| The Exciting Lloyd Price | ||||
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| Released | March 1959 | |||
| Recorded | Several dates in the 1950s, starting with "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" on March 13, 1952 [1] | |||
| Length | 29:21 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | ABC-Paramount | |||
| Producer | Don Costa | |||
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The Exciting Lloyd Price is the 1959 debut album by American singer Lloyd Price.
Price had recorded several singles going back to 1952 with the hit "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", included on this album. [1]
The success of single "Stagger Lee" led to Price being one of the biggest-selling music acts of 1959. [2]
The editorial staff of AllMusic Guide gave the release three out of five stars [3] and Billboard awarded it four out of five stars, citing several of the tracks as standout, including "Stagger Lee". [4]
Additional musicians
Musicians on "Lawdy Miss Clawdy"
Technical personnel
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