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Professor Longhair - Big Chief - The Funkadoobian
Professor Longhair - Big Chief - The Funkadoobian
Professor Longhair - Big Chief - The Funkadoobian
Professor Longhair - Big Chief - The Funkadoobian

Professor Longhair - Big Chief

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Product Details
  • Artist Professor Longhair
  • Title Big Chief
  • Label Watch Records
  • Catalogue No 45-1900 V
  • Format 7''
  • Genre Funk Soul
  • Media Condition Near Mint (NM or M-)
  • Sleeve Condition Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description

Year Released: 1964
Genre: New Orleans R&B / Funk / Mardi Gras Rhythm

Description:
A cornerstone of New Orleans R&B, “Big Chief” features Professor Longhair’s inimitable piano rolling, syncopated rhythms, and carnival-inspired percussion. Written with Earl King, the song celebrates Mardi Gras culture with lively horns, call-and-response vocals, and infectious New Orleans swagger. Its playful energy and intricate piano lines make it a foundational track in the development of funk and R&B.

Artists like Dr. John and Allen Toussaint drew inspiration from its style, and it remains a live performance staple in New Orleans music culture and an interesting Grubby Roc mash-up called Big Chief Longhair appeared on Punchline records back in 2004 featuring Cutty Ranks, Lady Saw and Reel 2 Real