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"
ReleasedSeptember 1960 (1960-09)
GenreRock and roll
Length2:44
LabelLegrand
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

References
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  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.
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  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.
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