American Tunes is a new studio album by legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint. Toussaint had just completed the record when he passed away in November of last year during a European tour. The album comprises solo performances of Professor Longhair tunes and band arrangements of songs by Toussaint, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Paul Simon, and others. This vinyl edition includes three bonus tracks.
Tracklist:
1. Delores' Boyfriend
2. Viper's Drag
3. Confessin' (That I Love You)
4. Mardi Gras In New Orleans
5. Lotus Blossom
6. Waltz For Debby
7. Big Chief
8. Rocks In My Bed
9. Danza, Op. 33
10. Hey Little Girl
11. Rosetta
12. Come Sunday
13. Southern Nights
14. American Tune
15. Her Mind Is Gone
16. Moon River
17. Bald Head