New Orleans has always been known as the home of fascinating musical stories, like the tale of R&B singer Joe Jones and his disagreements with the singing group he managed for a while, the Dixie Cups. A court would eventually have to decide who held the rights to one of the group's big hits, a song that has since become a New Orleans classic - and has also shown up on several soundtracks. Jones was a rising star himself in the early 1960s, having struck gold with his "You Talk Too Much," a record that climbed near the [...]
Mood - Millenium Lee Fields and the Expressions - My World Rex Williams - You are My Heart An eclectic mashup of classic tracks spanning a variety genres and styles, courtesy of british producer Telemachus. " The Adventures of Telemachus " is a short series of mixtapes in the run up to the forthcoming "Telemachus – In The Evening" album. Volume 1 was released on 4th April 2011 shortly after the release of ' [...]
The Dixie Cups : Iko Iko [ purchase ] I was being stubborn. For some reason, I've always felt that I should not enjoy The Dixie Cups' version of Iko Iko. Of course, the song is a New Orleans classic. It is the best answer you could possibly have if anyone ever asks, "What is the second line rhythm?" The song has been recorded by everyone from Dr John to the Neville Brothers to Buckwheat Zydeco to New Orleans jazz great Donald Harrison. The song has traveled well beyond New Orleans, [...]
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For this year's Valentine's Day, we're time-travelling back to the 60s, folks. Enjoy! Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him The Dixie Cups - Chapel of Love Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star Other LHNA V-day posts: What would I do if I could have these songs dedicated to me today, but 10000 miles away someone else would fall off a bike and die ? Hmmm... (songs you should dedicate to someone today) [...]
For this year's Valentine's Day, we're time-travelling back to the 60s, folks. Enjoy! Little Peggy March - I Will Follow Him The Dixie Cups - Chapel of Love Linda Scott - I've Told Every Little Star Other LHNA V-day posts: What would I do if I could have these songs dedicated to me today, but 10000 miles away someone else would [...]
Don't even think of missing the one and only Ponderosa Stomp next week. It's the swingin'-est, funkiest, rockin'-est musical entertainment show ever put on anywhere at anytime. It's only great. And it's blasting into New York City for three crazed nights of soul, rockabilly and swamp pop and most of it will fly out over the WFMU airwaves! For the uninitiated, in the past decade the Stomp has been responsible for celebrating the legacies and careers of the unsung heroes of rock & roll, soul, garage, swamp pop and the unnameable (i.e.: Legendary Stardust [...]
When Itunes shuffle played Blonde Redhead's "Elephant Woman" the other day, I couldn't shut it off fast enough. They're one of my favorite bands but the second it gets back-sweat hot outside, my taste instantly changes. This is obviously a common phenomenon, hence the term 'summer jam' — no one asks you what your winter jam is, but everyone has their soundtrack for the school's out for summer , bbq-heavy/clothing-light vibe of this season. Do you have your own hot weather band/cold weather band dichotomy? Every year my playlist tends to consist of easy-breezy Top 40 earworms (it [...]
Want to feel like you are in New Orleans without leaving your home? Then A New Orleans Mardi Gras, Vol. 1 is for you. The album has an eclectic mix of artists that span styles and generations, all of which can effortlessly transport you from your street to Bourbon Street. The opening track, "Mardi Gras In [...]
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The day before the 40 day season of Lent has been passed down through tradition as a day of a feast before the fast. Today it just gives heathens another reason to go out and get sloppy in front of masses of people! :-D (Not to mention naked.) So for those who celebrate it for religious reasons and mostly for those who don't, here's a common Mardi Gras staple straight out of Louisiana: The Dixie Cups [...]
There's just something about Mardi Gras - you can't help feeling good even if you're 2,000 miles away from the French Quarter. Here are some of our favorite Mardi Gras-inspired songs in honor one of our favorite holidays. We've got some of the classics by New Orleans legends like Professor Longhair , the Meters , Dr. John as well as some that are a little more under the radar like Bobby Charles , Earl King and Clifton Chenier . MP3s: [...]
Ah yes, Mardi Gras. If this is your first time, welcome. I remember my first Mardi Gras in New Orleans, back around 1978 or so. I spent three days and nights there, and when I left I wondered "What the hell just happened?" Mardi Gras is a party for the best of reasons: to have a party. Catholics say it's to get all the deviltry and mischief out of your system before Lent sets in but if you go to New Orleans you get the impression most of these partygoers aren't worried about sinning, church and stuff like [...]
Ah yes, Mardi Gras. If this is your first time, welcome. I remember my first Mardi Gras in New Orleans, back around 1978 or so. I spent three days and nights there, and when I left I wondered "What the hell just happened?" Mardi Gras is a party for the best of reasons: to have a party. Catholics say it's to get all the deviltry and mischief out of your system before Lent sets in but if you go to New Orleans you get the impression most of these partygoers aren't worried about sinning, church and stuff like [...]
Mardi Gras' coming and it won't be long. . .so let's get further in the mood right now with some more Mardi Gras Indian-related music. . . . "Two-Way-Pock-A-Way" (H. Fedison-B. Hawkins-J.Johnson-R. Hawkins) The Dixie Cups, from Riding High , ABC LP 525, 1966 LISTEN New Orleans bandleader, talent scout, producer, promoter, [...]
the marvelettes // beechwood 4-5789 lesley gore // the look of love dusty springfield // stay awhile the ronettes // why don't they let us fall in love the shirelles // baby it's you the crystals // oh, yeah, maybe, baby dixie cups // people say the duprees // you belong to me
Artwork by Andy Parrish Nothing says good times like songs with handclaps. And boy, are there a lot of good times to be had out there. So to start, here are some favorites from a time when people were so much cooler than today. I'll follow up with some favorites from more recent eras. Big Joe Turner - Shake, Rattle and Roll Big Joe Turner is the man. He's always ordering his women around and threatening them with [...]
James "Sugar Boy" Crawford: Jock-A-Mo (1953) [ purchase ] Larry Williams: Jockamo (aka Iko-Iko) (Late '50s) [ purchase ] Dr. John: Iko Iko (1972) [ purchase ] Dixie Cups: Iko Iko (1965) [ purchase ] I posted the Dr. John version of "Iko Iko" last week in my tribute to Jerry Wexler , but I'm including it here to [...]
Feb 5, 2008, 2:00pm
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Happy Mardi Gras! Song The Dixie Cups ~ " Iko Iko " A New Orleans oldie to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Some other oldies and new music for Carnival/Mardi Gras: Astrud Gilberto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =8puhSl26p88 Bonde Do Role http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =2QHt3WCHUGc [...]
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