New Orleans (Gary U.S. Bonds song)

"New Orleans" is a song written by Frank Guida and Joseph Royster and performed by Gary U.S. Bonds. It 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.[1] It was featured on his 1961 album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds.[2]

"New Orleans"
Single by Gary U.S. Bonds
from the album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds
B-side	"Please Forgive Me"
Released	September 1960
Genre	Rock and roll
Length	2:44
Label	Legrand
Songwriter(s)	Frank Guida, Joseph Royster
Producer(s)	Frank Guida
Gary U.S. Bonds singles chronology
"New Orleans" (1960) "Not Me" (1961)

The song was produced by Frank Guida.[3]

Other charting versions

• Bern Elliott and the Fenmen released a version of the song as a single in 1964 which reached #24 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
• Eddie Hodges released a version of the song as a single in 1965 which reached #44 on the U.S. pop chart.[5]
• The Chartbusters released a version of the song as a single in 1965 which reached #134 on the U.S. pop chart.[6]
• Steve Alaimo released a version of the song as a single in 1967 which reached #126 on the U.S. pop chart.[7]
• Neil Diamond released a version of the song as a single in 1968 which reached #51 on the U.S. pop chart.[8]
• Anthony Armstrong Jones released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1969 single "And Say Goodbye". It reached #28 on the U.S. country chart.[9]
• King Biscuit Boy released a version of the song as a single in 1975 which reached #68 in Canada.[10]
• Gillan released a version of the song as a single in 1981 which reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart.[11]

Other versions

• Dave Myers and The Surftones released a version of the song on their 1963 album The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle![12]
• The Ventures released a version of the song on their 1963 album Let's Go![13]
• The Strangeloves released a version of the song on their 1965 album I Want Candy.[14]
• Dick and Dee Dee released a version of the song on their 1966 album Songs We've Sung on Shindig.[15]
• Paul Revere & the Raiders released a version of the song on their 1966 album Just Like Us![16]
• The Kingsmen released a version of the song on their 1964 album The Kingsmen Volume II[17] and on their 1966 album 15 Great Hits.[18]
• Travis Wammack released a version of the song as a single in 1973, but it did not chart.[19]
• Dr. John released a version of the song on his 1975 album Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation.[20]
• Neil Sedaka released a version of the song featuring Bonds on his 1984 album Come See About Me.[21]
• Joan Jett and The Blackhearts released a version of the song on their 1984 album Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth.[22]
• Robbie Coltrane released a version of the song as a single in 1988 in the UK, but it did not chart.[23]
• Teresa Brewer released a version of the song on her 1991 compilation album 16 Most Requested Songs.[24]
• Ray Stevens released a version of the song on his 2007 album New Orleans Moon.[25]
• The Grateful Dead performed the song live 3 times in 1970, and once in 1984 along with members of The Band.[26]
• The song was performed in the 1998 movie the Blues Brothers 2000 by the The Blues Brothers Band and "The Louisiana Gator Boys". It was also included in the movie's soundtrack album.

References

1. "Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Chart Positions". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
2. "Gary U.S. Bonds, Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
3. "Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Single Release". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
4. "Bern Elliott and the Fenmen, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
5. "Eddie Hodges, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
6. "The Chartbusters, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
7. "Steve Alaimo, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
8. "Neil Diamond, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
9. "Anthony Armstrong Jones, "And Say Goodbye" Single Release". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
10. "King Biscuit Boy, "New Orleans" Single Release". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
11. "Gillan, "New Orleans" Chart Position". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
12. "Dave Myers and The Surftones, The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle!". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
13. "The Ventures, Let's Go!". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
14. "The Strangeloves, I Want Candy". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
15. "Dick and Dee Dee, Songs We've Sung on Shindig". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
16. "Paul Revere & the Raiders, Just Like Us!". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
17. "The Kingsmen, Volume II". Retrieved February 25, 2019.
18. "The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
19. "Travis Wammack, "New Orleans" Single Release". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
20. "Dr. John, Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
21. "Neil Sedaka, Come See About Me". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
22. "Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
23. "Robbie Coltrane, "New Orleans" Single Release". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
24. "Teresa Brewer, 16 Most Requested Songs". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
25. "Ray Stevens, New Orleans Moon". Retrieved February 24, 2019.
26. "SetList Program". Retrieved October 5, 2019..