00:00 Allison introduces singer Roland (LeBlanc) Stone and WWOZ show host, interviewer John Sinclair. 02:10 The record “Down the Road (Junco Partner)” is played. 04:38 John and Roland discusses the song. Roland tells a story mentioning Huey Smith, the Spinet and Ace record labels, and how he got his stage name. 08:30 Roland talks about playing Catholic high school dances with his band the Jokers. 09:12 Roland talks about being discovered by Mac Rebennack (Dr. John). When Roland sang with Dr. John’s band other members were Paul Staehle and Earl “Stereo” Stanley. 13:24 A different record named “Down the Road” is played. 14:40 Roland talks about the portion of his life out of the music business, living in Houston, and how he was drawn back into the business and New Orleans by family business concerns. He tells a story about getting back into music via a recording session with Dr. John, Earl “Stereo” Stanley, and Johnny Vidacovich for an album produced by Carlo Ditta, mentioning Paul Staehle’s brother Fred Staehle. 23:00 The recording “She’s the One” is played. 24:49 The horn arrangements are discussed, also the album’s inclusion of Smiley Lewis songs, “The Masquerade is Over,” and “You Can Make It if You Try.” 31:00 “Lovey Dovey” is played. 33:00 Roland talks about recording the Dr. John composition “Remember Me.” 35:37 “Remember Me” is played. 38:20 Demonstration: Roland sings and plays “Just a Moment of Your Time” on the piano.
