NEW ORLEANS

Created on 02/10/2002
Latest update on 22/05/2023

Artist: Gary U.S. Bonds
Author: Joseph Royster/Frank Guida
Label: Legrand
Year: 1960

Top 5 R&B, top 10 US. Legrand operated from Norfolk, VA, a long way from New Orleans.

Covers:

1960:

Big Boy Myles [with Mac Rebennack's band on Ace; answer from the real New Orleans]

1961:

Johnny Hallyday [as A New Orleans]

1964:

Bern Elliott & The Fenmen

1964:

Alex Harvey [& his Soul Band (UK)]

1965:

Eddie Hodges

1966:

Neil Diamond

1967:

Wilson Pickett

1972:

Harley Quinne

1979:

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

1981:

Gillan

1998:

Louisiana Gator Boys & The Blues Brothers Band [in film Blues Brothers 2000]

2001:

Steve Alaimo

2008:

Hans Theessink

2011:

Jeff Beck [with Gary U.S. Bonds]

2016:

Dr. John & John Fogerty

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