What it's about is a mock confrontation between two New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Tribes. (Also see the Wikipedia version if you prefer). The New Orleans Indiana are about 35 tribes, more or less, who parade on Mardi Gras Day.
Setting fire to another tribe's flag is the height of disrespecting them, and likely to result in a fight!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it!
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Thanks Angel;
A personal fave I liked back in the late 80's when someone covered it. Thanks for the background which I actually suspected (being a Treme fan)
I remember this oldie. Thanks for the background.
I haven't heard this song in a long time. But I think the one I remember was done by Captain Jack.
I like the song.
I remember the song from back in the day, but never knew what it was about. Thanks!
That is one strange song.
I remember when this song came out. For me, Mardi Gras passed by this year with barely a notice. But I rarely pay much attention to Mardi Gras.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out (A)
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