Let the Good Times Roll (Louis Jordan song)

1946

Let the Good Times Roll is a song that was first released in 1946 by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five. The song was written by Sam Theard, a native of New Orleans blues singer, and according to copyright registration of Fleecie Moore, Louis Jordan's third wife. But Jordan was probably the author himself, as he often stated his wife's name in order to circumvent restrictions when publishing. The song has been covered to a standard of Rhythm & Blues and was by many musicians. In the Billboard R & B charts, he reached second place.

Cover versions are available among others, BB King, Ray Charles ( this version was in 1960 with the Grammy for Best Rhythm and Blues - excellent song ), The Righteous Brothers, Freddie King, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Delbert McClinton, Ben E. King Alexis Korner 's Blues Incorporated, Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine.

The song title also chose the English jazz writer John Chilton for his biography of Jordan, as well as BB King for his tribute album to Louis Jordan ( Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan ).