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Recorded on the Ric label, Al Johnson’s “Carnival Time” hit the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras of 1960. While it didn’t catch on at first, today it’s a standard. That’s Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) on the piano. During Mardi Gras celebrations, you'll hear a whole mish-mash of party music and other genres. For this Mardi Gras playlist, we've focused mainly on brass bands, rhythm and blues, jazz, and zydeco in order to capture the traditional sounds of the Bourbon Street festivities. Here they are, in no special order, the Top Ten Mardi Gras Songs of Louisiana! 10) "My Feet Can't Fail Me Now" The Dirty Dozen Brass Band 9) Carnival Time Al Johnson Here, I compiled 12 of my favorite themed tunes in no particular order that includes a day-after Mardi Gras Day song. To kick this list off is one of my ALL TIME favorite songs: Tipitina by Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias. A selection of music to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras and Carnival from the artists of New Orleans' premiere record label, Basin Street Records! Featuring Jon Cleary, Rebirth Brass Band, Dr. Michael White, Henry Butler, Los Hombres Calientes, Kermit Ruffins, Jason Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and more. The Meters, "Hey Pocky A-Way" The strongest of several Mardi Gras classics by these masters of funk during their mid-'70s period. With a microscopically accurate second-line beat, boogie-woogie piano New Orleans style, semi-nonsensical lyrics, and loads of thick funk on top, this sums up the bohemian essence of the celebration. 70 Songs For Your Mardi Gras Playlist. Traditional Mardi Gras Classics. Mardi Gras Mambo by The Hawketts The ultimate Mardi Gras anthem. Go to the Mardi Gras by Professor Longhair A quintessential New Orleans piano-driven classic. Second Line (Part 1) by Stop, Inc. Perfect for parades and dancing. Big Chief by Professor Longhair The Essence of Mardi Gras Music. Historical Roots: From Brass Bands to Today’s Hits; Mardi Gras music traces its origins to the lively streets of New Orleans, a melting pot of cultural influences. Brass bands, a cornerstone of Mardi Gras music, set the stage for a tradition of celebration that spans genres from jazz to R&B, zydeco, and beyond So to help you celebrate the holiday, we've compiled 10 of our favorite Mardi Gras songs. We hope they put you in the carnival spirit! 1. "Carnival Time" - Al Johnson. Al "Carnival Time" Johnson (born June 20, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American singer and piano player who literally got his nickname because of this iconic Mardi Gras Mardi Gras songs pulse with the energy and spirit of celebration, making them essential to the vibrant festivities in New Orleans.Classic tracks like "Go to the Mardi Gras" by Professor Longhair and "Carnival Time" by Al Johnson set the tone for the season. Mardi Gras is one of the world’s largest celebrations, and we want you to be ready. Although the parades and parties have already hit the streets of New Orleans, the week officially begins on Listen to Fat Tuesday: 50 Essential Songs for a Mardi Gras Party on Spotify · Compilation · Various Artists · 2012 · 50 songs This unforgettable song, sometimes known as “La Danse de Mardi Gras” or “La Chanson de Mardi Gras,” has been memorably recorded by Beausoleil, Wade Fruge and Cedric Watson, but the best Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” falls on March 4, 2025, and some of Austin’s favorite bars, restaurants and venues are gearing up for a series of vibrant celebrations all over the city. There are the classic Mardi Gras anthems but the less obvious, Soul Island, Cissy Strut and Just Kissed my Baby always get the party started.” – Andy Myer , Editor St Charles Avenue “My Mardi Gras soundtrack is mostly listening to the amazing marching bands as they pass on by. Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe!1 hour of New Orleans themed ambient music set to New Orleans and Mardi Gras images. A ambient instrumental mi The song quickly became a Mardi Gras standard, and has been performed by many different artists over the years. The song has a catchy, upbeat rhythm that is perfect for parade marching and celebrating. While “Hey Pocky Way” is not specifically a Mardi Gras song, it is often associated with the holiday due to its popularity in New Orleans New Orleans songs to get in the spirit of Carnival season! 17 Songs To Spice Up Your Mardi Gras Celebration. by Courtney Kocak. Not too long ago, one of my very best friends in the world, like a sister to me since college, left the oft soul-crushing L Carnival is never fully cancelled and this playlist highlights the best music from New Orleans, with those classic Mardi Gras songs. The city of New Orleans is continuously proving that Mardi Gras isn’t truly cancelled, just different. With set in stone for the big day, all bars and Carnival public hotspots are set to be []
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