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Mess Around
By
Ray Charles
Recording of "
Mess Around
" (
Ahmet Ertegun
)
Duration
2:41
Year
1953
Type
Studio
Recording Date
May 17, 1953
Atlantic Studios, New York, NY
Recording Credits
Producer
Ahmet Ertegun
Lead Vocals
Ray Charles
Guitar
Mickey Baker
Bass
Lloyd Trottman
Piano
Ray Charles
Drums
Connie Kay
Congas
Candido Camero
Alto Saxophone
Dave McRae
Tenor Saxophone
Freddie Mitchell
Baritone Saxophone
Pinky Williams
Arrangements
Jesse Stone
Appears On
Release
Artist
Released
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues: 1947–1974
Various Artists
October 15, 1991
Session Details
Recording done
Atlantic Studios
New York, NY
May 17, 1953
Ahmet Ertegun
(
Producer
)
Candido Camero
(
Congas
)
Connie Kay
(
Drums
)
Dave McRae
(
Alto Saxophone
)
Freddie Mitchell
(
Tenor Saxophone
)
Jesse Stone
(
Arrangements
)
Lloyd Trottman
(
Bass
)
Mickey Baker
(
Guitar
)
Pinky Williams
(
Baritone Saxophone
)
Ray Charles
(
Lead Vocals
,
Piano
)