Mike Babb & Hatteras "Midnight in New Orleans"

Thanks to my cousin Matt for inspiring me to channel a whirlwind of racing thoughts into music. Without his encouragement, I might not have written this tune (the first of over 20 I wrote in a three day period back in the early 2000s). So, in a way, this song laid the foundation for the others. In fact, the line "the old man's still a playing ... for loose change Ripple wine" came from Matt's mind. This tune actually has a bit of a country flavor with a touch of blues guitar, sax and piano -- my thanks to Gene and Shack. And thanks to Ashley for singing background vocals with me. Although this song differs greatly from my other stuff, I was VERY surprised at how many college kids liked it. And even though I wrote & recorded it years before Hurricane Katrina, I want to now dedicate it to those AMERICANS on the Gulf Coast who have yet to recover from that horrible storm. I have some other thoughts about that, but -- this is probably not the place to state them:) Anyway, hope you enjoy and as always appreciate your comments.

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[monterrb]

Beautiful job Mike!! Your voice is like butter!!

[iriewaregl]

@monterrb ahhh -- such a nice thing to say Bettina .. thank you so much. Mike

[209esperanza]

what a awesome song mike

[iriewaregl]

@209esperanza Thanks Ellie. You are always so kind. BTW -- Ice is working on a new video to this song. She is currently on vacation, but when she returns, she should finish it in a couple of weeks. I am excited to see what she comes up with because this is actually my most popular song on yt - a little ahead of "Turpentine Wine" in hits.

[209esperanza]

@iriewaregl sent me if shes done with it iam curious like u hehehe love this song and i can't wait to see her work!

[iriewaregl]

@209esperanza Will do Ellie -- :)

[redwhitch17]

Your voice is so beautifull..you are a true artist..*****

[ERICBALLAND]

Still sound good, Man !

It's véry beautiful ;-)

[iriewaregl]

@VeritasVincit10 Thank you for your kindness Ale. I am so glad you love this song. Indeed, you are an angel of light :) Mike

[iriewaregl]

@Amelie452 Thank you very much for listening & leaving a nice message.

Peace, Mike

[Circumpunk]

@iriewaregl Think the Eagles were great. We had Charlie Daniels at homecoming 1980 at bama...all that Devil Went Down to Ga. stuff. Oh Jeeezus, remember, Neil Diamond's "They're Coming To America"??? ROFL!!

[iriewaregl]

@Circumpunk yeah, I heard about that Stones concert at Auburn . Other famous AU singers -- Bobby Goldsboro ("Honey") and Toni Tenelle (Captain & Tenelle). :) Oh yeah, the guy from American Idol - Taylor Hicks too. Back when I was a student, the Eagles was one of the big concerts that I remember. Thanks again man for you support of my music ...