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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. 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 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 Mardi Gras Song - Davell Crawford Mardi Gras Time - Bayou Renegade Indians Jump to the Music - Henry Butler Take It To The Street - Rebirth Brass Band Didn't He Ramble - Kermit Ruffins It’s Later Than You Think - Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth Brass Band New Orleans Music - Rebirth Brass Band Foot Of Canal Street - John Boutté New Orleans songs to get in the spirit of Carnival season! 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. 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 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright 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 Carnival Time Lyrics: The Green room is smokin' / And the Plaza's burnin' down / Throw my baby out the window / And let the joint burn down / All because it's Carnival Ti-i-ime / Whoa, it's Carnival 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. 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 It's Mardi Gras Time! New Orleans and Louisiana music -- let the good times roll! Mardi Gras. More Channels From It's Mardi Gras Time! Browse All AccuRadio Genres Here are my eight favorite Mardi Gras songs: 8. “Carnival Time” (Al Johnson) The roly-poly R&B singer Al Johnson is the epitome of a one-hit wonder, but, oh, what a hit it was. The rollicking 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 "Carnival Time" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras-themed R&B song that was performed by Al Johnson and recorded in 1960. The song's composition was originally credited to Al Johnson and Joe Ruffino, though Johnson now holds exclusive rights. It is now considered an iconic festive song of the New Orleans Carnival 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 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 The song of the Mardi Gras Indians exudes joy, defiance — and mystery. Allison Montana — aka Big Chief Tootie Montana of the Yellow Pocahontas — helped bring about peace in our time
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