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Born Jan 14, 1938 • Died Nov 10, 2015

Allen Toussaint

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Last updated on April 19, 2025

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  • Born: Jan 14, 1938
  • Died: Nov 10, 2015

From paulmccartney.com, November 10, 2015:

“Sorry to hear that Allen Toussaint died after a concert in Spain. Having worked with him in New Orleans I know what a sweet and gentle guy he was and a massive songwriting talent with songs like ‘Fortune Teller’, ‘Southern Nights’, ‘Working in the Coal Mine’ and ‘Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)’. His songs will be cherished by people like me who will have fond memories of Allen forever. Deepest sympathies and love to his family from me and my family.”

Photo of Paul and Allen in New Orleans during the sessions for the album Venus and Mars
Photo of Paul and Allen in New Orleans during the sessions for the album Venus and Mars

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Songs Allen Toussaint contributed to

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