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Mardi Gras in New Orleans-Richard Scott Trio

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Description

"Go to the Mardi Gras" or "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras themed song that was originally performed by Professor Longhair (Henry Roland Byrd) and recorded many times over since 1949. The professor co-wrote the song with Theresa Terry. The song was covered by Fats Domino and released as a single in 1953. It is now considered one of the iconic festive songs of the New Orleans Carnival season.

Duration

5 minutes, 25 seconds

Date Created

02/24/2022

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