Still in Louisiana, the indestructible Fortune Teller was one of Spellman's few hits, a New Orleans mambo written by Allen Toussaint under the name of Naomi Neville. Fortune Teller's life, of course, stretched far beyond Spellman's original version. A staple of early Rolling Stones, it figured on Got live if you want it! (overdubbed with screams to appear as live), as well as in the formative sets of the Who, the Hollies and many more.
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Still in Louisiana, the indestructible Fortune Teller was one of Spellman's few hits, a New Orleans mambo written by Allen Toussaint under the n… read more
Still in Louisiana, the indestructible Fortune Teller was one of Spellman's few hits, a New Orleans mambo written by Allen Toussaint under the name of Naomi Neville. Fortune Teller&… read more
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune Teller", covered by The Rolling Stones among others. "Lipstick Traces" reached #28 on the US Billboard Black singles chart and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100. Spellman variously worked with Allen Toussaint, Earl King ("Trick Bag"), Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The O'Jays.… read more
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussai… read more
Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American rhythm and blues singer, best known for his 1962 hit "Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette)", written by Allen Toussaint and the original version of "Fortune T… read more