"New Orleans" | ||||
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![]() 1960 45-rpm release by Gary U.S. Bonds (first pressing) | ||||
Single by Gary U.S. Bonds | ||||
from the album Dance 'Til Quarter to Three with U.S. Bonds | ||||
B-side | "Please Forgive Me" | |||
Released | September 1960 | |||
Genre | R&B, Rock & Roll | |||
Length | 2:44 | |||
Label | Legrand | |||
Songwriter(s) | Frank Guida, Joseph Royster [1] | |||
Producer(s) | Frank Guida | |||
Gary U.S. Bonds singles chronology | ||||
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"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. [2] Frank Guida also produced the track. [3] 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.
"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. [4]