tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post2811616062233313369..comments2023-10-25T17:56:55.769-04:00Comments on DemWit: Play it again, PeteB.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12004309077511856506noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-87776780650985722202009-09-30T08:42:16.801-04:002009-09-30T08:42:16.801-04:00Frodo and Sam have not returned to the City of Orl...Frodo and Sam have not returned to the City of Orleans since Katrina. It is the fear of what is no longer there.<br /><br />Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Dr. John, The Meters, The Neville Brothers, Frogman Henry, Billie & DeDe, and countless others to whom Frodo must apologize. This is the American Art Form that will define who we were long after the last trombone isFrodo, um pom pom, um pom pomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-77209330567918925452009-09-30T06:46:40.655-04:002009-09-30T06:46:40.655-04:00I just listened to Pete on YouTube. What Memories...I just listened to Pete on YouTube. What Memories!! I had the great pleasure (I hope I am not being disrespectful) to see a couple of N.O. funeral marches. One was close to where we walked while in the Quarter and the other was while we were in the car in which we rolled our windows down and stopped on the side of the road out of respect. These same type of songs were being played. I rememberGood Southern Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275534329889742939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-27918350067331300062009-09-30T00:16:24.262-04:002009-09-30T00:16:24.262-04:00Oh, BJ, your message spoke to my heart of hearts, ...Oh, BJ, your message spoke to my heart of hearts, indeed. My brothers and I were raised on music. The house was filled with it. We all learned to play instruments. <br /> <br />I had the great fortune of years and years of private music lessons, including European piano training very early, along with three years of clarinet and four years of cello, thanks to an outstanding music program in the Katherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-23557337404421638782009-09-29T22:40:37.982-04:002009-09-29T22:40:37.982-04:00Tiny forgot to mention that the "Marching Cat...Tiny forgot to mention that the "Marching Cats" band was from Valdosta, GA High School.tinynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-79640681643361059712009-09-29T21:52:58.993-04:002009-09-29T21:52:58.993-04:00Beautiful memories, BJ. Sad that Pete Fountain los...Beautiful memories, BJ. Sad that Pete Fountain lost all of his memorable treasures. But the music inside him will never end. That's the beauty of such talent.<br /><br />Tiny regrets that she turned down her big chance to be in NOLA for Mardi Gras when the "Marching Cats" band was there for competetion. Her oldest son was in that band and they won "Best Band In Dixie" and Tinynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-60176875598905583492009-09-29T16:43:07.541-04:002009-09-29T16:43:07.541-04:00Yep,Ms.BJ ... I recall his sound... great stuff,in...Yep,Ms.BJ ... I recall his sound... great stuff,indeed. The story I heard briefly before...but not like posted here.That is a sad story ...but understand his attitude on not cryin over spilt milk.... but it would still by rough for me period. Ya'll take care!<br /><br />Thanx ...............Ranch Chimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086251248546955720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-62768850228133066902009-09-29T15:06:13.984-04:002009-09-29T15:06:13.984-04:00Michael: I knew you had grown up in NOLA and that ...Michael: I knew you had grown up in NOLA and that your mom lived in Bay St. Louis. Thanks for the comment!<br /><br />GSM: I am happy to report Pete Fountain is still alive. Apparently you fell for the shoe-shine boy’s betting you $20 that he could tell you where you got your shoes. He tells you, “You’ve got your shoes on Bourbon Street,” then takes your money. Right? Go to youtube and see if youB.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12004309077511856506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-32281616698173154432009-09-29T14:04:22.234-04:002009-09-29T14:04:22.234-04:00Beautiful!!!! When I went to USM, my boyfriend and...Beautiful!!!! When I went to USM, my boyfriend and I along with other friends frequented the streets of New Orleans. I even remember going frequently when I lived in Clinton and went to Mississippi College. The live music was spectacular. On one corner you heard the musical foot knockings of adolescent African-American boys. On the other you smelled coffee and fried doughnuts with powdered Good Southern Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275534329889742939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-43738049288032044172009-09-29T13:31:10.182-04:002009-09-29T13:31:10.182-04:00very sweet post BJ!very sweet post BJ!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18303260031729868857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173973315363181140.post-74712740078528528232009-09-29T12:49:50.516-04:002009-09-29T12:49:50.516-04:00Thanks BJ! Growing up in New Orleans I was always ...Thanks BJ! Growing up in New Orleans I was always a big fan of his, especially during Mardi Gras. He played at many local events during my early years. <br /><br />That was a very revealing story about how even the most joyous people can suffer from loss and depression. My mother's house in the Bay was only a block or so away, and she suffered the same losses. It seems age and wisdom do not Michael Bohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17802461239955936784noreply@blogger.com