Alvin Lee Johnson is way better seen to everyone in New Orleans as Al "Carnival Time" Johnson. His famous song, "Carnival Time," dates back to February 1960. The first recording was over at Cosimo Matassa's recording studio by record producer Joe Ruffino on Ric Label. There were numerous releases of "Carnival Time" on compilation albums, cassettes, and CD's over the last 40 years. "Carnival Time" has produced it towards the Mellennium, with the only real rights of Al Johnson. Al fought to search for the protection under the law to his wonderfully famous song, nevertheless the song would not get him to wealthy. Regarding his good spirits and humble attitude, Al Johnson is eager to write and produce new songs. Al Johnson is currently inside forefront awaiting his reowned popularity.
Alfred Johnson Houston"Carnival Time" was an inspiration to Al Johnson from fellow musicians such as Professor Longhair's, "Go For the Carnival," and Lou Welch's, "Mardi Gras Mambo." Al Johnson wanted a song the locals of New Orleans could relate with on Fat tuesday Day. With lyrics "the Green Room is smoking" and "the Plaza's burning down," were real places the locals knew about. Just about everyone in New Orleans at one time has described Carnival as "Carnival Day."
click for larger image"Carnival Time" is undoubtedly a song that whenever it hits air waves, it's possible to hardly resist the true Fat tuesday groove. "Carnival Time" with its intoxicating rhythm and its particular fun to sing lyrics is definitely a major musical hit in New Orleans since its release in 1960. Before, during and after Al Johnson's lawsuits for his song "Carnival Time," the song always been performed and enjoyed by its listeners every Mardi Gras/ Carnival Time season.
Alfred Johnson Houstonclick for larger imageAl Johnson is waiting the production of his own
CD single with the original version of "Carinval Time" and newly recorded "Mardi Gras Strut." "Mardi Gras Strut" provides listener a tune to "get down and strut." Special the assistance of Earline Hutchison helped Al Johnson to get that sound he was looking for on this newly recorded
CD single. "Mardi Gras Strut" not simply presents a good groove but in addition provides listeners identifiable lyrics that is in the centre of Al Johnson's writing. Al Johnson's adoration for his city and the Carnival months are definitely recognized in "Carnival Time" and "Mardi Gras Strut."