Crawfish Fiesta is an album recorded in 1979 by Professor Longhair during his revival period only months before his death in January 1980. It was released by Alligator Records in 1980. It features Dr. John, who reprised his original role as guitarist in Longhair's band, Johnny Vidacovich on drums, Tony Dagradi and Andrew Kaslow on sax, and Longhair's long time conga player Alfred "Uganda" Roberts. The album was recorded at the Sea-Saint Studios in New Orleans and it was co-produced by Kaslow, his wife Allison and Bruce Iglauer. It won the first W.C. Handy Blues Album of the Year award in 1980. It was also voted as one of the Top 10 Albums of the Year by The New York Times. On October 16, 2012, Alligator Records reissued the album on vinyl with one previously unreleased bonus track, a cover Percy Mayfield's "River's Invitation" which was recorded during rehearsal of the recording session of this album Track listing All tracks composed by Roy Byrd; except where indicated "Big Chief" (Earl King; Ulis Gaines, Wardell Quezergue) – 3:13 "Her Mind is Gone" – 4:23 "Something on Your Mind" (Big Jay McNeely) – 4:10 "You're Driving Me Crazy" – 2:34 "Red Beans" (McKinley Morganfield) – 4:09 "Willie Fugal's Blues" – 2:03 "It's My Fault Darling" (Miles Grayson, Lermon Horton) – 4:54 "In the Wee Wee Hours" – 3:23 "Cry to Me" (Bert Russell) – 3:35 "Bald Head" – 2:58 "Whole Lotta Lovin'" (Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino) – 3:46 "Crawfish Fiesta" – 3:10 "River's Invitation" (Percy Mayfield) (bonus rehearsal track, 2012) – 3:14 Personnel Professor Longhair - vocals, piano Dr. John - guitar Tony Dagradi - tenor saxophone, horn arrangements Andrew Kaslow - tenor saxophone, horn arrangements Jim Moore - baritone saxophone Alfred "Uganda" Roberts - conga Johnny Vidacovich - drums David Lee Watson - bass Mac Rebennack - assistant producer References 1980 albums Professor Longhair albums Albums produced by Bruce Iglauer Albums published posthumously Alligator Records albums