New Orleans (Gary U.S. Bonds song)

{{Infobox song

| name = New Orleans

| type = single

| artist = Gary U.S. Bonds

| album = Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds

| cover = New_Orleans_(U.S_Bonds_45rpm_single).jpg

| caption = 1960 45-rpm release by Gary U.S. Bonds
(first pressing)

| B-side = Please Forgive Me

| released = {{Start date|1960|9}}

| recorded =

| genre = R&B, Rock & Roll

| length = {{Duration|m=2|s=44}}

| label = Legrand

| writer = Frank Guida, Joseph Royster{{cite web|title=discogs.com|url=https://www.discogs.com/US-Bonds-New-Orleans-/release/11765547|website=discogs.com|year=1960 |accessdate=June 7, 2021}}

| producer = Frank Guida

| prev_title =

| prev_year =

| next_title = Not Me

| next_year = 1961

}}

"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.{{cite web|title=Gary U.S. Bonds, Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds|website=Discogs |year=1961 |url=https://www.discogs.com/U-S-Bonds-Dance-Til-Quarter-To-Three-With-U-S-Bonds/release/2160248|access-date=February 24, 2019}} Frank Guida also produced the track.{{cite web|title=Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Single Release|url=http://www.45cat.com/record/451003us3|access-date=February 24, 2019}} Backing was provided by Gene Barge's group The Church Street Five. Bonds's version was reportedly a favorite of British musician and member of The Beatles, John Lennon.

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.{{cite web|title=Gary U.S. Bonds, "New Orleans" Chart Positions|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Gary+U.S.+Bonds&id=17100|access-date=February 24, 2019}}

Other charting versions

Bern Elliott and the Fenmen - a single, in 1964, which reached #24 on the UK Singles Chart.{{cite web|title=Bern Elliott and the Fenmen, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Bern+Elliott+%26+the+Fenmen&id=4373|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Eddie Hodges - a single, in 1965, which reached #44 on the U.S. pop chart.{{cite web|title=Eddie Hodges, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Eddie+Hodges&id=13566|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
The Chartbusters - a single, in 1965, which reached #134 on the U.S. pop chart.{{cite web|title=The Chartbusters, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+The+Chartbusters&id=69146|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Steve Alaimo - a single, in 1967, which reached #126 on the U.S. pop chart.{{cite web|title=Steve Alaimo, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Steve+Alaimo&id=39294|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Neil Diamond - a single, in 1968, which reached #51 on the U.S. pop chart.{{cite web|title=Neil Diamond, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Neil+Diamond&id=30249|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Anthony Armstrong Jones, as the B-side to his 1969 single "And Say Goodbye". It reached #28 on the U.S. country chart.{{cite web|title=Anthony Armstrong Jones, "And Say Goodbye" Single Release|website=Discogs |year=1969 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Anthony-Armstrong-Jones-And-Say-Goodbye/release/5628868|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Harley Quinne, in 1972, reaching #19 in the UK Charts
King Biscuit Boy - a single, in 1975, which reached #68 in Canada.{{cite web|title=King Biscuit Boy, "New Orleans" Single Release|website=Discogs |year=1975 |url=https://www.discogs.com/King-Biscuit-Boy-New-Orleans/release/6682905|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Gillan - a single, in 1981, which reached #17 on the UK Singles Chart.{{cite web|title=Gillan, "New Orleans" Chart Position|url=http://musicvf.com/song.php?title=New+Orleans+by+Gillan&id=17634|access-date=February 24, 2019}}

Other versions

Dave Myers and The Surftones, on their 1963 album The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle!{{cite web|title=Dave Myers and The Surftones, The Winners of the 18 Band Surf Battle!|website=Discogs |year=1963 |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Rhythm-Kings-Dave-Myers-The-Surftones-The-Winners-Of-The-18-Band-Surf-Battle/release/7277038|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
The Ventures, on their 1963 album Let's Go!{{cite web|title=The Ventures, Let's Go!|website=Discogs |date=31 August 1963 |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Ventures-Lets-Go/release/7319132|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
The Strangeloves, on their 1965 album I Want Candy.{{cite web|title=The Strangeloves, I Want Candy|website=Discogs |year=1965 |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Strangeloves-I-Want-Candy/release/1956228|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Dick and Dee Dee, on their 1966 album Songs We've Sung on Shindig.{{cite web|title=Dick and Dee Dee, Songs We've Sung on Shindig|website=Discogs |year=1966 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Dick-And-DeeDee-Songs-Weve-Sung-On-Shindig/release/3744596|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Wilson Pickett, on his 1967 album The Wicked Pickett.{{cite web|title=Wilson Pickett, The Wicked Pickett|website=Discogs |year=1967 |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/278955-Wilson-Pickett-The-Wicked-Pickett|access-date=December 3, 2023}}
Paul Revere & the Raiders, on their 1966 album Just Like Us!{{cite web|title=Paul Revere & the Raiders, Just Like Us!|website=Discogs |year=1966 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Paul-Revere-The-Raiders-Just-Like-Us/release/11807645|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
The Kingsmen, on their 1964 album The Kingsmen Volume II{{cite web|title=The Kingsmen, Volume II|website=Discogs |year=1964 |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Kingsmen-Volume-II/master/408754|access-date=February 25, 2019}} and on their 1966 album 15 Great Hits.{{cite web|title=The Kingsmen, 15 Great Hits|website=Discogs |year=1966 |url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Kingsmen-15-Great-Hits/master/498373|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Bill Haley and His Comets, recorded January 1966 and released on Whisky a Go-Go album for Orfeon Records. {{cite web|title=Bill Haley and His Comets, Whisky a Go Go|website=Discogs |year=1966 |url=https://www.discogs.com/master/1641772-Bill-Haley-And-His-Comets-Whisky-A-Go-Go|access-date=March 19, 2025}}, plus live renditions on later albums.
Travis Wammack, as a single in 1973, but it did not chart.{{cite web|title=Travis Wammack, "New Orleans" Single Release|website=Discogs |year=1973 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Travis-Wammack-New-Orleans/release/8330519|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Dr. John, on his 1975 album Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation.{{cite web|title=Dr. John, Dr. John and His New Orleans Congregation|website=Discogs |year=1975 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Dr-John-Dr-John-And-His-New-Orleans-Congregation/release/3916413|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Neil Sedaka, featuring Bonds, on his 1984 album Come See About Me.{{cite web|title=Neil Sedaka, Come See About Me|website=Discogs |year=1984 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Neil-Sedaka-Come-See-About-Me/release/12568943|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, on their 1984 album Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth.{{cite web|title=Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth|website=Discogs |year=1984 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Joan-Jett-And-The-Blackhearts-Glorious-Results-Of-A-Misspent-Youth/release/1607589|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Robbie Coltrane, as a single in 1988 in the UK, but it did not chart.{{cite web|title=Robbie Coltrane, "New Orleans" Single Release|website=Discogs |year=1988 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Robbie-Coltrane-New-Orleans/release/3999583|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Teresa Brewer, on her 1991 compilation album 16 Most Requested Songs.{{cite web|title=Teresa Brewer, 16 Most Requested Songs|website=Discogs |year=1991 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Teresa-Brewer-16-Most-Requested-Songs/release/11644985|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
Ray Stevens, on his 2007 album New Orleans Moon.{{cite web|title=Ray Stevens, New Orleans Moon|website=Discogs |url=https://www.discogs.com/Ray-Stevens-New-Orleans-Moon/release/12284442|access-date=February 24, 2019}}
The Grateful Dead performed the song live 3 times in 1970, and once in 1984 along with members of The Band.{{cite web|title=SetList Program|url=https://www.setlists.net/?search=true&venue=&city=&state=&month=&day=&year=&songs=new+orleans%0D%0A&submit=Search|access-date=October 5, 2019}}.
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.