Indian Red is traditionally sung at the beginning and at the end of gatherings of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans. It is a traditional chant that may have been first recorded in 1947 by Danny Barker for King Zulu label (Barker on guitar & vocals, Don Kirkpatrick on piano, Heywood Henry on baritone saxophone, and Freddie Moore). It has since been recorded many times by, among others, Dr. John and Wild Tchoupitoulas.
Lyrics
Madi cu defio, en dans dey, end dans dayMadi cu defio, en dans dey, end dans dayWe are the Indians, Indians, Indians of the nationThe wild, wild creationWe won't bow downDown on the groundOh how I love to hear him call Indian RedI've got a Big Chief, Big Chief, Big Chief of the NationThe wild, wild creationHe won't bow downDown on the groundOh how I love to hear him call Indian RedReferences
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