Louis (Blues Boy) Jones facts for kids
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Louis (Blues Boy) Jones
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Publicity photo of Louis Prince Jones, Jr.
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| Birth name | Louis Prince Jones, Jr. |
| Also known as | Louis Prince |
| Born | April 28, 1931 Galveston, Texas, United States |
| Died | June 27, 1984 (aged 53) |
| Genres | R&B, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocalist, piano |
| Years active | 1956–1970s |
| Labels | Peacock, Decca, Enjoy, Sabra |
| Associated acts | The Bobby Scott Orchestra |
Louis Prince Jones, Jr. (born April 28, 1931 – died June 27, 1984) was an American singer and songwriter. People knew him as Louis Jones or Louis (Blues Boy) Jones. He sang R&B and soul music. He made many recordings in the 1950s and 1960s.
Early Life and Music
Louis was born in Galveston, Texas. He started singing in church with his mom. He also learned to play the piano and drums. After high school, he served in the US Army as a medic. He also worked at the docks and shipyards.
In the early 1950s, Louis moved to Houston. There, he started singing backup for other artists. He worked with a music producer named Don Robey. Robey helped him record songs at Peacock Records.
First Recordings
Louis made his first song, "Rock and Roll Bells," in 1956. Billboard magazine said it was a very interesting R&B song. The song had cool bell sounds. It made the singer sound like he was going crazy.
This song was special. It was one of the first 26 records Elvis Presley ever owned. Louis also sang backup for many other artists. He worked with famous singers like Bobby "Blue" Bland and "Big Mama" Thornton.
Touring and Later Songs
Louis performed and toured with the Bobby Scott Orchestra. He also sang backup for Maxine Brown. They played shows in New York City and Bermuda. He kept recording new music in the 1960s.
In 1963, he recorded "The Birds Is Coming" for Decca Records. This song used a famous movie slogan. He also recorded a version of Ray Charles' song "I Believe to My Soul". This was for the Enjoy Records label.
Later, Louis went back to Texas. He recorded his own songs there. These included "Come on Home" and "I'll Be Your Fool." They were released on the Sabra label.
Louis Jones passed away in 1984 when he was 53. He had a stroke the year before. He is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston. After he died, more people learned about his music. Many of his songs can now be found online.
Discography
- "Rock and Roll Bells" / "All Over, Goodbye" (Peacock 1663)
- "The Birds Is Coming" / "That's Cuz I Love You" (Decca 31500)
- "I Believe to My Soul" / "Hurry Baby" (Enjoy 2009)
- "I'll Be Your Fool" / "Someway, Somewhere" (Sabra 519)
- "Come On Home" / "I Cried" (Sabra 524)
