Other Side of Town

Immortalized in Rickie Lee Jones's 1979 hit, CHUCK E'S IN LOVE, Weiss' career as a singer/songwriter has included playing the drums and singing in a craggy blues voice that recalls the Chicago and New Orleans styles of music he holds close to his heart. Weiss enjoys an underground career amongst lovers of blues, rock and zydeco. The first of a long list of his recordings was released on Select in 1981. This disc, containing cuts from that release, paints an early and endearing picture of a young Chuck E. that's immedieately likeable, unpretentious, and organic. Accompanied by Dr John, Rickie Lee Jones and others, it's an interesting snapshot of an earlier time in the life of the irrepressible romantic scallywag that is Mr. Weiss.