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1960 single by Gary U.S. Bonds
"New Orleans " is a song written by
Frank Guida and Joseph Royster and performed by
Gary U.S. Bonds . It was featured on his 1961 album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds .
[2]
Frank Guida also produced the track.
[3] Backing was provided by Gene Barge's group
The Church Street Five .
Chart performance
"New Orleans" reached #5 on the
U.S. R&B chart , #6 on the
U.S. pop chart , and #16 on the
UK Singles Chart in 1960.
[4]
Other charting versions
Bern Elliott and the Fenmen - a single, in 1964, which reached #24 on the UK Singles Chart.
[5]
Eddie Hodges - a single, in 1965, which reached #44 on the U.S. pop chart.
[6]
The Chartbusters - a single, in 1965, which reached #134 on the U.S. pop chart.
[7]
Steve Alaimo - a single, in 1967, which reached #126 on the U.S. pop chart.
[8]
Neil Diamond - a single, in 1968, which reached #51 on the U.S. pop chart.
[9]
Anthony Armstrong Jones , as the
B-side to his 1969 single "And Say Goodbye". It reached #28 on the
U.S. country chart .
[10]
Harley Quinne, in 1972, reaching #19 in the UK Charts
King Biscuit Boy - a single, in 1975, which reached #68 in
Canada .
[11]
Gillan - a single, in 1981, which reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart.
[12]
Other versions
Dave Myers and The Surftones , on their 1963 album The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle!
[13]
The Ventures , on their 1963 album Let's Go!
[14]
The Strangeloves , on their 1965 album I Want Candy .
[15]
Dick and Dee Dee , on their 1966 album Songs We've Sung on Shindig .
[16]
Wilson Pickett , on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett .
[17]
Paul Revere & the Raiders , on their 1966 album
Just Like Us!
[18]
The Kingsmen , on their 1964 album
The Kingsmen Volume II
[19] and on their 1966 album
15 Great Hits .
[20]
Travis Wammack , as a single in 1973, but it did not chart.
[21]
Dr. John , on his 1975 album Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation .
[22]
Neil Sedaka , featuring Bonds, on his 1984 album
Come See About Me .
[23]
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts , on their 1984 album
Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth .
[24]
Robbie Coltrane , as a single in 1988 in the UK, but it did not chart.
[25]
Teresa Brewer , on her 1991 compilation album 16 Most Requested Songs .
[26]
Ray Stevens , on his 2007 album New Orleans Moon .
[27]
The
Grateful Dead performed the song live 3 times in 1970, and once in 1984 along with members of
The Band .
[28]
The song was performed in the 1998 movie the
Blues Brothers 2000 by the
Blues Brothers Band and "
The Louisiana Gator Boys ". It was also included in the movie's
soundtrack album .
References
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"discogs.com" . discogs.com . 1960. Retrieved June 7, 2021 .
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"Gary U.S. Bonds, Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds " .
Discogs . 1961. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Single Release" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Chart Positions" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Bern Elliott and the Fenmen, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Eddie Hodges, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"The Chartbusters, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Steve Alaimo, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Neil Diamond, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Anthony Armstrong Jones, "And Say Goodbye" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1969. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"King Biscuit Boy, "New Orleans" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1975. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Gillan, "New Orleans" Chart Position" . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Dave Myers and The Surftones, The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle! " .
Discogs . 1963. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"The Ventures, Let's Go! " .
Discogs . 31 August 1963. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"The Strangeloves, I Want Candy " .
Discogs . 1965. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Dick and Dee Dee, Songs We've Sung on Shindig " .
Discogs . 1966. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Wilson Pickett, The Wicked Pickett " .
Discogs . 1967. Retrieved December 3, 2023 .
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"Paul Revere & the Raiders, Just Like Us! " .
Discogs . 1966. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"The Kingsmen, Volume II " .
Discogs . 1964. Retrieved February 25, 2019 .
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"The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits " .
Discogs . 1966. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Travis Wammack, "New Orleans" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1973. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Dr. John, Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation " .
Discogs . 1975. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Neil Sedaka, Come See About Me " .
Discogs . 1984. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth " .
Discogs . 1984. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Robbie Coltrane, "New Orleans" Single Release" .
Discogs . 1988. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Teresa Brewer, 16 Most Requested Songs " .
Discogs . 1991. Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"Ray Stevens, New Orleans Moon " .
Discogs . Retrieved February 24, 2019 .
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"SetList Program" . Retrieved October 5, 2019 . .
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