Big Chief
Professor Longhair
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Me got fire, can't put it out Heap fire water gonna make me shout I'm goin' down an-a get my squaw Me might buy a great big car I'm gonna do ev'rything I could Me Big Chief, I'm feeling good Me Big Chief, I got um tribe Got my squaw right by my side My Flagboy, he just went by My Spyboy, he's full of fire Me whole tribe is havin' fun We gonna dance 'til mornin' come. ~
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10 facts about this song
Genre"Big Chief" is a song that falls under the genre of New Orleans R&B music, often characterized by its vibrant rhythm and blues sound.
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ArtistThe song "Big Chief" is one of the most notable works of Professor Longhair, an influential musician known for his unique blend of rumba, mambo, and calypso styles.
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Release"Big Chief" was originally released in 1964 with Professor Longhair also known as Henry Roeland Byrd on vocals and piano.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by and named after a Mardi Gras Indian tradition of New Orleans. In these traditions, 'Big Chief' is the title given to the leader of a Mardi Gras Indian tribe.
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CompositionThe song is renowned for its catchy, syncopated beat, built around the piano, and intricacies that represent Professor Longhair's unconventional style and set him apart from other blues musicians of his time.
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Culture"Big Chief" is an integral part of New Orleans culture and a popular number in Mardi Gras celebrations to this day.
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RecognitionThe song holds such a significant place in music history that it was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in 2018, more than 50 years after its original release.
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PerformanceThe most well-known performances of 'Big Chief' are those done during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, where Professor Longhair himself performed it several times.
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Effect'Big Chief' has greatly influenced the New Orleans music scene and some of the great musicians like Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, and even The Rolling Stones.
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CoverageThe song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Dr. John and Hugh Laurie.
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