The song was first released as Mardi Gras in New Orleans by Professor Longhair and His Shuffling Hungarians in 1949 on a Star Talent 10" 78 RPM single. A version recorded in November 1949 and produced by Ahmet Ertugun and Herb Abramson was released as a 10" by Professor Longhair and his New Orleans Boys on Atlantic in February 1950. [6] From the Album "Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo" Someone was asking about the painting. That is a painting of the corner of St. Claude and Dumaine circa 1895. Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd (December 19, 1918 – January 30, 1980), better known as Professor Longhair or "Fess" for short, was an American singer and pianist w Well, I'm goin' to New Orleans / I wanna see the Mardi Gras / Yes, I'm goin' to New Orleans / I wanna see the Mardi Gras / When I see the Mardi Gras / I wanna know what's carnival 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 New Orleans, LA in November 1953 (track 13) (originally on Atlantic). New Orleans, LA on March 18, 1957 (tracks 14 to 16) (originally on Ebb). According to the CD booklet, the version of Tipitina included here is the stronger take issued on 78 and 45 RPM in 1954. The other take was used on Professor Longhair's Atlantic LP. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1981 Vinyl release of "Mardi Gras In New Orleans 1949-1957" on Discogs. 1. Mardi Gras in New Orleans. No list of Professor Longhair’s greatest hits is complete without this Mardi Gras anthem. Released in 1949, this song encapsulates the festive spirit of New Orleans’ biggest celebration. Its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics invite listeners to “Go to the Mardi Gras” and experience the magic of the About Go to the Mardi Gras "Go to the Mardi Gras" or "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras-themed R&B song that was performed by Professor Longhair (real name Henry Roland Byrd) and recorded several times since 1949. He co-wrote the song with Theresa Terry. The song was covered by Fats Domino and released as a single in 1953. Professor Longhair | "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" You can't have a list like this without first giving props to the professor. The raucous intro wakes up the neighborhood. Fess lays out what Carnival is all about, including an insider's tip on what intersection to visit. Professor Longhair's Boogie: 1.11: Professor Longhair & His Shuffling Hungarians – Mardi Gras In New Orleans: 1.12: Professor Longhair & His Shuffling Hungarians – She Ain't Got No Hair: 1.13: Professor Longhair & His Shuffling Hungarians – Bye Bye Baby: 1.14: Roy "Baldhead" Byrd* – Hey Now Baby: 1.15: Roy "Baldhead" Byrd* – Mardi This superb 2CD set is the most comprehensive collection of New Orleans' greatest and most influential R&B pianist, Professor Longhair. Includes both sides of all his major 78s and 45s he released between 1949 and 1962. 1: Go to the Mardi Gras - Professor Longhair - Professor Longhair: 2: Handa Wanda, Part 1 - Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias Maddi Gras Indian Band - Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias Maddi Gras Indian Band Mardi Gras in New Orleans by Professor Longhair released in 1981. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1982 Vinyl release of "Mardi Gras In New Orleans (Live 1975 Recording)" on Discogs. by Professor Longhair. 1,531 views, added to favorites 139 times New Orleans Bb You ought to go see the Mardi Gras Eb7 If you go to New Orleans Eb7 Bb7 You ought View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2006 CD release of "Mardi Gras In New Orleans" on Discogs. Rhythm & Blues, New Oleans 1: She Ain't Got No Hair: 2: Mardi Gras In New Orleans: 3: Professor Longhair's Boogie: 4: Bye Bye Bye: 5: Big Chief: 6: Tipitina: 7: Doin' It: 8: Her Mind Is Gone: 9: How Long Has That Train Been Gone
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |