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Song 'o the Day-"Still the Same"
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New Orleans JAZZ NHP’s Song o’ the Day:
“Still the Same”
Today in New Orleans History, from the "There's Nothing New Under the Sun Department" reports the following for today’s date:
“On June 8, 1787, Governor Miro informed the Cabildo that he has ordered the construction of a small house to lodge the Negroes afflicted with smallpox. He also points out the necessity of another house across the river for all persons with smallpox. Two Commissioners were appointed to locate such a house and arrange for purchase. At a June 22 meeting, the purchase of the house was reported, act of sale passed and the price paid. After which it was brought out that the Count de Galvez (former Governor) had built a hospital and a house for the convalescent in the same location for the same purpose, and the Commissioners are faced with the responsibility of having uselessly invested the city’s funds.” (New Orleans Public Library)
‘Nuff said? Or, as Richard sings it, “Still the Same”!
From: Jambalaya Town
Written by: Richard Scott Obenschain (BMI)
Performed by: Richard “Piano” Scott and his New Orleans Jazz Band featuring: Richard (vocals & piano), Alan Broome (bass), Bryan Besse (drums), Michael Fulton (trumpet), Tom Fischer (clarinet), Tim Stambaugh (tuba).
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