Reuben David Egan (March 20, 1954 – March 18, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist based in Lafayette , Louisiana , who composed, recorded, and performed rock, Cajun-rock, soul, and blues.[ 1] [ 2] Egan died March 18, 2016, at his home from cancer.[ 3]
Selected discography
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"Underground Stream," by David Egan
Album: Irma Thomas , Simply Grand , Rounder Records (2008); OCLC 237222844
Irma Thomas , vocals; David Egan, piano
"One Foot In The Bayou," by David Egan
Album: Tab Benoit , Power of the Pontchartrain , Telarc (2007); OCLC 153996636
Album: Filé , La Vie Marron , Green Linnet (1996); OCLC 36638767
David Egan, vocals and piano
"Good To You Baby," by David Egan and Buddy Flett (né Bruce Mechlin Flett; born 1951)
Album: Tab Benoit , Power of the Pontchartrain , Telarc (2007); OCLC 153996636
"If You Knew How Much," by David Egan
"Stone Survivor," by David Egan
"These Honey-Do's," by Irma Thomas and David Egan
Album: Irma Thomas , After the Rain , Rounder Records (2007); OCLC 68175294
Album: Marcia Ball , Peace, Love and BBQ , Alligator Records (2008); OCLC 224558754
"Fading Footsteps" by David Egan
Album: Solomon Burke , Make Do with What You Got , Shout Factory (2005); OCLC 58462519
"Please No More," by David Egan and Greg Hansen
Album: Etta James , Let’s Roll , Private Music (2003); OCLC 52219644
Album: Sing It , Rounder Records (1988); OCLC 38572290
Performed by Marcia Ball , Irma Thomas and Tracy Nelson
Album: Joe Cocker , Night Calls , Capitol Records (1992); OCLC 26287406
Album: Terry Evans , Come To The River , AudioQuest Music (1997); OCLC 38034296
Debut Album: Marc Broussard , Momentary Setback , Ripley Records (2002); OCLC 52770347
"First You Cry," by David Egan and Buddy Flett (né Bruce Mechlin Flett; born 1951)
Album: Percy Sledge , Blue Night , Point Blank Records (1994); OCLC 33813037
Album: Lil’ Band O’ Gold , Shanachie Records (2000); OCLC 44797864
Performed by Lil’ Band O’ Gold (David Egan, vocals and keyboards)
Album: Maura O'Connell , Blue Is The Color Of Hope , Warner Bros. Records (1992); OCLC 27421522
"Wake Up Call," by David Egan and David Love Lewis (born 1946)
Album: Performed by John Mayall and Mavis Staples on the Wake Up Call , Silvertone (1993); OCLC 28739821
Album Jimmy Witherspoon , The Blues, The Whole Blues, And Nothing But The Blues , Indigo (1992); OCLC 28502087
Produced by Mike Vernon
Album: Marcia Ball , Irma Thomas and Tracy Nelson , Sing It , Rounder Records (1998); OCLC 38558587
"People Will Be People," by David Egan
Album: Marcia Ball , Irma Thomas and Tracy Nelson Sing It , Rounder Records (1998); OCLC 38558587
Album: The Fabulous Thunderbirds , Live , Sanctuary Records Group (2001); OCLC 49801033
"Even Now," by David Egan and Buddy Flett (né Bruce Mechlin Flett; born 1951)
Album: Johnny Adams , Man Of My Word , Rounder Records (1998); OCLC 40622686
"Too Much Wine," by David Egan
"Can’t Get Nothin’ Sucka," by David Egan and Nathan Williams
Album: Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Let’s Go , Rounder Records (2000); OCLC 45091358
"When I Was A Dinosaur," by David Egan and Larry Armer (né John Larry Armer; born 1949)
Album: Trout Fishing in America , Big Trouble , Trout Records (1991); OCLC 26154305
Album: Dr. Demento's 25th Anniversary Collection: More of the Greatest Novelty Records of All Time , Rhino Records (1995); OCLC 33275688
Album: Bill Mumy and Robert Haimer , The Dinosaur Album: A Musical Adventure Through The Jurassic Age , Kid Rhino (1993); OCLC 29787478
Album: Chenille Sisters , 1-2-3 For Kids , Red House Records (1989); OCLC 23284804