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Al "Carnival Time" Johnson (born June 20, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana [1]) is an American singer and piano player best known for the Mardi Gras song "Carnival Time".
"Carnival Time" is a New Orleans Mardi Gras-themed R&B song that was performed by Al Johnson and recorded in 1960. The song's composition was originally credited to Al Johnson and Joe Ruffino, though Johnson now holds exclusive rights. It is now considered an iconic festive song of the New Orleans Carnival season.
Carnival Time may refer to: Al "Carnival Time" Johnson (born 1939), American singer and piano player; Carnival Time (song), a Mardi Gras-themed song "Carnival Time" , an episode from the TV drama; Carnival Time, a 1936 musical short film directed by Milton Schwarzwald; Carnival Time, a 1962 Disney TV show featuring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake
In the 1990s, Johnson worked with The Whispers on several albums and, in 1998, released his final solo album My Heart Is an Open Book for independent label, CLOUT Entertainment. Johnson re-formed the Unifics with original group member Tom Fauntleroy, and also toured with a solo gospel show. The group issued a new album, Unifics Return in 2005. [2]
"Carnival In New Orleans" by Professor Longhair "Carnival Time" by Al "Carnival Time" Johnson "Chickee Le Pas" by Dr. John "Chloe Dancer" by Mother Love Bone "Chop and Change" by The Black Keys "Christmas in New Orleans" by Dick Sherman and Joe Van Winkle, popularised by Louis Armstrong "Christmas Night 4 A.M. New Orleans" by Flat Duo Jets
Carnivale Electricos is a concept album about the annual celebration of Mardi Gras; the culmination of Carnival season leading up to Ash Wednesday. The album features many notable guest collaborators such as Cyril Neville , Ivan Neville , Mystikal , Al "Carnival Time" Johnson , David Shaw (of The Revivalists ), Shamarr Allen, Big Chief Juan ...
Jack Nicholson Makes Rare TV Appearance at ‘SNL50,’ Introduces Adam Sandler’s Heartfelt Song Honoring the Show’s History
One Note at a Time captures new and last interviews with a number of musicians and artist as it tracks them over a 4-year period. Notable musicians featured include: Dr. John, Ben Jaffe, Kermit Ruffins, Charmaine Neville, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Ellis Marsalis Jr., Barry Martyn, Herman "Roscoe" Ernest III, Wardell Quezergue, Irma Thomas, Clarke Peters, Donald Harrison, and Delfeayo Marsalis.