Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge

~ Release by Professor Longhair (see all versions of this release, 2 available)

Annotation

Horn section was overdubbed in Baton Rouge at an unspecified date, presumably after the June 1972 session.

Annotation last modified on 2025-01-04 07:04 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Mardi Gras in New Orleans
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
whistling:
Professor Longhair
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Mardi Gras in New Orleans (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:
Don Williams Music Group, Inc. and Professor Longhair Music
2:57
2Jambalaya
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Jambalaya (On the Bayou) (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK), Acuff-Rose-Opryland Music Limited (UK), Fred Rose Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music (tradename of Sony/ATV Songs LLC) and Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1952-07-28)
2:11
3Since I Met You Baby
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Since I Met You Baby (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Ivory Joe Hunter (American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and pianist)
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs, Bonuswise Ltd. and Unichappell Music, Inc.
5:11
4Her Mind Is Gone
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Her Mind Is Gone (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
4:27
5Cry to Me
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Cry to Me (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Bert Russell
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Sloopy II Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Unichappell Music, Inc.
3:55
6Meet Me Tomorrow Night
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Meet Me Tomorrow Night (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
2:57
7She Ain't Got No Hair
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Bald Head (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
3:11
8Tipitina
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Tipitina (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
publisher:
Professor Longhair Music
3:23
9Fats Domino Medley
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
medley including a recording of:
Goin’ Home (in 1971-09)
writer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Al Young (US songwriter & arranger)
medley including a recording of:
Going to the River (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
medley including a recording of:
Rockin' Chair (Fats Domino 1951 song) (in 1971-09)
writer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Al Young (US songwriter & arranger)
medley including a recording of:
You Know I Miss You (in 1971-09)
writer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Al Young (US songwriter & arranger)
4:01
10Mean Old World
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Mean Old World (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Walter Jacobs (blues performer and songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher) and BMG Rights Management (US) LLC (file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)” if the release has an imprint)
2:41
11Sick and Tired
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Sick and Tired (in 1972-06)
writer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino), Dave Bartholomew and Chris Kenner
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. and Travis Music Co.
3:14
12Hey Now Baby
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Hey Now Baby (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
5:00
13There Is Something on Your Mind
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
There Is Something on Your Mind (in 1972-06)
lyricist and composer:
Jay McNeely
publisher:
Big Jay Swings Publishing, Mercedes Music and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
2:49
14Doin' It
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
recording of:
Doin’ It
composer:
Henry Roeland Byrd
3:55
15Rum and Coca-Cola
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
George Davis (US musician & songwriter George Richard Davis Jr., guitar, bass, saxophone, oboe) (in 1972-06)
drums (drum set):
Ziggy Modeliste (in 1972-06)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1972-06)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1972-06)
recorded at:
Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, United States (in 1972-06)
instrumental recording of:
Rum and Coca‐Cola (calypso) (in 1972-06)
additional lyricist:
Morey Amsterdam
lyricist:
Lord Invader (calypso vocalist and songwriter)
additional composer:
Paul Baron (conductor) and Jeri Sullivan
composer:
Lionel Belasco (Trinidadian-Venezuelan calypso pianist, composer and bandleader)
publisher:
EMI Feist Catalog Inc. and EMI Partnership Musikverlag GmbH
3:03
16Whole Lotta Loving
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Whole Lotta Loving (in 1971-09)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
2:47
17Gone So Long
producer:
Quint Davis
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
recording of:
Gone So Long (in 1971-09)
composer:
Roy Byrd
5:13
18How Long Has That Train Been Gone
producer:
Quint Davis
baritone saxophone:
Kidd Jordan
bass:
Will Harvey, Jr. (bassist with Professor Longhair) (in 1971-09)
drums (drum set):
Shiba (in 1971-09)
guitar:
Snooks Eaglin (in 1971-09)
piano:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
tenor saxophone:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
trumpet:
Clyde Kerr and Willie Singleton
vocals:
Professor Longhair (in 1971-09)
wind instruments [horn] arranger:
Alvin Batiste (clarinetist)
recorded at:
Deep South Recording Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States (in 1971-09)
3:42

Credits

Release

art direction:Geoff Gans
liner notes:Don Snowden
mixer:Scott Billington
Gragg Lunsford
ASIN:US: B0000032M8 [info]