Vocal and instrumental blues and rock and roll. Originally released in 1982 as Atlantic/Deluxe SD 2-4001. Professor Longhair, vocals and piano, with ensemble. Recorded live at the Tipitina Club, New Orleans, on Feb. 3 & 4 (Mardi Gras), 1978.
Contents:
disc 1. Big chief / Gaines, W. Quezergue (3:54) -- Jambalaya / Hank Williams (4:32) -- Mess around / A. Ertegun (3:39) -- Cry to me / B. Russell (3:45) -- Rum & Coca Cola / Amsterdam, Baron, Sullavan (2:28) -- Got my mojo working / Mckinley Morgenfield (4:48) -- Everyday (I have the blues) / P. Chatman (7:00) -- Doin' it / Henry Roeland Byrd (5:00) -- Gone so long / Roy Byrd (5:04) -- disc 2. She walks right in / Roy Byrd ; Shake, rattle & roll / Charles E. Calhoun (6:51) -- Hey now baby / Roy Byrd (4:38) -- Bald head / Roy Byrd (4:34) -- Stag-o-lee / trad. (4:46) -- Tipitina / Roy Byrd (4:40) -- Her mind is gone / Roy Byrd (4:48) -- How long has that train been gone / Roy Byrd (5:40) -- Boogie woogie / Roy Byrd (3:30) -- Carnival in New Orleans / Roy Byrd, T. Terry (2:51).
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