In 1993 with the New Orleans Saints starting the season 5 & 0, WWL 870am's Buddy D said "if the Saints make it to the Superbowl I will wear a dress to the game, and I'm going to need a tentmaker to make the dress since I am so big"! On that day, Abdul D. Tentmakur was born. I called in to offer my services in making the dress, and from that point on became a regular fixture on the pre and post game shows.
At the start of the 1999-2000 season, I started writing song parodies about the Saint's players, coaches, etc. and singing them live on the radio. After an article about Abdul by Angus Lind, and then a story on Ch. 4 news with Jim Henderson, the fans wanted copies of the songs, so I decided to record a CD, and donate the proceeds to charity. Now five CD's later, and over $30,000 donated to various local charities, here we are.
Jan. 2005: It is with great sorrow that I have to announce the death of Buddy D. Buddy passed away on Jan 7th, at the age of 73 of a heart attack. Without Buddy D, there would not have been an Abdul. Buddy's pre and post game shows were the avenue not only for my songs, but also a vent for all of the frustrated Saints fans. He was always nice to me and my family, and supported me in everything I did. He was a good friend, and he will be sadly missed......God Bless you Buddy!
WHAT A SEASON! WE DID IT! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Never in my lifetime did I think I would get to see it, but it happen, and I was there! The entire season was a dream, but I will never forget the last few weeks...the playoff games, the dress parade, the SUPERBOWL, and then the "Lombardi Gras Who Dat Tuesday" parade!
NEW CD! "Finally next year in New Orleans" is now in local stores!
The CD can be purchased at the following stores:
New Orleans: The Crabnet on Decatur, or Black and Gold in Metairie, La Music factory on Decatur
Covington: Mike's Den (Mandeville), and Black and Gold Shop
Westbank: Bayou Sports (Terrytown) and Lil G's Restaurant in Belle Chasse
Houma Thib: Hofman Music (Thibadeaux), LA Cajun Stuff (Houma)
Slidell: Geaux for the Gold (Gause Blvd exit)
Or you can order them on line by sending $15 (please make cks payable to Al Daquin) to "Abdul CD" 13204 Little Bluff Dr, Vancleave, MS 39565.
I now have copies of all of my CD's so all of them are available for order if you want the "box set".
If you have a business interested in helping me sell the CD's please contact me by the email button below.
Proceeds from this year's CD went to the "Challenger's Baseball League"...a baseball league for handicap children...visit their link below for more information on how to help...see "more photos for pics of my day with the Challengers!
