New Orleans
Stampeders Lyrics
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(I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah)
I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah
(I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah)
A come on everybody take a trip with me
On down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
They got a honeysuckle droopin' on a honeysuckle vine
Well every southern bell is a Mississippi queen
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah
(I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah)
Well look out, hey, hey, yeah
(Well look out, hey, hey, yeah)
A come on everybody down to Basin Street
Listen to the music of the dixieland beat
Well the magnolia blossoms fill the air
Said you ain't been to heaven till you been down there
They got rich moss hangin' from a big oak tree
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Whoa
I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah
(I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah)
I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah
(I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah)
Well come on everybody take a trip with me
On down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Well the honeysuckle droopin' on a honeysuckle vine
And love is a growin' there all the time
Well every southern bell is a Mississippi queen
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
"New Orleans" by the Stampeders is a classic rock song that is an ode to the magical southern city of New Orleans. The song is an invitation to take a trip down the Mississippi, from the north to the south, all the way to the "Big Easy" that is New Orleans. The first verse starts with a call-to-action as the singer invites everyone to take a trip with him. The second verse paints a romantic picture of honeysuckle vines and constant love growing in New Orleans, suggesting the city has a sweet way about it. The third verse shifts the focus to Basin Street, the music hub of New Orleans, and to the magnolia blossoms, filling the air with the sweet perfume of the city. Overall, the lyrics are both inviting and poetic, painting a vivid picture of the South and the city of New Orleans.
The song was written by Richard Dodson (a member of the Stampeders), and first released in 1971. It quickly became a hit, reaching #6 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. A year later, the song won the Juno Award for Best Single of the Year by a Canadian group. The song has since become a timeless classic and a staple of classic rock radio stations.
Line by Line Meaning
I said a hey, hey, hey, yeah
Let's go and have some fun, everyone!
A come on everybody take a trip with me
On down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Let's go on a trip to New Orleans down the Mississippi River.
They got a honeysuckle droopin' on a honeysuckle vine
And a love is a growin' there all the time
Well every southern bell is a Mississippi queen
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
There's beauty and love everywhere, especially with the lovely southern belles in New Orleans.
Well look out, hey, hey, yeah
(Well look out, hey, hey, yeah)
Be ready for some excitement and adventure!
A come on everybody down to Basin Street
Listen to the music of the dixieland beat
Well the magnolia blossoms fill the air
Said you ain't been to heaven till you been down there
Let's head down to Basin Street to enjoy the lively and unique sounds of dixieland music while being surrounded by the sweet scent of magnolias.
They got rich moss hangin' from a big oak tree
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Enjoy the natural beauty of New Orleans with its amazing trees covered in moss.
Whoa
Expressing surprise or excitement.
Well come on everybody take a trip with me
On down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
One more time, let's head to New Orleans down the beautiful Mississippi River.
Well the honeysuckle droopin' on a honeysuckle vine
And love is a growin' there all the time
Well every southern bell is a Mississippi queen
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
New Orleans is a place of beauty, love, and lovely southern belles.
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
We're headed to New Orleans down the Mississippi River!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK JOSEPH GUIDA, JOSEPH F. ROYSTER
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@audreyp7071
Us 70's kids had the best time ever! So grateful
@broncycolon7020
Of course....no doubt about it 🍻🍻🍻🍻
@CorporalPitts
Yinz Betcha. Classic Stampeders 🥂🥂🥂 My Senior Lady Kate's Fave. "Hey, it's Kate here. Geaux NOLA. Who Dat ⚜🌶 Thx Corporal for sharing my take." Kathleen "Kate" PraiseSisterKate 👩🦳🙏🍀 70'sOldSchoolVeteransLOVE 🖤😎💕👩🦳💛
@aurelelevesque2225
best version of that song keep on rocking
@maryj.117
Rock on yeahhhhh!
@npolowski
If you from Canada in the 70's - can't help it methinks.
@maryj.2677
Play it loud and proud. Its all Canadian.ROCK AND ROLL..
@robwells5753
luv it boyz!!!
@mud-5470
Go saints
@waltermatheson427
THIS WALLY FROM THE BAND THE FACINATIONS....WE PLAYED THIS SONG AT THE ROCK REUNION IN HANNA ALBERTA IN 2003 CHECK IT OUT ..THE BASE PLAYER FROM THE STAMPEDERS..LOVED IT AND MY DDRUMMING....CHEERS..WALLY