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Born Robert Guidry in Abbeville, Louisiana, in 1938, he became famous as songwriter under his birth name, but also had success as a recording artist under the name Bobby Charles, beginning his career as an 18-year-old with an R&B hit with his composition InchLater AlligatorInch, which Bill Haley covered to have a No. 6 pop hit early in the rock 'n' roll era. He was very much a pioneer of the Louisiana-based Swamp Pop style alongside Jimmy Clanton, characterised by recordings emanating from Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans, where Fats Domino, a noted beneficiary of Guidry's songs, made his records. This 55-track 2-CD set comprises A & B sides and other recordings for the Chess and Imperial labels, including his R&B hits InchLater AlligatorInch and InchOnly Time Will TellInch. As a bonus, it also features recordings of his songs recorded by other artists, including the hits InchSee You Later AlligatorInch by Bill Haley, InchWalkin' To New OrleansInch, InchBefore I Grow Too OldInch and InchIt Keeps RainingInch by Fats Domino, and InchBut I DoInch, InchOn Bended KneesInch and InchA Little Too MuchInch by Clarence 'Frogman' Henry. As such, it provides a fascinating showcase for his talents as both songwriter and artist, underlining the significant contribution he made to the pop music of the rock 'n' roll years. Album Tracks 1. Later Alligator 2. On Bended Knee 3. Don't You Know I Love You 4. Why Did You Leave 5. Only Time Will Tell 6. Take It Easy, Greasy 7. No Use Knocking 8. Laura Lee 9. Put Your Arms Around Me Honey 10. Why Can't You 11. You Can Suit Yourself 12. No More (I Ain't Gonna Do It) 13. One Eyed Jack 14. Yea Yea Baby (Yeah Yeah) 15. Hey Good Lookin' 16. Watch It Sprocket 17. Ain't Got No Home 18. Lonely Street 19. Mr Moon 20. I'm a Fool to Care 21. Over Yonder 22. I'll Turn Square for You 23. Good Lovin'
