Wow! Ready for some fun? Mr Pete’s got you some Mardi Gras joy with his 40 song Spotify list.
Highlights below. Scroll down further for some online links. Enjoy!! —the editor
Mr Pete’s 2024 Mardi Gras Event @The Galloway Senior Center
Some highlights to whet your appetite:
Track 5
Kermit Ruffins- Do the Fat Tuesday From Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers Live
Track 11
Fats Domino – Mardi Gras In New Orleans (version 1) – September 10, 1952
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 for
Goin’ down to New Orleans
I’ve got my ticket in my hands
Goin’ down to New Orleans
I’ve got my ticket in my hands
When I get to New Orleans
I wanna see the Zulu King…
Track 15
Mardi Gras in New Orleans (Official Video) – Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Track 38
Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) – Louis Prima
Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think
Enjoy yourself, while you’re still in the pink
The years go by, as quickly as you wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think…
Track 40 (Closing Track)
I Hope You’re Comin’ Back to New Orleans – New Orleans Jazz Vipers
That’s a Wrap!
Enjoy listening! Let us know what you think and… Please scroll down for some bonus clips. -Annie & Mr Pete
Bonus…
Kermit Ruffins – “Drop Me Off In New Orleans” – Jam in the Van | Bonnaroo365
The Meters – Mardi Gras Mambo
Treme Mardi Gras Parade
ENJOY YOURSELF … SINGER, DORIS DAY (1950) WITH LYRICS
About Mr Pete
A music aficionado, Mr. Pete’s mind and ears have no horizons. He has the uncanny ability to suss out the right song for the right time — a skill that is truly amazing. The Gang here at Jedemi enjoys his contributions.
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