Blackwater is an early ’70s obscurity from the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans.

“It Doesn’t Matter” is the rocking side, a successful performance. I like how the lead singer repeats “It don’t matter” but the title uses the more proper “Doesn’t”. I hear two lead guitars, piano, organ, bass and drums, plus the vocals.

The flip is a ballad with an uptempo middle, “Paper Airplanes”, written by Al Bernard and D. Stipp.

I have no info other than what is on the labels. Al Bernard arranged both sides, with Werdina Music publishing.

I don’t know of any other releases on Bernwald Records; the address was 2621 Gallinghouse St, New Orleans.