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The whistle song during Mardi Gras is a traditional song that is played during the celebration. The song is used to signal the start of the festivities and to get people in the mood for the party. The whistle song is also used to keep people from getting too rowdy during the celebration. 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. 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. 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 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. 8) Big Chief Professor Longhair. Its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics invite listeners to “Go to the Mardi Gras” and experience the magic of the Crescent City. The whistle intro and syncopated piano make it instantly recognizable, and it remains a staple during Mardi Gras parades to this day. Why It’s a Classic: Celebrates the culture of New Orleans. Perfect blend of 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. 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. 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. 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 There are two songs originating from the era of classic New Orleans Rhythm and Blues that hold iconic spots in the New Orleans Mardi Gras music canon: “Mardi Gras Mambo” by The Hawketts and “Mardi Gras in New Orleans” by Professor Longhair. Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the world. Listen to The Whistle Song by Frankie Knuckles. See lyrics and music videos, find Frankie Knuckles tour dates, buy concert tickets, and more! What better way to celebrate Mardi Gras than with Funny Beads! We have Whistle necklaces, French Quarter beads and necklaces, ring necklaces, ring beads, and pacifier necklaces. For adult fun we have Boobs Necklaces, Boobs Beads, and an assortment of adult light up beads. Best Place to Buy Mardi Gras Beads Online & In Louisiana! We carry a huge selection of Heavy Doubloons, Plastic Swords, Bracelets, Clappers, Toys, Mardi Gras Trinkets, and Parade Toys for Mardi Gras. Each gang performs its own original songs and dances on Mardi Gras Day, on "Super Sunday" (the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day) and at other functions in the community. The "Big Chief", the "Spy Boy", the "Flag Boy" and several other roles or offices are important to the Mardi Gras Indian tradition of "masking" (parading through the street in Track 1.11: "The Whistle Song" has been improperly labeled "12" Version". Track 2.05: "Keep Warm" has been improperly labeled "T-empo's Mix Balearic Ballistic Mix". Track 2.06: "Sex Drive" has been improperly labelled "Steve Burosa Mix". Manufactured in Australia by Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Limited. Titel vom Album "The Fabulous Mr. D". Aufnahme vom englischen Mono-Original, welches auf London HA-P.2135 erschienen ist. Celebrate all love!! This bead is perfect for Pride! Product features a rainbow bead with a rainbow heart medallion. 10" Length, 2" Medallion Available individually, 12-pack, or case pricing (10 dozen/120 pieces) **CLEARANCE PRICING ON 12-PACK PURCHASE** Get psyched for Fat Tuesday with over 2 hours of great Mardi Gras music. Celebrate with Classic Dixiland Jazz from NOLA! Fat Tuesday in the Big Easy. Second 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
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