The song "Port O' Call (Savannah '55)" by Bertie Higgins tells the story of a man who was born in Savannah in 1955 and grew up with his father, who was a sailor. His father always told him that his mother died when she gave birth to him, and he believed his father because he never lied to him. Following in his father's footsteps, the protagonist of the song lives a life of adventure and recklessness, fishing, fighting, and raising hell. He travels from port to port, engaging in casual relationships with women and experiencing the nightlife and pleasures each place has to offer. One stormy night, he arrives in New Orleans and goes looking for a bottle and a friend. There, he encounters a woman standing in the rain near Café d'l'Amour. She catches his attention, and they strike up a conversation. They walk and talk, and she eventually takes him to her room above Bourbon Street. In her room, they create a romantic atmosphere with candlelight, soft music, perfume, and red wine. The man pays for their encounter and starts to undress the woman. However, when he notices a locket around her neck, he becomes intrigued. Opening the locket, he discovers a faded photograph of his father and his mother on their wedding day in Savannah in 1955. On the back of the photograph, there is a simple inscription that says, "I love you, Savannah '55". The song suggests that the woman the man encounters is his long-lost mother, whom he believed to be dead. This revelation shocks him and adds a layer of complexity and emotion to their encounter. The man's story is a tale of unexpected connections, lost and found love, and the rediscovery of his past.
