It Should’ve Been Me (With Jesse Stone)

Single (A): Atlantic 1021, March 1954, b/w Sinner’s Prayer.
EP: Atlantic 567, 1956, It Should’ve Been Me, Don’t You Know/I’ve Got A Woman, Come Back.
Single (B) alternate take: Atlantic 2106, May 1961, b/w Am I Blue .
Compilation album: The Genius Sings The Blues, Atlantic 8052, September 1961 (1952 – 1959).

Recorded on 17 May 1953 in New York.

With Jesse Drakes – tp; Sam Taylor – ts; Dave McRae – bs; Mickey Baker – g; Lloyd Trotman – b; Connie Kay – ds.

Written by Memphis Curtis. Original release in March 1954, alternative take released in May 1961. Response vocal by Atlantic arranger/writer Jesse Stone.

Live:
’88 LC Ballet – 2x
’89 LC Ballet