I have had a lot of fun with this song, my name is Marie, so one halloween i dressed up in a witch outfir, and got me a black cat and went to a party with miy friends i have been called "Lavau" every since then. LOL
This show was actually done in 1979 during the International Festival of Country Music gigs in several different countries. Trivia look up The Syndicate of Sound song Little Girl from 1966, to see Don Baskin singing. He is standing in this show near Bobby playing rhythm guitar and I am playing drums here, and also appeared in the Syndicate of Sound way back then.
@1963legion i just found the "papa" celestin of new orleans version of "marie laveau" which i mentioned in my comment before on you tube. amazing what you can find here..........
sorry pal, it´s an old southern traditional from somewhere in the swamps around New Orleans (cajun music) written by the turn of the last century which is why that whitch has got a french name, Marie Laveaux... on UA-cam you can find older versions, e.g. Papa Celestins Jazz Band and others. I love Dr. Hooks version though not trying to be the smart guy here but a lot of "down south" musicians are still playing this tune to this very day... regards from germany...
You're right roughwound, I'm 26 and HATE this new CRAP. The classic country era set the stage for REAL talent, I just wonder who did the screaming for this song other than the crowd. I LOVE THE CLASSICS!!
@1963legion "marie laveau" is an old new orleans traditional also done by dr. hook and the medicine show rearranged by shel silverstein. i got a record from the early fifties with trumpeter "papa" celestin and band doing their version of it. who originally wrote it i have no clue though, most probably written in the 20ies...
o.k. now. do yourself a favour and look up "Papa" Celestins Jazz band on UA-cam and you´ll hear the same song recordet approx. 60 yrs ago. Shel Silverstein may have added a few different words to it but that song is an New Orleans original. I love all kinds of music, esp. jazz and southern stuff... dont forget a few members if not all??? of Dr. Hook were southeners... look it up as I said, you`ll be surprised... btw. Shel S. also in my eyes is a genious, no doubt.. see ya.. Kieran
This one is nice too. But I am looking for a video of his song "A Dear John Letter" duet with Skeeter Davis. If you have please post it here! many thanks in advance. Jerry
Shel silverstein didn't write it. It was written by Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show in 1971 and first produced by Bobby Bare in 1974. Silverstein sang it in 1976. Look it up. I study the occult and mythology. I have done extensive research on Marie LaVeau.
"youre right from ur side,I´m right from mine,but we´re both just one too many mornings and a thousand miles behind.." (BobDylan)... ure not interested in other ppls music?? I pitty u for that... look it up for gods sake.... "Marie Laveaux" by "Papa" Celestin Jazz Band" rec. approx. 1954... Bobby Bare´s version is a lot closer to the original "swamp" one... I like what I´m saying btw & voodoo´s got a lot of power once you know how to deal with it.... open ur eyes,open ur ears & u´ll be there....
Messed up that the whole song rides that terrific bass line, plus the bass player is the one that gives the scream, yet no recognition. The life of the lowly bassist...
Songs by Bobby Bare from the 70's about witche's not being able to get married? ? ? ? Are there women like that? Does Bobby Bare know alot of women like this???
Hmmm... I'm playing Bass and doing the scream !!! I loved playing with this man.. such a class act !! I was with him from 1997 to 1981
Lucky you
The magic of Bobby Bare ! Responsible for my liking Country music , back in the day .
This by far one of my favorites by this legendary artist
Bobby's the best country singer of country songs ever NO question
Only in country music can a song about a voodoo queen be a number one hit. The song itself is very funny.
Im surprised that they havent made a movie b of th8s s9ng5
but the witch is real. another man done gone
Absolutely a one of a kind song. Love Bobby Bare. Thanks cookiestv
One of my favorites! But then ALL Bobby Bare's songs are my favorites! Gotta love him! :)
I was on a long drive back home when I heard this song for the first time... It's great.
Something tells me that Bobby has a lot of fun doing this song live.
Something tells me that 1980 was a fun year in general for bobby.
Fantastic song, Happy 74th Birthday Mr Bobby Bare today, much love xoxox
Me and my uncle love your song Marie laveau
I love this song
I love it I love it
Been a long time. I haven't heard that song since I was little.
best song ever my grandpa can play it just liek this and sing just like him
Nice All Song by Bobby Bare
Good Luck 4 U...212x
This was me and my grandmas jam
Great Halloween song.. worth learning for that one season of the year..
+Nate Ngzcaz I'm playing it for my gig on Saturday lol. It's a good song to play all year 'round .
He was co-writer of this song with Baxter Taylor, for which "they" received a BMI Award in 1975.
I have had a lot of fun with this song, my name is Marie, so one halloween i dressed up in a witch outfir, and got me a black cat and went to a party with miy friends i have been called "Lavau" every since then. LOL
This show was actually done in 1979 during the International Festival of Country Music gigs in several different countries. Trivia look up The Syndicate of Sound song Little Girl from 1966, to see Don Baskin singing. He is standing in this show near Bobby playing rhythm guitar and I am playing drums here, and also appeared in the Syndicate of Sound way back then.
Hey Carl. Dave Hayden on bass, Jon Cowens on keys, and myself on guitar...Dave Gonzales.
love that scream
Great song!! 5 stars!! Thanks for posting!!
A classic
Classic 👌👌👍👍
love it
Been looking for this all night
He's not dead, and he's still active, but he's not the hit-maker he once was. His son, Bobby Bare, Jr., is now in the business.
Bobby Rules!
Great song!
this should start black Friday off!lol
This is fun, 2 thumbs up and 5*****'s, thank u 4 posting
OMG I have been looking for this song for 20 years!!!!!!!!! I remember hearing it on the radio in the mid 80's but haven't been able to find it since!
Badass!
Great video
@1963legion i just found the "papa" celestin of new orleans version of "marie laveau" which i mentioned in my comment before on you tube. amazing what you can find here..........
Nice and awesome vid
goooood
Dr.hook made this song for me. no one will ever do it better then them
lol my dad always called my mom marie(her name is linda) i never knew why then he told me about this song
btw. forgot to mention I got the original vinyl lp recorded in 1954... take care
So many of us born 30 years too late
sorry pal, it´s an old southern traditional from somewhere in the swamps around New Orleans (cajun music) written by the turn of the last century which is why that whitch has got a french name, Marie Laveaux... on UA-cam you can find older versions, e.g. Papa Celestins Jazz Band and others. I love Dr. Hooks version though not trying to be the smart guy here but a lot of "down south" musicians are still playing this tune to this very day... regards from germany...
Not "for" but when I was playing the Saddle Rack in San Jose he played there and the band I was in opened for him... and he was "Killer" !!!
You're right roughwound, I'm 26 and HATE this new CRAP. The classic country era set the stage for REAL talent, I just wonder who did the screaming for this song other than the crowd. I LOVE THE CLASSICS!!
Dave Hayden from San Jose, CA.
Alan Jackson, stroll across heaven
Marie Laveau contrary to the song was considered quite beautiful
@1963legion "marie laveau" is an old new orleans traditional also done by dr. hook and the medicine show
rearranged by shel silverstein. i got a record from the early fifties with trumpeter "papa" celestin and band doing their version of it. who originally wrote it i have no clue though, most probably written in the 20ies...
Put in on text and send it to me please ❤️❤️thank you
Naw.... I didn't really know anybody else... I was in the Bay Area then and only went to Nashville once .....Just played with Bobby.....
All of their good stuff anyway.
I saw Maria league grave .in new Orleans SCARY.
I am un-familiar with the keyboard instrument that is prominently shown here. Does anybody know what it is?
it was written by shel silverstein
o.k. now. do yourself a favour and look up "Papa" Celestins Jazz band on UA-cam and you´ll hear the same song recordet approx. 60 yrs ago. Shel Silverstein may have added a few different words to it but that song is an New Orleans original. I love all kinds of music, esp. jazz and southern stuff... dont forget a few members if not all??? of Dr. Hook were southeners... look it up as I said, you`ll be surprised... btw. Shel S. also in my eyes is a genious, no doubt.. see ya.. Kieran
actually it was written by shel silverstein lookt it up. I know my music lol
This one is nice too. But I am looking for a video of his song "A Dear John Letter" duet with Skeeter Davis. If you have please post it here! many thanks in advance. Jerry
Shel Silverstein was Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show.....
Shel silverstein didn't write it. It was written by Doctor Hook and the Medicine Show in 1971 and first produced by Bobby Bare in 1974. Silverstein sang it in 1976. Look it up. I study the occult and mythology. I have done extensive research on Marie LaVeau.
shaun lamb bull
"youre right from ur side,I´m right from mine,but we´re both just one too many mornings and a thousand miles behind.." (BobDylan)... ure not interested in other ppls music?? I pitty u for that... look it up for gods sake.... "Marie Laveaux" by "Papa" Celestin Jazz Band" rec. approx. 1954... Bobby Bare´s version is a lot closer to the original "swamp" one... I like what I´m saying btw & voodoo´s got a lot of power once you know how to deal with it.... open ur eyes,open ur ears & u´ll be there....
@prairiemark Probably not, but apparently Catholicism has been a big influence on Voodoo.
Messed up that the whole song rides that terrific bass line, plus the bass player is the one that gives the scream, yet no recognition. The life of the lowly bassist...
so let it work then... regards
Christy get up and grab your mic gal and Sang it!!!! LOL!!!!
FACE PALM!!!!
My daughter name.is Marie we picked on her so bad but she uses that name for her accounts
marie wasn't a witch
What was she?
Songs by Bobby Bare from the 70's about witche's not being able to get married? ? ? ? Are there women like that? Does Bobby Bare know alot of women like this???
She wouldn't come out an play wit me I tried bout 5 feet from her toumb lol come on marry Haha
😂
Can y'all scream like a ww...witch?
What's so damned funny? The laughter sounds canned.
@jnvyoral that had to been so freaking cool! Thats a good one! Kinda eerie!
She wouldn't come out an play wit me I tried bout 5 feet from her toumb lol come on marry Haha