Take Me to the Mardi Gras

Paul Simon

About Take Me to the Mardi Gras

"Take Me to the Mardi Gras" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the fourth single from his third studio album, There Goes Rhymin' Simon (1973), released on Columbia Records. Smooth jazz keyboardist Bob James made an instrumental cover of the song for his 1975 album Two, whose intro has since become a widely recognized drum break.


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1973
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C'mon take me to the Mardi Gras
Where the people sing and play
Where the dancing is elite
And there's music in the street
Both night and day

Hurry take me to the Mardi Gras
In the city of my dreams
You can legalize your lows
You can wear your summer clothes
In the New Orleans

And I will lay my burden down
Rest my head upon that shore
And when I wear that starry crown
I won't be wanting anymore

Take your burdens to the Mardi Gras
Let the music wash your soul (let it wash your soul)
You can mingle in the street
You can jingle to the beat
Of Jelly Roll

Toomba, toomba, toomba, Mardi Gras
Toomba, toomba, toomba, hey
Hey

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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an award-winning musician whose talents in composing, performing, and vocal harmony placed him at the forefront of the singer-songwriters on an international scale. Simon's fame, influence and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts: "The Sounds of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The duo split up in 1970 at the height of their popularity, and Simon began a successful solo career, recording three highly acclaimed albums over the next five years. In 1986, he released Graceland, an album inspired by South African… more »

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Written by: PAUL SIMON

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Take Me to the Mardi Gras" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It is part of his fourth studio album, 'There Goes Rhymin' Simon'.
Release Date
The song "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" was released in 1973.
Genre Definition
The song encompasses the genres of folk rock, pop rock, and New Orleans R&B.
Chart Performance
Though the song is a popular selection from Paul Simon's discography, it did not specifically chart on any major Billboard rankings.
Collaboration
The song features the Onward Brass Band from New Orleans, which added to the local carnivals' authenticity reflecting in the song.
Artist’s Performance
The melody of "Take Me to the Mardi Gras" carries a distinctive, playful sound that Simon beautifully marries with deeply emotional and thoughtful lyrics, a characteristic seen in many of his songs.
Live Performances
"Take Me to the Mardi Gras" is a fan-favorite at live performances and is frequently part of Simon’s setlists.
Appreciation
Despite not charting, the song has been performed by various artists over the years, proving its timeless appeal.
Musical Inspiration
The song reflects the integral influence of African American musical practices on the development of popular music genres, particularly in its use of New Orleans' style brass band.
Production Crew
The song is produced by Paul Simon himself along with Phil Ramone, the famed American recording engineer and record producer.
Song Duration
The song has a total duration of 3 minutes and 32 seconds.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been lauded by critics for its brilliant fusion of Simon's folk-pop songwriting with the energetic sound of New Orleans' Mardi Gras.
Notable Cover
In 1975, the song was covered by British reggae band Greyhound and entered the UK Singles Chart.

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