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Fagin
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0 posted 2004-07-10 03:00 AM



The Big Easy
Arrangement and Lyrics by
Robert Rilling

Broken Down and tired.. I really need some rest..
Right then a little vaca was high upon my list
Called down to the airline, said, give me a ticket, please..
I need some distraction to put my mind at ease.

The Big Easy

I touched down in New Orleans.. must’ve been O, 8 0’clock..
I could see the Mardi Gra was startin’n up the block..
The limo driver was holdin’ a card with my name..
I’m lookin’ for some action, now take me where it’s played!!

The Big Easy

He pulled up to a Casino.. smack dab on Bourbon St..
Even though it was late, He said, “you’ll get a seat.”
Sat down to a table.. he cracked a brand new deck
“You need chips, a drink, and a woman.. Monsieur,
I’ll do the rest.

The Big Easy

I was rakin’ in the numbers, I didn’t lose a hand..
The dealer was gettin’ nervous, Pit boss was lookin’ in..
“I’ll take 100 large ‘gainst what I got..” He said, "Ok, deal him in"
The ladies ‘round the table looked up and saw his grin.....

The Big Easy

© Copyright 2004 Robert Rilling - All Rights Reserved
iliana
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1 posted 2004-07-10 03:15 AM


Very much enjoyed this.....sounds like New Orleans, alright!  Again, wish I could hear the tune behind it.  
serenity blaze
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2 posted 2004-07-10 04:06 AM


and I have to call "All In"
with meager chips
a pair dat say
"all"
I shuffle my three stack
"all"
dat's what
I usedta be...

let da river flow me sweet
down dere
on dat
Bourban St.
"Where you got dem shoes" he greets.

"I got dem on my feet."

defeat

when dey gotta a glance...

dey see.

you got dem yer feet.




Sunshine
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3 posted 2004-07-10 07:34 AM


Oh...now this one is liking me, it is, my brother...

Very, very much...

kayjay
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4 posted 2004-07-10 08:15 AM


I like this well-painted picture of a man with action and relaxing on his mind.  Well done.  KJ  

Through rubble and trouble and dark of night
The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light

Fagin
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5 posted 2004-07-10 10:55 AM


Thanks, all. I do have the music for all this so I will make it available to all that still want to hear it (gulp)

Thanks for making me feel at home...

passing shadows
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6 posted 2004-07-11 04:52 AM


I do love the music-makers
BluesSerenade
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7 posted 2004-07-15 12:46 PM


“I’ll take 100 large ‘gainst what I got..” He said, "Ok, deal him in"
The ladies ‘round the table looked up and saw his grin.....

The Big Easy


Sounds like a fun night on the town, thanks for showing me around.

Liked this, muchly~

miscellanea
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8 posted 2004-07-15 02:09 AM


Fagin,
  Thanks for the fun!  Never been to the Marti Gras, but this is would sure fit into
the way I picture it!  Liked your lyrics a lot
                misc'e

LeeJ
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9 posted 2004-07-15 02:50 PM


very much enjoyed and would love to hear it to music...bravo!
Martie
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10 posted 2004-07-15 08:57 PM


Fagin

I enjoyed this, and would love to hear the music!

Enchantress
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Canada eh.
11 posted 2004-07-15 09:02 PM


Way cool write this one is.
Love to hear it!
Hugs~

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
Dancing with you in the summer rain ~

JL
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12 posted 2004-07-16 03:21 PM


Very nice indeed!  Enjoyed.

JL


abbymatilda
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13 posted 2004-10-29 12:01 PM


Wow - I really wish that I could hear the music!
Abby

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