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Queen of New Orleans
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Wikipedia article
"'Queen of New Orleans'" is a song by American rock singer Jon Bon Jovi, released as the second single from his second solo album, 'Destination Anywhere' (1997) in August 1997.
Promotion
The single charted at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-40 hit in Australia, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The song features a music video which was released on the DVD 'Destination Anywhere: The Film'.
Track listing
'UK and European CD1'
# "Queen of New Orleans" (radio edit) 3:54
# "Queen of New Orleans" (album version) 4:32
# "Every Word Was a Piece of My Heart" (acoustic version) 4:56
# "Jailbreak" (live at the Forum, London June 12, 1997) 4:55
'UK and European CD2 limited edition digipack with poster'
# "Queen of New Orleans" (radio edit) 3:54
# "Queen of New Orleans" (album version) 4:32
# "Midnight in Chelsea" (live at the Forum, London June 12, 1997) 5:34
# "Destination Anywhere" (live at the Forum, London June 12, 1997) 5:24
Credits and personnel
Credits are lifted from the 'Destination Anywhere' album booklet.
'Recording'
* Written in Los Angeles, November 1996
* Recorded and produced at Chapel Studios (Los Angeles), December 1996
* Mixed at Sarm West (London, England), February 1997
* Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City)
'Personnel'
* Jon Bon Jovi writing, vocals
* Dave Stewart writing, guitar, production
* Maxayn Lewis backing vocals
* Alexandra Brown backing vocals
* Bridgette Bryant backing vocals
* Hugh McDonald bass
* Imogen Heap keyboards
* Kenny Aronoff drums
* Andy Wright programming
* Obie O'Brien mixing, engineering
* Marc Lane mixing assistant
* Lee Manning engineering assistant
* Mike Woglom engineering assistant
* George Marino mastering
Charts
References
Category:1996 songs
Category:1997 singles
Category:Jon Bon Jovi songs
Category:Mercury Records singles
Category:Music videos directed by Mark Pellington
Category:Songs about New Orleans
Category:Songs written by David A. Stewart
Category:Songs written by Jon Bon Jovi
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