Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews . Growing up in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, "Trombone Shorty" was participating in brass band parades as a child, carrying his trombone even before his arms were long enough to reach all the positions of the slide. Andrews was a bandleader by the age of 6. Originally attracting attention for his youth, by his teens he was attracting attention for his musical virtuosity as well.
He attended the prestigious New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA). And as a graduate he joined the ranks of others like Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr., Irvin Mayfield and Nicholas Payton.
In 2005, he was a featured member of Lenny Kravitz's horn section for a world tour that shared billing with acts such as Aerosmith.
Six weeks after the levees failed in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, some of the city's greatest musicians came to Austin, Texas, to record a benefit CD called Sing Me Back Home at Wire Studios with producers Leo Sacks and Ray Bardani. With their lives in storm-tossed transition, the all-star collective was christened The New Orleans Social Club. Andrews was the featured guest on "Hey Troy, Your Mama's Calling You," a tribute to "Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Calling You" which was a Latin-jazz-soul hit for the Jimmy Castor Bunch on Smash Records in 1966. Andrews also performed on "Where Y'At" as part of The Sixth Ward All-Star Brass Band Revue featuring Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers.
In London, during the summer of 2006, Andrews began working with producer Bob Ezrin and U2 at Abbey Road Studios. This association led to Andrews performing with U2 and Green Day during the re-opening of the New Orleans Superdome for the NFL’s Monday Night Football pre-game show.
To wrap up 2006, Andrews appeared on the NBC television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Leading a group of New Orleans musicians, he performed the holiday classic "O Holy Night" which drew such an enthusiastic response from viewers that NBC released the single for free download on their web site.
Kicking off 2007, New Orleans’ premier music magazine, Offbeat, named Andrews their Performer of the Year. He also garnered honors as Best Contemporary Jazz Performer.
As of 2009, his current project is Orleans Avenue, a funk/pop/hip-hop mix including musicians Mike Ballard on bass, Dan Oestreicher on baritone sax, Clarence "Trixzéy" Slaughter on tenor sax, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums, and Dwayne "Big D" Williams on percussion.
Ooh Poo Pah Doo
Trombone Shorty Lyrics
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They call me the most
Ooh poo pah doo
They call me the most, yeah
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
Now ooh poo pah doo
They call me the most
They call me the most
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
Create disturbance in your mind
Create disturbance in your mind
Create disturbance in your mind
Create disturbance in your mind
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
Lord have mercy
Soul is happy children
Ooh pah doo
They call me the most
Oh, mama, mama, mama, mama
Don't you know they call me the most, hey
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
Look in here baby, here's what I'm gonna do
Ring a few bells in your ear
Ring a few bells in your ear
Ring a few bells in your ear
Ring a few bells in your ear
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
The lyrics to "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" by Trombone Shorty describe the singer as being called "the most" by others. He then goes on to say that he won't stop trying until he creates a disturbance in the listener's mind. The repetition of "create disturbance in your mind" emphasizes the singer's determination to leave a lasting impact on the listener. The refrain is punctuated by the exclamation "Lord have mercy, soul is happy children," which could be interpreted as a cry of joy or a reassurance of the singer's own satisfaction with his music.
The next verses repeat the same phrases as the first, with slight variations in emphasis. The singer mentions that he wants to ring a few bells in the listener's ear and create a disturbance in their mind. The phrase "ooh poo pah doo" itself doesn't seem to have a clear meaning, but it does add to the playful, upbeat tone of the song.
Overall, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" is a lively, exuberant song about the singer's determination to make an impact on his listeners. It's a celebration of the power of music to move people and stir the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna tell you about ooh poo pah doo
I want to introduce you to the concept of ooh poo pah doo
They call me the most
I am known as the best in what I do
Ooh poo pah doo
The catchy phrase that I've coined
I won't stop tryin' till I create disturbance in your mind
I will keep going until I give you an experience you'll never forget
Create disturbance in your mind
I want to leave a lasting impact on your thoughts
Lord have mercy
Acknowledging the divine presence around us
Soul is happy children
My soul rejoices with this music and I hope yours does too
Oh, mama, mama, mama, mama
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm
Don't you know they call me the most, hey
I want you to know that I am considered the best
Look in here baby, here's what I'm gonna do
Let me show you what I am capable of
Ring a few bells in your ear
I want to make sure you remember this moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSIE HILL
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