Lee Dorsey - Ya Ya / Give Me You

Year Released: 1961 (Single release)
Genre: R&B, New Orleans R&B, Pop.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: This single features two early, iconic tracks by the distinctive New Orleans R&B singer Lee Dorsey (1924-1986), whose career spanned several decades and saw him become a master of the quirky, dance-oriented New Orleans sound.
"Ya Ya": This is Dorsey's first major hit, a playful and incredibly catchy R&B song. It's built around a simple, infectious piano riff, a light, shuffling beat, and Dorsey's unique, almost childlike vocal delivery, featuring the memorable "ya ya" chant. The song's simplicity and undeniable groove made it a national hit and a blueprint for his later successes. It perfectly encapsulates the laid-back yet irresistibly danceable sound of New Orleans rhythm & blues.
"Give Me You": Often the B-side, "Give Me You" usually offers a similar upbeat R&B feel, though perhaps less iconic than "Ya Ya." It further showcases Dorsey's relaxed vocal style and the characteristic New Orleans instrumentation. Both tracks were produced by Allen Toussaint, the legendary New Orleans musician and producer, whose arrangements and songwriting were instrumental in shaping Dorsey's sound and many other artists from the city. "Ya Ya" remains a beloved classic, emblematic of the playful and rhythmic side of early 1960s R&B