Mississippi Queen

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About Mississippi Queen

"Mississippi Queen" is a song by the American rock band Mountain. Considered a rock classic, it was their most successful single, reaching number 21 in the Billboard Hot 100 record chart in 1970. The song is included on the group's debut album and several live recordings have been issued. "Mississippi Queen" has been recorded by several artists, including W. A. S. P., Sam Kinison, Amanda Ayala, Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Ozzy Osbourne, the latter of whom had a hit with the song in 2005.  


Year:
2009
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Mississippi Queen
You know what I mean
Mississippi Queen
She taught me everything

Went down around Vicksburg
Around Louisiana way
Where lived the Cajun Lady
Aboard the Mississippi Queen

You know she was a dancer
She moved better on wine

While the rest of them dudes were gettin' their kicks
Boy, I beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine

Mississippi Queen
If you know what I mean
Mississippi Queen
She taught me everything

This lady she asked me
If I would be her man
You know that I told her
I'd do what I can

To keep her lookin' pretty
Buy her dresses that shine

While the rest of them dudes were makin' their friends
Boy, I beg your pardon, I was loosin' mine

You know she was a dancer
She moved better on wine

While the rest of them dudes were gettin' their kicks
Boy, I beg your pardon, I was gettin' mine

Yeah, Mississippi Queen

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Mountain

A mountain is a large landform that stretches above the surrounding land in a limited area usually in the form of a peak. A mountain is generally steeper than a hill. Mountains are formed through tectonic forces or volcanism. These forces can locally raise the surface of the earth by over 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Mountains erode slowly through the action of rivers, weather conditions, and glaciers. A few mountains are isolated summits, but most occur in huge mountain ranges. more »

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Written by: David Rea, Felix Pappalardi, Laurence Laing, Leslie A. Weinstein

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Original Artist – Mountain
"Mississippi Queen" was originally performed by the American rock band Mountain. The song comes from their debut studio album, "Climbing!" which was released in 1970.
Main Songwriters
The song was written by the band members Leslie West, Felix Pappalardi, Corky Laing, and David Rea. Leslie West was the lead vocalist for the song.
Classic Rock Anthem
"Mississippi Queen" is considered a classic rock anthem. Over the years, it has been a constant fixture in many classic rock radio stations.
Chart Performance
"Mississippi Queen" was Mountain's most successful single. It peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970.
Memorable Opening
The song is well known for its distinctive cowbell intro, which comes before a roaring guitar riff.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Cover
The Canadian rock group, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, covered "Mississippi Queen" for their 1996 album "Trial by Fire: Greatest and Latest".
Ozzy Osbourne Cover
British rock singer Ozzy Osbourne also covered the song. His version of "Mississippi Queen" was included in his 2005 covers album, "Under Cover".
Featured in Video Games
"Mississippi Queen" has appeared in several video gaming platforms. It is featured in the main setlist for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, and it's also part of the track list for Rock Band Unplugged.
Used in Movies and TV Shows
The song has been used in various movies and television shows. Some examples include the films "Barnyard" and "The Expendables" as well as the TV show "Supernatural."
In Popular Culture
"Mississippi Queen" has become a part of popular culture with its iconic lyrical content and penetrating guitar riffs.

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