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History of the Cajun Mardi Gras Song . As is the case with most traditional folk songs, not many specifics are known about the history of "La Danse de Mardi Gras."It is generally posited, though, that the melody is much older than the lyrics, as its modal sound and melodic form are indicative of old Breton (French Celtic) melodies, which could've easily been brought along by the Acadians 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: "This song is sung once a year during the traditional « Courir » (running) of Mardi Gras. In rural Cadien (Cajun) Louisiana, horsemen would organize on Mardi Gras day. Under the directions of the Capitaine, they would visit the surrounding farmsteads in search of ingredients for a communal gumbo. The Courir de Mardi Gras dress up in brightly colored costumes and ride horseback, around the Town to ask the farmers for a donation to make Gumbo when they return to the center of town. The wives traditionally make the Gumbo. The Captain of the Mardi Gras tells them to hold back and wait til he gives the signal to stampede onto the farm. Les Mardi Gras s'en vient de tout partout Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine patate Eine patate et des grattons www.cajunlyrics.com Les Mardi Gras sont d'sus un grand voyage Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe eine fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est eine 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. 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. The Mardi Gras Song Mardi Gras Song (English) Mardi Gras*, where do you come from? All around the bottom of the glass?** We come from England, oh my dear, Oh my dear, We come from England, All around the bottom of the glass! Mardi Gras, what are you bringing with you? All around the bottom of the glass. I'm bringing a weary bottle, oh my dear Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une patate Une patate et des gratins Les Mardi Gras sont su' un grand voyage Tout autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une poule maigre Et trois ou 1. Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c’est une patate Une patate et des grattons. 2. Les Mardi Gras sont d’sus un grand voyage Tout le tour autour du moyeu Ça passe une fois par an Demander la charité Quand même si c’est une poule maigre C'mon take me to the Mardi Gras [Verse 1] Where the people sing and play Where the dancing is elite And there's music in the street Both night and day Hurry take me to the Mardi Gras [Verse 2] In 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. 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 Lyrics: Noxious / Ça détaille toute la journée, y a mes gars toujours au fourneau / Ne me balance pas, s'te-plaît, la Kalash' te fait zouker / Beaucoup de me-ar dans le ghetto, y a Mardi Gras Lyrics: Minty kisses in the morning / I'm the cake and you're the frosting / We could stay here for a lifelong / Sleep in flowers, live in love songs / I only wake up when you're givin' me 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 What Role Do Lyrics Play in Mardi Gras Music? Imagine the pulse of a parade, where lyrics dance like confetti in the air. In Mardi Gras music, lyrics weave tales of tradition, joy, and community. They echo the rich cultural heritage and tell stories of bravery, feasting, and charity. C'mon take me to the Mardi Gras Where the people sing and play Where the dancing is elite And there's music in the street Both night and day Hurry take me to the Mardi Gras In the city of my dreams You can legalize your lows You can wear your summer clothes In the New Orleans And I will lay my burden down Rest my head upon that shore 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 Les Mardi Gras ça vient de tout partout Tout l'autour au tour du moyeu Ça passe un fois par ans Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une patate Une patate et des gratins www.cajunlyrics.com Les Mardi Gras sont su' un grand voyage Tout l'tour autour du moyeu Ça passe un fois par ans Demander la charité Quand même si c'est une poule maigre
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