Classic Mardi Gras Songs Profiles - Street Parade
Series: Mardi Gras Song Profiles
From: David Kunian
Length: 00:03:11
This brief profile documents the Mardi Gras classic "Street Parade." It features interviews with Earl King, the singer and songwriter, and George Porter Jr., bassist for the Meters who are the backing band for this song, as they talk about how the music was recorded, the inspiration behind it, and what happened to the song.
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Piece Description
This brief profile documents the Mardi Gras classic "Street Parade." It features interviews with Earl King, the singer and songwriter, and George Porter Jr., bassist for the Meters who are the backing band for this song, as they talk about how the music was recorded, the inspiration behind it, and what happened to the song.
Broadcast History
Broadcast on WWOZ in New Orleans
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Parade | Earl King | Mardi Gras in New Orleans. | Mardi Gras Records | 1969 | 00:00 |
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Posted on March 07, 2011 at 05:07 PM | Permalink
Great Series
Wonderful series with "straight-from-the-horses-mouth" recollections by the musicians and characters involved in the creation of these classic Mardi Gras songs.