New Orleans
Paul Revere And The Raiders Lyrics
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I said a hey hey hey yeah
I said a hey hey hey yeah
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
I said a hey hey hey yeah
I said a hey hey hey yeah
Well c'mon take a stroll down on Basin street
An' listen to the music with the Dixieland beat
Where the magnolia blossoms they fill the air
And if you ain't been to heaven then you ain't been there
You got french moss hanging from a big oak tree
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
I said a hey hey hey yeah I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
Is a Mississippi Queen down the Mississippi down in New Orleans oww
I said a hey hey hey yeah I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
The lyrics to Paul Revere and The Raiders' song "New Orleans" paint a picture of the vibrant and romantic atmosphere of the city. The song invites the listener to take a trip down to Mississippi and to experience the beauty and magnificence of New Orleans firsthand. The upbeat and enthusiastic tone of the lyrics invites the listener to join the journey and explore the southern belle culture where love blooms everywhere.
The lyrics mention how the honeysuckle blossoms on the vine in New Orleans, where every southern belle is a Mississippi Queen. The song highlights the iconic music scene in the city, with Dixieland beat, magnolia blossoms filling the air, and French moss hanging from big oak trees. The lyrics capture the essence of the city, the culture, music, and the love that is felt everywhere.
Overall, the lyrics to "New Orleans" are a celebration of the beauty of the city and what it represents, and it is an invitation for everyone to come and experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
I said a hey hey hey yeah
Let's get excited and hype up for the trip to New Orleans
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Let's all go together and have an adventure
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
We will travel from Mississippi to New Orleans
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
The flowers are blooming all over the place
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
Southern women are always ready to fall in love
Is a Mississippi Queen down the Mississippi down in New Orleans oww
Southern women are the most amazing and charming women in New Orleans
Well c'mon take a stroll down on Basin street
We will walk down Basin street to explore the sights and sounds
An' listen to the music with the Dixieland beat
We will dance to the Dixieland music, which is really upbeat
Where the magnolia blossoms they fill the air
The scent of magnolia flowers is all around us
And if you ain't been to heaven then you ain't been there
If you haven't been to New Orleans, you haven't experienced heaven on earth
You got french moss hanging from a big oak tree
There are moss-covered oak trees which are so intriguing
I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
Be careful and alert, there's so much to see and do
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Let's continue our adventure and explore the beauty of the south
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mean Dean
This is the best cover of "New Orleans". I'm not just saying that, because I'm a big Paul Revere & The Raiders fan. I'm saying it, because The Raiders are talented. Paul Revere does a great job on vocals, assuming it is Paul singing. THIS SONG ROCKS!!!
rslitman
This is one of the few Mark Lindsay-era Raiders recordings on which Paul himself sings lead. The only other one I can think of now (possibly the only other one, period) is "Ain't Nobody Who Can Do It Like Lesley [or Leslie] Can".
Mean Dean
WOW!! I've actually heard this song before. This was originally done by Gary US Bonds around 1961 or 1962 (not sure exactly). Great cover song that Paul Revere & The Raiders did on this album. Thanks Chris for posting this :)
TigerTrak
The best version of this song! The ending rocks!! Heavy drums the best!
ronfowlermusic
A rare lead vocal turn from Paul - who makes no claims about being a good singer, but I think he does just fine here.
Mean Dean
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Mean Dean
Yes, I did another plug. I want everyone to know that both your channels rock.
Mean Dean
@Deltoid71 Oh, no problem. There were a lot of songs about New Orleans made over the years. Believe it or not, I actually like "Battle Of New Orleans" done by Johnny Horton. I'm not much into country music, but that was kind of a cool song. Came out circa 1958 (before I was born). PEACE!!!
Mean Dean
@Deltoid71 By the way, Paul Revere & The Raiders do a real cool version of "Satisfaction" which is on this same album. As you know, it was The Rolling Stones' biggest hit ever!! For more Raiders music, check out my friends channel, bze2nlz4. My friend has great Raiders music and good stuff from the '60's and '70's. And, check out her other channel, bze2nlz1. Lots of good stuff from that same era and great music from the Chicago Area.
abachanable
This Song was played in The Second Film of The Blues Brothers