Mardi Gras in New Orleans

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Professor Longhair (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980; born Henry Roeland Byrd, also known as Roy "Bald Head" Byrd and as Fess) was a New Orleans blues singer and pianist. Professor Longhair is noteworthy for having been active in two distinct periods, both in the heyday of early rhythm and blues, and in the resurgence of interest in traditional jazz after the founding of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. more »

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2007

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Go To The Mardi Gras 2:46 Trk 1
(R. Byrd, T. Terry)
Professor Longhair (vocal & piano)
Recorded: Cosimo Matassa's studio
(Governor Nichols St. in New Orleans, 1959)
W/John Boudreaux - drums, R. Payne - bass
Dr. John - guitar, M. Bechamin - tenor, E. Hines - trmb.
Single: Ron Records #329
Album: 'Mardi Gras in New Orleans' 
Album: 'Mardi Gras in New Orleans' 
Mardi Gras Records MG1001 (1987)
Transcriber: Awcantor@aol.com


While you stroll in New Orleans
You ought to go see the Mardi Gras
If you go to New Orleans
You ought to go see the Mardi Gras
When you see the Mardi Gras
Somebody'll tell you what's Carnival for

Get your ticket in your hand
If you wanna go through New Orleans
Get your ticket in your hand
If you wanna go through New Orleans
You know when you get to New Orleans
Somebody'll show you the Zulu King

You will see the Zulu King
Down on St. Claude and Dumaire 
You know, you'll see the Zulu King
Down on St. Claude and Dumaire
An if you stay right there
I'm sure you'll see the Zulu Queen.

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