[Dixielandjazz] Louisiania?

[Tim Eldred]

I had the privilege of hearing Joe Darensbourg sing this song several times
a day when I worked at the French Market at Disneyland in the late 60's and
he was in charge of the daytime band.  Other than rhythmic necessity, I
never understood the difference between the spelling and the pronunciation.
I can still imitate his physical style and sound in singing the song.
(Finger snapping and one foot tapping, looking around at the crowd, but no
other body movement whatsoever...)

I still see and hear it in my mind - those were the days!!!  Because of that
song, I had to find a good red beans and rice recipe to find out why they
were "so nice!"  (I still use the same recipe to make them...)

Tim (Wishing the Mississippi could carry me back to Louisiana) Eldred
Roseville, CA