My Time in New Orleans....
From my late 20's to my 30's, I lived in New Orleans. It was the best time of my life...mostly spent in the French Quarter. I worked as a DJ and met Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix in my time there. The music I played reflected that. The Station was WWOM (Mother Radio) and it was exciting. I managed an antebellum house at 3211 Prytania St. in the Garden District. I could have bought it then for a little over $100,000. Recently, it was on the market for about 2.5 million. Would that I could do it over, eh?
A great piece of music that kinda reflects those days was from Ramblin' Jack Elliot. It concerns an address in the French Quarter....912 Toulouse St. I have been there. Jack's song is "912 Greens." Why, I don't know but I do know the address. It speaks to the time...the Mississippi river and the Jax Brewery...long since gone....Although he calls it the "Mrs. Miller River."
A heartfelt piece and I hope you enjoy it.
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