Released September 1974 Producer Steve Smith Artist Robert Palmer | Length 35:24 Release date September 1974 Genre Rock music | |
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Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley is the debut solo album by Robert Palmer, released in 1974. It was his first effort after three album releases co-fronting the band Vinegar Joe.
Contents
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- Robert palmer sailin shoes hey julia sneakin sally through the alley
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Songs
- References
Palmer is backed by The Meters and Lowell George of Little Feat. Multiple reviewers have commented that Palmer sang confidently on this album, despite being backed by more accomplished musicians such as Lowell George, Art Neville and New Orleans singer-songwriter Allen Toussaint.
Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana, New York, and Compass Point Studios in Nassau, the album was released on compact disc in 1987 by Wea manufacturing.
The album peaked at No. 107 in the US according to the Billboard 200 chart.
The title track had previously been recorded by Lee Dorsey.
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Track listing
All songs by Robert Palmer except where noted.
- "Sailing Shoes" (Lowell George) – 2:44
- "Hey Julia" – 2:24
- "Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley" (Allen Toussaint) – 4:21
- "Get Outside" – 4:32
- "Blackmail" (Robert Palmer, Lowell George) – 2:32
- "How Much Fun" – 3:02
- "From a Whisper to a Scream" (Allen Toussaint) – 3:32
- "Through It All There's You" – 12:17
Personnel
Tracks 1, 6, & 7 – The Meters
Track 3 – The Meters, Simon Phillips and Lowell George
Tracks 2, 4, 5, & 8 is the New York rhythm section
Songs
1Sailin' Shoes2:43
2Hey Julia2:25
3Sneakin’ Sally Thru the Alley4:26