When Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, came to our Jazz Fest show, she asked if she could sing on our record. Just like grown-ups, children may sometimes be sad or anxious, and this song is about one of them. Scott Billington ukulele and backing vocals Who splashed the water on the bathroom floor? Who ate the last piece of cake in the fridge? Have you seen that possum? I’m looking for that possum. If I don’t catch that possum, that sneaky little possum, Well it must have been that possum, that sneaky little possum. Who left their toys on the living room rug? Who left their dirty socks under the bed? The mambo beat, brought to New Orleans from Cuba, can be found in jazz, rhythm and blues, and brass band music, and we have used it in this fun song about a possum who creates mischief around the house…or is it really him? A chorus of children is certainly not taking the blame for this sneaky possum. To the right crawfish, to the left crawfish He is a little crusty, but he never complains. Put your claws up high, put your claws down low Come on decapods, let’s boogie!Īll right crawfish, let’s get on the dance floor.īack it up crawfish, to the front crawfish Bassist Lee Allen Zeno (who played in Buckwheat Zydeco’s band for many years) and drummer Doug Belote lock down a groove that will have everyone dancing, while Joel Savoy’s fiddle and Roddie Romero’s accordion add an inimitable dash of South Louisiana flavor. In many Louisiana dance halls, no musical set is complete without a line dance, and that’s what this mudbug-or crawfish-leads children to do. Johnette Downing vocal, guitar, and backing vocals If you bring the rice, I’ll bring the beans. It’s Mardi Gras, way down in New Orleans. When it cools down you add a little icing. Spread a little filling in the king cake. The song is also the book Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?, published by River Road Press, in fall 2018. The bouncy, upbeat sound of Dixieland jazz is sure to bring a smile to your face and a tap in your toes. This is the sound that Johnette heard as a young girl, when her parents took her and her siblings to the French Quarter to hear jazz. Johnette’s “Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?” features a classic New Orleans groove-a variant of the bamboula rhythm-and a horn front line comprised of three of the city’s best Dixieland musicians: trumpet player Kevin Clark (the leader of the Dukes of Dixieland), trombonist Craig Klein, and clarinetist Tim Laughlin. A plastic baby or a bean is hidden inside the cake, and the person who finds it in his or her serving is obliged to give the next party. This ring-shaped pastry is made from rich brioche dough, which is frosted with white icing, and sprinkled with gold, green, and purple sugar-the colors of Mardi Gras. The king cake is a cherished Carnival tradition that was probably brought to New Orleans by French immigrants as the gateaux de roi. Johnette Downing vocal, ukulele, and backing vocals Off we go!Ĭlap your hands and let your backbone slideįeel the beat, then STOMP IT, SWAMP IT, ROMP! The common expression “laissez les bon temps rouler” or “let the good times roll,” is used in this song, as it is throughout the state, to kick off a party. In fact, a South Louisiana audience’s mark of appreciation for a song is often not applause, but a full dance floor. Louisiana roots music is most often made for dancing, and this style is no exception. The song “Swamp Romp” was inspired by the South Louisiana Swamp Pop sound, a blend of Cajun dance hall music and New Orleans rhythm and blues. Scott Billington harmonica and backing vocals You can even download MP3 songs for offline listening.Johnette Downing vocal, guitar and backing vocals Songs are the best way to live the moments or reminisce the memories and thus we at Wynk strive to enhance your listening experience by providing you with high-quality MP3 songs & lyrics to express your passion or to sing it out loud. Along with it if you are looking for a podcast online to keep you motivated throughout the week, then check out the latest podcast of Podcast. With Wynk Music, you will not only enjoy your favourite MP3 songs online, but you will also have access to our hottest playlists such as English Songs, Hindi Songs, Malayalam Songs, Punjabi Songs, Tamil Songs, Telugu Songs. Wynk Music brings to you Cedar Swamp MP3 song from the movie/album Call of the Cowboy.
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