Tony had sent me some Lyrics as an idea to create a song about New Orleans. Since it's my Hometown, he felt I might be able to add some of my own thoughts to the concept. So, I used his lyrics to inspire a few revisions, then created/edited this Original musical arrangement, along with BIAB Backing Tracks, played and recorded my guitar, Djembe/Shakers, vocals, and mixed it all up. Hope it's enjoyed? As always, your Listening and Comments are genuinely appreciated. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! ;-)
Away On Down In New Orleans ©
(Lyrics - Beach/Harris) - RiffWerx 2019
Original Music, Vocals, Production by Riff Beach
Lyrics Inspired by Tony Harris (Tony’s Lyrics)
Oh, just around the corner
Of Hope and Despair
Why there’s Voodoo and Hoodoo
Can’t you just feel it in the Air?
Maybe, somewhere in The Quarter…
Not far from Jackson Square?
Winding along The Mouth of The Mighty Mississippi
Riverboats, Streetcars, Uptown and Down
Dreamers and Schemers, Jumpin’ Jazz Beats
Why, there’s Music n’ Dancin’
Out in The Streets
(Chorus)
Oh, Away Down in New Orleans
If you’ve ever been….
You know just what I mean?
Whatever happens there….
Not always as it seems
Yeah, Down…Away Down
Down in New Orleans
There’s Madness in The Moonlight
Mystery in The Rising Sun
Saints and Sinners
All praying, or playing, or paying
For whatever it is They Done
Yeah, New Orleans
Ain’t Nothing Like it, Friend
Cajun Queens and Pirates and Mardi Gras
Just a few special things……
But, then there’s so much more

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