Name: From Memphis To New Orleans
Brand: Alex Chilton

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BRN258cd

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

032862025822

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Alex Chilton

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Bar/None Records

Alex Chilton (December 28, 1950 - March 17, 2010) was an American songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer. He gained popularity as a teen vocalist for the Box Tops in the 1960s. Although his commercial success declined later on, Chilton remained influential in the indie and alternative music scenes.
Chilton's talent shone through his work with bands like the Box Tops and Big Star. His contributions as a songwriter, guitarist, singer and producer left a lasting impact on pop music.
Despite not achieving the same level of commercial success as he did in his early years, Chilton developed a devoted following within the indie and alternative music communities. His unique style and artistic vision continue to inspire musicians today.

From Memphis to New Orleans are the best of Alex Chilton's recordings from the 1980s after he made a self-imposed exile in New Orleans. Available here on LP and CD.

Some know him as the lead singer of The Boxtops, who had a number one hit in 1967 with “The Letter.” Others know him from the majestic Beatles-esque pop of Big Star, or as the name in a song by The Replacements (“Children by the millions sing of Alex Chilton…”). Others know him as the songwriter of the theme song for "That 70s Show." He was at the height of his cult star fame in the mid 1980s when he made these recordings. It is some of his best work, oddly neglected for some time but delivered here for enthusiasts and neophytes alike.

From Memphis To New Orleans

Music US