Story Behind The Song
Comes from the 2nd Line drum style which is the roots of American Jazz and Rock and Roll drum style This dictated the music and the lyrics.
Song Description
about going to New Orleans to the Mardis Gras
| Song Length |
2:17 |
Genre |
R & B - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Ecstatic |
Subject |
Will, General |
| Similar Artists |
The Neville Brothers, Bo Diddley |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
2nd Line Strut
1. Magic on the Mississippi, turn Proud Mary in to shore
Woa, feel that music, now I’m gonna’ show you how to shake your booty right.
Hear that snare drum a rockin’ , playing second line beats,
There’s jazz, blues, and gospel, and hot tapping feet…
Play that funky bass drum….
Louisiana here we come.
2. Hey we’re going to party this evening, Oh!, we’re gonna strut tonight
While we are dancing, Mon Cheri I’m gonna’ hold you so tight with all my might !
Bourbon street will be jumping, fat moon beaming above,
And I’ll be so happy and in the mood for love…..
Party all night long……
We’re gonna’ strut….