The Top Ten Mardi Gras Oldies

Believe it or not, New Orleans is preparing for its first post-Katrina Mardi Gras... indeed, the carnival season more or less starts on January 6 (the Catholic holiday of Epiphany), and so those king cakes are already rolling out the door. Can't get to New Orleans and want to throw your own authentic Mardi Gras party? Planning to come down and boost the economy, but don't know how to sift through countless cover versions to find the original Carnival songs locals listen to? This list provides the essential recordings, with soundclips, history, and a way to purchase these tunes right now for the lowest possible price!