Story Behind The Song
I visited New Orleans, jammed with some cool cats there, & when I got back, wrote this song. It's totally a Dixieland, swing-y kind of thing.
| Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Country - Cajun |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Mood |
Adorable, Worried |
| Subject |
Making Up, Jealousy |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
LOUISIANA MOON
I was walkin' down Bourbon Street, when I saw my baby go by
I said, "C'mon over, have a bite of my praline pie"
He said, "I gotta go, I just can't wait" --
Looks like he's got another date
LOUISIANA MOON, shine bright, I need some lovin' tonight!
I was eatin' some jambalaya, when I saw my baby there
He was walkin' with someone new, just like he didn't care
I said, "Baby, think once! Baby, think twice!
What you're doin', just ain't nice!"
LOUISIANA MOON, shine bright, I need some lovin' tonight!
Instrumental solo
I was fryin' up some catfish, when I heard my baby's voice
If I thought he'd come back to me, oh, how I would rejoice!
But -- what am I supposed to do, when my lovin' man can't be true?
LOUISIANA MOON, shine bright, I need some lovin' tonight!
Instrumental solo
I went to drown my sorrow, I drank some voodoo beer
Then I went down to the Mississippi River, to cry a million tears
Lord, have mercy! What do I see? It's my lovin' baby,
comin' back to me!
LOUISIANA MOON, shine bright, I need some lovin' tonight!
LOUISIANA MOON, shine bright,
I need some lovin', need some lovin',
I need some lovin' tonight!
words & music (c.) Leigh Harrison, 1992