Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Some NOLA thanks to Mark G.

Have a Ho-Di-Ko-Di-Ya-La-Ma-La holiday 11/22/05 Chris Rose

I talked to Dr. John on the phone the other day. He said he's doing fine and will be coming to New Orleans in early December for the first time since the storm. At least, I think that's what he said. I mean, it was Dr. John; I don't even think his mama ever knew what the hell he was saying once he got started talking.

With Dr. John, you just kind of nod your head and every now and then, say: "Yeah you right, Mac. You bet." The Night Tripper speaks a language unique unto himself. And yet -- and this is the killer part -- his is perhaps our city's most recognizable voice, with that accent born of primordial stew and swamp gas, hoodoo and magic spells, incense and roux, known the world over and immediately associated with New Orleans. - complete article

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