Colescott & His Red Hots In New York, by Colescott & His Red Hots

Colescott & His Red Hots In New York

by Colescott & His Red Hots

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1.	My Brother's Got A Thing For Redheads 02:56	lyrics	buy track
Oh my brother’s got a thing for redheads His track record’s strong–I declare That thing just makes him sing for those redheads And that special warm colored hair He might try to connect and bond With a brunette or blonde but I’m afraid that wouldn’t do For when he admits his preference And provides lists of reference They all run away–wouldn’t you? Cause my brother’s got a thing for redheads That’s impossible to deny Oh that thing makes him sing for those redheads And that special love magic they supply For when he goes to date a ginger He’ll try to stay and linger Focused on romantic goals But if she won’t be his, instead He’ll end up seeing red Never knowing if they have souls So if you have red hair too Well he might have a thing for you So if you have red hair too He might have a thing for And even spring for A little fling for He might have a thing for you
2.	Your Best Friend (feat. Catherine Russell) 03:07	lyrics	buy track
When you feel alone You’re never really on your own When you’re walking with your best friend Troubles pass you by And I know the reason why ‘Cause you’re talking with your best friend Sometimes life will bring ya bad news That you just can’t understand But there won’t be as much to lose When you’ve got a friend to lend a helping hand Whatever comes your way It will always be a sunny day When you’re walking with your best friend Sometimes life will give you bad news That you just can’t understand But you won’t have quite as much to lose When you’ve got a friend to lend a helping hand Whatever comes your way It will always be a sunny day When you’re walking with your best friend When you’re walking with your best friend
3.	Peanut Butter Baby 02:28	lyrics	buy track
Of all the butters that I like best Well peanut is the nuttiest I also love my lady fine ‘Cause she almost makes me lose my mind Just like my favorite snack delight She’s smooth and creamy and treats me right There’s one lady I’m thinking of It’s my peanut butter baby that I love Just like peanut butter roasted lightly She’s the gal I like to see nightly Like the food of which I sing Well she goes well with everything She’s so special now don’t you see ‘Cause peanuts don’t just grow on trees There’s one lady I’m thinking of It’s my peanut butter baby that I love Now you may think I’ve a need to glut When I start talkin’ ‘bout my peanut Butter favorite nut of all is me! Cashew butter, almond butter, hazelnuts a-roasted Walnut butter, cocoa butter, chestnuts a-toasted Never mind those nuts, just give ‘em up, AND MAKE ME SOME PEANUT BUTTER BY THE CUP! She’s so special now don’t you see ‘Cause peanuts don’t just grow on trees There’s one lady I’m thinking of It’s my peanut butter baby that I love Now you may think I’ve a need to glut When I start talkin’ ‘bout my peanut… (Don’t even get me started on jelly) But her favorite nut of all I said her favorite nut of all Her favorite nut of all is me
4.	Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You (feat. Catherine Russell) 02:31	lyrics	buy track
Love makes me treat you the way that I do Gee baby, ain’t I good to you Nothing in this world too good for girls so good and true Gee baby, ain’t I good to you I bought you a fur coat for Christmas, a diamond ring A big Cadillac car and everything Love makes me treat you the way I do Gee baby, ain’t I good to you Love makes me treat you the way that I do Gee baby, ain’t I good to you Nothing’s too good for a man so true Gee baby, ain’t I good to you I bought you a brand new suit for Christmas, and a diamond ring A brand new Cadillac car and everything Love makes me treat you the way that I do Gee baby, ain’t I good to you Love makes me treat you the way that I do Oh gee baby, ain’t I good to you You know that nothing’s too good for a man like you Oh gee baby, ain’t I good to you I bought you a fur coat for Christmas, a diamond ring A Cadillac car and just about everything Love makes me treat you the way I do Gee baby, ain’t I good to you
5.	St. Louis Blues 02:34	info	buy track

about

This EP is dedicated to the musical legacy of Colescott's grandfather Robert Colescott, and his great-grandfather Warrington Colescott Sr.

Robert Colescott was the drummer and bandleader of the original Red Hots in the 1940s, before he became a successful painter and visual artist. His father Warrington was a jazz violinist in New Orleans in the early 1920s who played with a teenage Louis Armstrong between 1916-1919.

This record honors their musical influences, and was produced on entirely acoustic pre-1926 recording equipment, from before the invention of electric recording and preamps.

We hope you enjoy moving to these original dance songs and arrangements with the spirit of 1920s New Orleans & New York!

credits

released February 20, 2024

1. My Brother’s Got A Thing For Redheads
2. Your Best Friend (feat. Catherine Russell)
3. Peanut Butter Baby
4. Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You (feat. Catherine Russell)
5. St. Louis Blues

Featuring:
Colescott Rubin – upright bass, vocals, compositions
Catherine Russell – special guest vocalist(tracks 2 & 4)
AJ Rubin – trumpet, sound effects
Tivon Pennicott – tenor sax (tracks 2 to 5)
Stephan Tenney – trombone
Anastassiya Petrova – piano
Colin Hancock – drums, percussion

* tracks 1, 2, and 3 are all original Colescott Rubin compositions(music & lyrics)
All arrangements by Colescott Rubin

EP total length 13:39

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Presented by the Rubin Brothers

Recorded March 28th, 2022 at Semper Phonograph Company
on 100% pre-1926 recording equipment
(located in Brooklyn, NY at time of recording)

Recording & Mixing Engineer: Colin Hancock
Mastered by Alex Hall at Reliable Recorders, Chicago
Album Concept & Music Direction: Colescott Rubin

Produced by Colescott Rubin & AJ Rubin
Album art by Colescott Rubin & Jamie Bockemehl

Thank you to the incredible generosity of all those involved in making this record happen, especially: Catherine Russell, Colin Hancock, Dennett Colescott, and all our dedicated fans who have attended shows & supported this project directly. We love you!

For the artistic and musical inspiration of this project, thank you to Warrington Colescott Sr., Louis Armstrong, & the original 1940s Red Hots bandleader: Robert Colescott.

Additional special thanks to my ALL my brothers, ALL my best friends, and my peanut butter baby.

All original songs Copyright 2024 Colescott Rubin Music
Sound recording Copyright 2024 Colescott Rubin

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about

Colescott Rubin Boston, Massachusetts

Colescott Rubin is a bassist/tubist/vocalist, vaudeville/circus entertainer, songwriter, & educator. He has toured across Europe & South America & performed with Grammy-winning artists Esperanza Spalding, Patrice Rushen, Catherine Russell, & John Legend. He’s Staff at Berklee College of Music and has a musical circus act with his family as The Rubin Brothers. Check him out on American Idol 2/18/24 ... more