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Go to the Mardi Gras—Professor Longhair “Go to the Mardi Gras,” first recorded in 1949, by Roy “Baldhead” Byrd, also known as Professor Longhair. The definitive version was recorded in 1959 for the Ron label. Some say it’s the most popular Carnival record ever made. Fats Domino recorded it in 1956. We love the whistling. Sample lyric: 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. Bluesy Mardi Gras Jams. Tipitina by Professor Longhair A piano blues masterpiece that’s synonymous with Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras in New Orleans by Professor Longhair The song that celebrates the spirit of the carnival. Ain’t No Sunshine by Neville Brothers A soulful, bluesy classic. Let the Good Times Roll by B.B. King 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. Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame 2007 Inductee Al "Carnival TIme" Johnson at his induction performance in April of 2007 in Mandeville, LA, performance clips from The likes of “Carnival Time,” “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Go To the Mardi Gras,” “Big Chief” and “Second-Line, Pt. 1” are as baked into the Carnival season as king cake. 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 song. Recorded back in 1960, "Carnival Time" is a jazzy feel-good romp with pure New Orleans soul. The Hawketts were an American R&B combo from New Orleans. They are best known for their 1954 recording of ‘Mardi Gras Mambo’, a song that’s become a Carnival staple. The songs they recorded reflect the rhumba and Caribbean influences in early R&B artists who called New Orleans home. Featured Image: @bigfreedia via Instagram Contrary to the idealized image of Mardi Gras in the public mind, Carnival time often requires a lot of time simply hanging out with your people. This record is a jazz conversation that provides an ideal background for savoring a hopefully well-lubricated session in the sun or under the moon—preferably in costume. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright MEET THE CEREMONY. We kick off a new ship’s career with a naming ceremony and ours are one part tradition and a lotta parts fun! On the tradition end, we get dignitaries like Mardi Gras' godmother, Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez, and our own Chief Fun Officer Shaq to help make sure the champagne bottle gets broken just right for good luck. Mardi Gras music fuels the celebration, and you can embrace the festive spirit with a vibrant playlist. Start with classics like "Go to the Mardi Gras" and "Carnival Time" to set the mood. Add infectious tracks like "Mardi Gras Mambo" and "Big Chief" to keep the energy high. Let yours out aboard a Carnival cruise — take the stage and grab the mic because our ears are waiting. Every ship features live karaoke action, so whether your musical dreams are built on classic riffs or modern hits, come aboard and check our huge catalog — you’ll find hot tracks you’ve been burning to perform. Grab your krewe and get jazzy at Ballpark Village following the Soulard Bud Light Grand Parade & Celebration on Saturday, March 1st. Featuring LIVE music ALL DAY - rock out with Danger Party and DJs in every venue to get the pardi going. The origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots to ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia, which involved feasting and revelry. With the advent of Christianity, these traditions were adapted into Carnival—a period of indulgence before the austerity of Lent. Mardi Gras specifically refers to the day before Ash Wednesday, when people Performed for the first time by Pierrette Roy in 1955, the song called Carnaval, Mardi gras officially opens the festivities. The singer was actually the one who suggested to Roger Vézina, son of composer and conductor Joseph Vézina, who was also head of Québec’s Chamber of Commerce and one of the Carnival’s organizers, to compose a song Carnival Kitchen: (on Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee and Mardi Gras): Guests can enjoy more than 15 onboard hands-on culinary experiences led by our talented chefs. Cooking Demonstration (on select Carnival Journeys sailings): Learn to cook Steakhouse-style from our team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make The Mardi Gras: will be the latest addition to the Carnival Fleet in 2021. The largest vessel ever built for Carnival Cruise Line with 5.200 passengers is the first cruise ship to be powered by LNG (liquefied natural gas) and is not without reason called „Mardi Gras“: The original Mardi Gras started the success story of Carnival Cruise Line in 1972. The new Mardi Gras closes the circle of No other holiday besides Christmas has as many songs - famous songs - written in its honor as Mardi Gras. Here are our Top 10. Carnival Time Al Johnson. 8) Big Chief Professor Longhair. 7) Pierrette Roy - Chanson du Carnaval (de Québec) lyrics (French) + English translation: CHORUS / Carnival, Mardi Gras, Carnival / In Quebec it’s quite th
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