The Witch Queen of New Orleans

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About The Witch Queen of New Orleans

"The Witch Queen of New Orleans" is a 1971 song by Redbone. The single was released from Redbone's third album Message from a Drum, which is also titled The Witch Queen of New Orleans in its European release. The song peaked at No. 2 in the United Kingdom and No. 21 in the United States.


Year:
1971
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Marie
Marie
La
Voodoo veau
She'll put a spell on you
Marie
Marie
La
Voodoo veau
She'll put a spell on you
Marie
Marie
La
Voodoo veau
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 voodoo gris gris
And the witch-queen of New Orleans
She lived in a magic possessed
By the devils skew
From a shack near the swamp lands
Made of mud be brick
Marie stirred her witches brew

Marie
Marie

Dime or a nickel anyone could buy
Voodoo of any kind
She had potions and lotions herb
And tanna leaves guaranteed to blow your mind
Early one mornin' into mucky swamp
Dew vanished Marie with hate in her eyes
Tho' she'll never return all the Cajuns knew
A witch-queen never dies

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Redbone is a Native American rock group that was most active in the 1970s. They reached the Top 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974 with the million-selling gold-certified single, "Come and Get Your Love". more »

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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.
Release Year
This 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.
Chart Performance
In 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.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by a legendary voodoo priestess named Marie Laveau of New Orleans, dubbed as the 'Witch Queen of New Orleans'.
Band's Background
Redbone was a pioneering Native American rock band comprised of members with mixed-blood ancestry—Cajun, Cherokee, Yaqui, Shoshone and Mexican.
Significance
Songs like "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" reflected Redbone's unique cultural background, drawing influences from their Native American, Mexican, and Cajun heritages.
Music Style
The 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.
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.
Distinct Feature
Its introduction with a distinct Indian war-dance beat sets the tone for the song and mirrors the band’s Native American cultural roots.
Song Writing & Composition
It 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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