Alligator and the Bayou Boogie Band

Alligator with fierce but captivating eyes sometimes red glare
  The Man with a title given by the High Priest of his Tribe 
  A man gifted at Birth for the World to be entertained by.
  Though much more then the Entertainer inside ~

  This Man a poet , a man of wisdom and power 
  Playing his cordless accordion or Guitar on the tiny Bar
  Powerful stares , people dancing crazy underneath a moonlit sky
  His trance , a spell on others , not to be denied 

  A Force stronger then you will know , be dared to reckon with 
  His name was given at birth for a reason , A Scorpio
  Legacy throughout Europe and deep woods in the Bayou 
  Alligator loved by many , playing Jimmy Hendrix to Zydeco 

  Alligator , the man on fire , women can not help but desire 
  In Monterey Bay, California, he plays , magical surprise 
  be warned if you go with date to see him  "Alligator " 
  At the end of your dancing to Zydeco and blues 
  your date will be in Trance , one glare into his eyes 
  she will be wanting He at the end of the night , your demise.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 5/1/2017 7:03:00 PM
I used to go out to see Alligator in Monterey back in the early 90's. Are you still in contact with him? I had a couple of his tapes, but lost them over time. I now manage a restaurant and we have a music program that he would likely have no interest in, but I would like to see how he's doing.
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Date: 11/10/2013 1:05:00 PM
Congratulations!!! Shanity --It was nice viewing your Featured Poem on the soups Home page :) this past week. Take Care and enjoy the NEW coming week.... *Luv~ > LINDA <
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Date: 11/10/2013 2:23:00 PM
Thank-you very much ~ An honor for he , Alligator , a wonderful Musician and friend .
Date: 11/4/2013 9:53:00 AM
Hey! I don't know much about the latest cats on stand. I'm 84 and go back to Pete Fountain and Al Hurt. I do know the spell they can cast. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Date: 11/4/2013 5:23:00 PM
Well Thank-you Kind Sir ..This is an Honor indeed , and one The "Alligator " known as Gator , deserves .The hidden Picasso ~
Date: 10/25/2013 3:14:00 PM
File Gumbo and Zydeco --- Great contributions to Americana... Loved your tribute... Reminded me of many memorable nights at Pat O'Brien's in N'Orleans before Emile (Emcee) passed on.... Jake
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Date: 10/25/2013 4:31:00 PM
Thank-you My Cajun friend ! Wish you were in my area , we could go have Crawfish ! well, ya find them , I live in Portland , Org. so many good people we lost , if you go to my poem "Barry Cowsill " you will see , N.O. he refused to leave . Café Du Mode ~ I want to go back !
Date: 10/23/2013 1:58:00 PM
Excellent journey! Thanks! I'm from New Orleans too!
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Date: 10/24/2013 8:21:00 AM
Love It ! I am wishing you all well my friend , I was there with this man I speak of visiting "Barry Cowsill " before Katrina, his disappearance after , was always a hidden thought , he stayed and defied the odds. I want to move there , ready for change ~
Date: 10/22/2013 1:51:00 PM
- A poem that is enjoyable to read and it's really well written. - I hope your friend will read it. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/22/2013 2:40:00 PM
A due~ he would adore you !!
Date: 10/22/2013 1:36:00 PM
Nice poem to your beloved friend and i enjoyed it'.
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Date: 10/22/2013 2:39:00 PM
Thank-you my sweet friend !
Date: 10/21/2013 2:34:00 PM
A good read.
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Date: 10/22/2013 12:16:00 AM
Thank-you for reading , Love Shanity Rain.
Date: 10/21/2013 1:30:00 PM
Hats off to you and your friend. It's good to see Zydeco alive and well. (I'm a big fan of Beau Jocque myself)
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Date: 10/21/2013 1:49:00 PM
Merci Bou coup! it's great to Dance ~
Date: 10/21/2013 1:16:00 PM
This was written for my friend whom plays Zydeco like no other I have seen !
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