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Music and lyrics to the song, "Mardi Gras Mambo". Lyrics: Down in New OrleansWhere the blues was bornIt takes a cool catTo blow a hornOn LaSalle and Rampart Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesMardi Gras Mambo · The Hit Crew · F.r. Adams · K. Elliot · L. Welsch · F. R. Adams · L · WelschMardi Gras Madne "Mardi Gras Mambo" is a Mardi Gras-themed song written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch.The song's best known version was recorded in 1954 by the Hawketts, whose membership included Art Neville, a founding member of the Meters and the Neville Brothers. The Meters - Mardi Gras Mambo, 11th track from the album Fire On The Bayou(1975) Mardi Gras Mambo—The Hawketts. The Hawketts, a popular high school R&B band, recorded only one single but it was a good one – “Mardi Gras Mambo.” Released on the Chess label in 1954, it was an immediate hit. In 1976, it was recorded by the Meters, led by Art Neville who had been a member of The Hawketts. Sample lyric: Mardi Gras Mambo Lyrics by Hawketts from the The Rock 'N' Roll Era: The New Orleans Sound album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: Uhh Down in New Orleans Where the blues was born It takes a cool cat to blow a horn On LaSalle and Rampart Street Mardi Gras Mambo Lyrics: (Uuh!) / Down in New Orleans / Where the blues was born / It takes a cool cat / To blow a horn / On LaSalle and Rampart Street / The combo's there with a mambo beat / The Everyone in New Orleans knows the essential Mardi Gras songs. The likes of “Carnival Time,” “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Go To the Mardi Gras,” “Big Chief” and “Second-Line, Pt. 1” are **Celebrating the music of New Orleans for Mardi Gras week** If I had to pick just one song heard throughout the city of New Orleans in the days and weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, that was both the most ubiquitous and the most universally adored, I think it would have to be this one: ‘Mardi Gras Mambo’ by The Hawketts. "Mardi Gras Mambo" is a Mardi Gras-themed song written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch.The song's best known version was recorded in 1954 by the Hawketts, whose membership included Art Neville, a founding member of the Meters and the Neville Brothers. 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 About Mardi Gras Mambo "Mardi Gras Mambo" is a Mardi Gras-themed song written by Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch. The song's best known version was recorded in 1954 by the Hawketts, whose membership included Art Neville, a founding member of the Meters and the Neville Brothers. In whole group, identify the song parts as “Mardi Gras Mambo” plays. Play the Mardi Gras Mambo – Vocal video on slide 10. Pause the song to discuss parts with students. Display slide 11 to show the parts of the song. Basic Tune Chart for Mardi Gras Mambo. Intro: Sax, “hunh!” 1st Verse: “Down in New Orleans ” You'll hear iconic songs like "Hey Pocky A-Way" by The Meters and "Mardi Gras Mambo" by The Hawketts, which capture the festive spirit perfectly. The historical roots trace back to 17th-century Europe, evolving through regular celebrations by the 1730s, reflecting a blend of French, Spanish, and Creole influences . 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. Share, download and print free sheet music of Mardi Gras Mambo The Hawkettes for piano, guitar, flute and more with the world's largest community of sheet music creators, composers, performers, music teachers, students, beginners, artists and other musicians with over 1,000,000 sheet digital music to play, practice, learn and enjoy. Mardi Gras Mambo Lyrics: (Uuh!) / Down in New Orleans / Where the blues was born / It takes a cool cat / To blow a horn / On LaSalle and Rampart Street / The combo's there with a mambo beat / The About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright [Verse] A Down in New Orleans E Where the blues was born E A It takes a cool cat to blow a horn A E On LaSalle and Rampart Street E A The combo's there with a mambo beat [Chorus] D The Mardi Gras mambo, mambo, mambo A Party Gras mambo, mambo, mambo E Mardi Gras mambo, ooh A Down in New Orleans [Verse] A E In Gert Town where the cats all meet E
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