial 5542 1958) Since She's Gone / At The Jamboree
  • (Imperial 5557 1958) Since I Lost You / Oh ! Yeah
  • (Imperial 5559 1958) What Can I Do / The Town Is Talking

1959

  • (Imperial 5642 1959) Bye Bye Baby / Those Eyes
  • (Imperial 5681 1959) What A Party / I Just Want You
  • (Imperial 5591 1959) Four Windows / Nothing Sweet As You

1964

  • (Jewel 728 1964) Everybody's Laughing / Everyone Knows
  • (Jewel 729 1964) I Hope / Goodnight Irene
  • (Jewel 735 1964) Ain't Misbehavin' / Preacher's Daughter
  • (Jewel 740 1964) One More Glass Of Wine / Oh ! Lonesome Me

1972

  • Bobby Charles - (Bearsville BR2104 vinyl LP 1972) "Bobby Charles"
    track: Tennessee Blues
    Written by Bobby Charles; Considered one of his best songs

1976

  • Bobby Charles with Dr. John - (Soundtrack: "The Last Waltz,"1976)
    track: Down South in New Orleans

1998

  • Bobby Charles - (Rice N' Gravy Records: Secrets Of The Heart, CD 1998) I Can't Quit You
  • Bobby Charles - (Rice N' Gravy Records: Secrets Of The Heart, CD 1998)
    Track: I Don't Want to Know
    - the legend continues.

Lyricist

  • Fats domino (Imperial 5660 1960) Before I Grow Too Old
    Written by: Bobby Charles, Antoine Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew)
    One of Bobby Charles' most recognizable songs covered by many other artists

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