Tipitina
Professor Longhair
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Tipitina tra la la la Whoa la la la-ah tra la la Tipitina, oola malla walla dalla [little mama wants a dollar] Tra ma tra la la Hey Loberta, oh poor Loberta Girl you hear me calling you Well you're three times seven, baby Knows what you want to do Say Loberta, oh poor Loberta Girl, you tell me where you been When you come home this morning, honey You had your belly full of gin I'll say hurry, hurry, come on Loberta Girl, you have company waiting for you at home Why don't you hurry little Loberta girl, hurry Don't leave that boy alone Tipitina tra la la la Whoa la la la-ah tra la la la Tipitina, hoola malla walla dalla Tra ma ti na na Come on baby, we're going balling We're gonna have ourselves a good time We gonna hoola tralla walla malla dalla Drink some mellow wine
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Written by: COSIMO V. MATASSA, ROY BYRD
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11 facts about this song
Creation"Tipitina" is a song by Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd, known professionally as Professor Longhair. He was an American singer and pianist who worked in the blues genre.
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Release DetailsThe song "Tipitina" was initially released in 1953. It's one of the most famous songs by Professor Longhair, bearing his signature style.
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Musical Style"Tipitina" is known for its classic New Orleans rhythm and blues style. Longhair's piano mastery is evident in the song, exemplifying the rollicking, danceable genre known as "rhumba-boogie".
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InspirationThere's speculation that the song's title and lyrics were inspired by a New Orleans club called "Tipitina's". However, the club, which was named after the song, actually opened quite some years after the song was released.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Tipitina" are sometimes challenging to decipher due to Longhair's distinctive mumbling vocal style, typical of some blues music.
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ImpactThe song is an essential part of Louisiana's musical heritage and is often played during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
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RecognitionIn 2008, "Tipitina" was added to the National Recording Registry, a list of sound recordings worthy of preservation by the Library of Congress. The registry considered it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important."
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Cover Versions"Tipitina" has been covered by various artists, including Hugh Laurie on his album "Let Them Talk". This shows the enduring popularity and influence of the song.
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Venue LegacyThe music venue in New Orleans, named after the song, was established in 1977. Tipitina's has become a famous music icon and has hosted performances by many renowned artists.
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TributeThe annual music festival, "Tipitina's Mardi Gras," is held as a tribute to Professor Longhair and his contributions to New Orleans' music scene, featuring performances of "Tipitina" by various artists.
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DocumentariesThe life and music of Professor Longhair, including his hit "Tipitina," are the subject of multiple documentaries, including "Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together" and "Make It Funky."
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