The Witch Queen of New Orleans
Redbone
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Marie, Marie, La, Voo-doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo-doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo-doo Yeady She's the witch queen oh, of New Orleans Of New Orleans I'm gonna tell you a story Strange as it now seems Of zombie voo-doo gris gris and The witch queen of New Orleans She lived in a world of magic Possessed by the devil's skew From a shack near the swamp lands Of mud pie brick Marie stirred her witches brew Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She's the witch queen oh, of New Orleans Of New Orleans Dime or a nickel any one could buy Voo-doo of any kind She had potions and lotions, herbs and tanna leaves Guaranteed to blow your mind Early one mornin' into mucky swamp dew Vanished Marie with hate in her eyes Though she'll never return all the Cajuns knew A witch queen never dies Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She'll put a spell on you Marie, Marie, La, Voo doo Yeady She's the witch queen oh Of New Orleans, of New Orleans
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Written by: LOLLY VEGAS, PAT VEGAS
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classifications"The Witch Queen of New Orleans" is a song by Redbone, which falls under the "Swamp Pop", "Funk Rock", "Cajun", and "R&B" genres, showing the band's unique blend of music styles.
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Release YearThis song was released in 1971 as part of Redbone's third studio album, "Message from a Drum", also known as "Le Chant Du Cygne Noir" in France.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United States: The song managed to reach #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the band's most successful hits.
- In the United Kingdom: It did even better in the UK, peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a legendary voodoo priestess named Marie Laveau of New Orleans, dubbed as the 'Witch Queen of New Orleans'.
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Band's BackgroundRedbone was a pioneering Native American rock band comprised of members with mixed-blood ancestry—Cajun, Cherokee, Yaqui, Shoshone and Mexican.
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SignificanceSongs like "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" reflected Redbone's unique cultural background, drawing influences from their Native American, Mexican, and Cajun heritages.
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Music StyleThe song is characterized by its catchy melodies, deep grooves, and layered vocal harmonies, representing the band's distinct blend of funk, rock, R&B, and Native American music.
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Pop Culture"The Witch Queen of New Orleans" has been covered by a number of other artists, including 14 Bis, Angel City, and Samantha Fox. It’s also been included in several TV shows and films for its timeless appeal.
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Distinct FeatureIts introduction with a distinct Indian war-dance beat sets the tone for the song and mirrors the band’s Native American cultural roots.
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Song Writing & CompositionIt was co-written by Redbone band members Lolly Vegas and Pat Vegas. It contains elements of pop, rock, and rhythm and blues, a unique fusion that characterises Redbone’s music.
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