Witch Queen Of New Orleans

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About 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.


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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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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" is a song written by the two founding members of Redbone, brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas.
Band's Origin
Redbone was an American rock band, formed in the late 1960s in Los Angeles, California. They were known for their blend of rhythm, blues, country, rock, and Native American music.
Release Details
The track was released in 1971 and reached number 21 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1972.
Chart Performance
The song was a significant success in Europe as well, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in the Netherlands.
Song Subject
The lyrics of "Witch Queen of New Orleans" refer to Marie Laveau, the known Louisiana Creole practitioner of Voodoo in New Orleans in the 1800s, hence the title.
Album Details
The song comes from the band's second album, "Message from a Drum," which was also referred to as "The Witch Queen of New Orleans" in its European release.
Band's Heritage
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" reflects Redbone's pride in their Native American heritage—they were one of the few rock bands to incorporate elements of Native American music into their songs.
Brothers' Background
Pat and Lolly Vegas, the creators of the song, were of Yaqui, Shoshone, and Mexican heritage. They actively highlighted their indigenous roots in their music.
Iconic Music
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" is still remembered as one of Redbone's most iconic and popular songs.
Cultural Influence
The song continues to influence contemporary works—it has been covered by multiple artists and featured in different media, such as movies and TV shows.
Cover Versions
Among the artists who covered "Witch Queen of New Orleans" are Tom Jones, who included the track in his 1973 album, and the Swedish band First Aid Kit.
Movie Appearances
"Witch Queen of New Orleans" was included on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino’s movie “Django Unchained”.

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