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Posted By: NigelSpiers Ooh Ya Ya - 04/19/24 03:34 AM
Ooh Ya Ya

A Jazzy Blues inspired by a visit to New Orleans and a hole in the wall restaurant where the dish of the day was a delicious spicy Andouille Sausage concoction called Ooh Ya Ya.
I posted this some years ago - this is a re-recording using all BIAB Real Tracks.

Music & Lyrics: Nigel Spiers
Vocals: Nigel Spiers
Bass: Neil Swainson - 3407
Drums: Shawn Soucy - Country Shuffle
Piano: John Jarvis - 1591 & 2123
Sax: Gary Smulyan - 2134
Posted By: DC Ron Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/19/24 09:57 AM
Nigel, you've really captured the sounds and spirit of the Big Easy. Love how you shouted out your encouragement of the band. So cool. Lived within walking distance of the French Quarter many years ago. Awesome place once you settle into it. Great song!
Posted By: Noel96 Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/20/24 07:01 AM
Hi Nigel.

This is superb!
An excellently written song, a first-class arrangement and a vocal performance that soars all worked their magic to take me on a fantastic musical excursion.
Musicianship shines everywhere.
You're a very talented man!

Loved it smile
--Noel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/21/24 02:22 AM
Hi Ron,

Thanks for your generous comments as always.

You are very lucky to have lived in New Orleans - one of my favourite places in the World.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Izzy Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/21/24 03:43 AM
Excellent Nigel. You own this genre. Hope you got a chance to sit in with some of those fantastic New Orleans musos on your visit.
Posted By: BabuMusic Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/21/24 02:06 PM
Jazz Blues and New Orleans. Oh, ya ya. You're speaking to me, brother. Great inviting song (literally). Man, I'm digging that baritone. The piano really interrprets this so well with a great feel. Your wonderful signature vocal always elevates each song you do. Love it all, Nigel.
Posted By: MarioD Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/21/24 07:59 PM
Nigel, this sounds like a live band in a local New Orleans' bar.
Great vocal with very clever lyrics.
Super mix.
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/22/24 10:26 PM
Hi Noel,

Thanks for all your generous comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards.
Nigel
Posted By: dcuny Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/23/24 06:30 AM
Hi, Nigel.

Fun! You're vocals have attitude to spare, and it's a very enjoyable listen.

All top shelf, as usual. smile
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/23/24 11:36 PM
Hi Izzy,

Thanks for your comments - no I was just sitting back and loving all those street bands.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: rsdean Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/24/24 09:58 PM
Nigel,

This sounds great - what an awesome vocal! Love the vibe of this one.

So well done!

Bob
Posted By: musician17 Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/24/24 10:06 PM
S-U-P-E-R-B!!!!! Love your sense of humor. What writing, what vocal control. Stratospheric standard - congratulations smile
Posted By: firesong Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/25/24 01:27 AM
Nigel...you killed it!...walking down the streets of New Orleans this would the kind and quality of music you'd expect to hear in the background drifting out from a local establishment!
Posted By: Birchwood Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/25/24 08:30 PM
Hi Nigel,

Fun jumps out of my speakers (almost). You are so good in reviving the old songs/melodies.
The sax seemed to play in my room! (now I need to shout Ya, Ya too, or so).
Your vocals are well suited for this kind of songs. Really great!
I'm not a very big van of jazz, but your songs are a pleasure to listen to. Really!

Hans
Posted By: B.D.Thomas Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/25/24 08:58 PM
I've never been to New Orleans, but I think your song would fit the place well.
Well done.
Now I'm hungry shocked
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/26/24 10:44 PM
Hi Marty,

Thanks for all your kind comments and glad you enjoyed it.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/28/24 12:05 AM
Hi Mario,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/29/24 05:56 PM
Hi David,

Glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Janice & Bud Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/29/24 07:20 PM
Well done all around ... write, vocals and production.
Great sax.

Got just the right touch of Dr. John going there!

J&B
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 04/30/24 11:57 PM
Hi Bob,

Thanks for your kind comments - much appreciated.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: floyd jane Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/01/24 02:22 PM
Nigel,

A good band. Well sung.
Could easily fit in a black-n-white "jazz movie" from the 40's or 50's

fj
Posted By: Torrey Bliss Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/01/24 06:10 PM
It's a very nice swinging Norleans Jazz sound that really captures the spirit of that place! The vocal sounds eerily close to a combination of Mickey Gilley and Jerry Lee Lewis (close relatives of each other)
A totally great production!
Thanks, TB
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/06/24 03:33 AM
Hi Musician 17,

Wow - thanks for all the great comments - much appreciated and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/07/24 11:31 AM
Hi Firesong - thanks for your comments and glad you liked the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/09/24 12:14 AM
Hi Hans,

Thanks for all your kind comments - much appreciated and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/11/24 02:47 AM
Hi B.D. Thomas,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/13/24 01:14 AM
Hi Musician 17,

Thanks for your very generous comments and so glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: Deej56 Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/13/24 04:44 AM
Nigel,

Cool old time jazz stomper! Liked it from start to finish. Great vocal (check), cool backing band (check), smoking sax (check), funky hip piano (check) . . . yeah, it's got all the right elements. Excellent!

Deej
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/15/24 01:37 AM
Hi Firesong,

Thanks for your comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/15/24 11:49 PM
Hi Hans,

So glad you enjoyed the song and thanks for all your kind comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/16/24 10:30 PM
Hi B.D. Thomas,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/19/24 04:41 AM
Hi J&B,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/19/24 11:58 PM
Hi Floyd,

Thanks for your comments.

Best Regards
Nigel
Posted By: NigelSpiers Re: Ooh Ya Ya - 05/21/24 10:03 PM
Hi Torrey,

Thanks for your generous comments and glad you enjoyed the song.

Best Regards
Nigel
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