17 Ernie K-Doe - Too Drunk To Drink

Ernie K-Doe (Ernest Kador)
*17. Too Drunk To Drink 2:56
* previously unissued

Ernie K-Doe, vocals. Chicago, November 30, 1953

ERNEST KADOR a.k.a. ERNIE K-DOE
Easily the most recognizable name on this collection is New Orleans’ Ernest Kador, a.k.a. Ernie K-Doe, who would top the charts with "Mother-In-Law" in 1961. However, long before that occasion, K-Doe paid his dues. After
winning several New Orleans shows as an adolescent for singing and dancing, at the age of 17 K-Doe moved to Chicago briefly to join his mother who had moved north in search of employment. During his stay in the Windy City, he met the Four Blazes at the Crown Propeller. Through the group, K-Doe was introduced to the legendary Dave Clark who was working as an A&R man for United Records (the label the Four Blazes recorded for). Four songs were recorded on November 30, 1953, under Clark’s direction, but none were issued. K-Doe is still very much active today and runs a popular club in New Orleans.