JAMBALAYA  (On The Bayou) 

Music and Lyrics by Hank Williams

This Hank Williams classic, introduced in 1952, peaked at #1 on the country chart by Williams himself, and at #3 on the pop chart, by Jo Stafford.  The rhythm track to our version was recorded in 1972, and put aside.  In the coming months, our schedule became ever tighter and, as I did not have enough time to listen to and/or write as many new songs as I would have liked, we completed this track in early 1973, for inclusion in our upcoming Now & Then album.  This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as A&M’s affiliates in Japan, England and Holland culled it as a single and it performed extremely well.  In Holland, a bit to our surprise, it became our biggest hit ever. 

Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. / Hiriam Music administered by Rightsong Music, Inc. (BMI)

Produced and Arranged by Richard Carpenter

Lead Vocal: Karen Carpenter

Backing Vocals: Karen and Richard Carpenter

Keyboards: Richard Carpenter

Bass: Joe Osborn

Drums: Hal Blaine

Flute: Bob Messenger

Guitar: Tony Peluso

Pedal Steel Guitar: Buddy Emmons

Engineer: Ray Gerhardt

From the album Now & Then (1973 )

Remixed in 1991 by Richard Carpenter and Roger Young

Engineer: Roger Young

Last Updated June 4, 2008

May 2004  © Richard Carpenter

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