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Sonny Landreth — Congo Square
Album: South of I-10
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Released: 1995
Length: 6:13
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might be superstition but some kind of somethin'
goin' on down there
it might be superstition but some kind of somethin'
goin' on down there
it's an old time tradition when they play their
drums at night in Congo Square

you can hear 'em in the distance
and the old folks up the bayou say a prayer
you can hear 'em in the distance
and the old folks up the bayou say a prayer
that's when the voodoo people gather
and they play their drums at night in Congo Square
... voodoo people


my eyes were not believin'
what I seen there but I could not turn away
my eyes were not believin'
what I seen there but I could not turn away
they had that mojo in motion
and I seen 'em dance in trance with that snake
... snake dance

it might be superstition
but when I hear 'em in the night I say a prayer
yeah it might be superstition
but when I hear 'em in the night I say a prayer
because I respects tradition
like the kind they carry on in Congo Square
... Congo Square
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A great spooky segue to Yellow Moon, Kudos, Bill, or should that be Baron Samedi? :o)
Posted 3 months ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

This is at least an 8 rating song for me...maybe a 9 if I'm in my truck with the tunes turned UP.

At least 2 great musicians named Sonny; Landreth (a guitarist god) and one of my favorite jazz sax men, Sonny Rollins.

 

 




I'll add Sonny Boy Williamson to your list.

https://youtu.be/nHpqQaf0EK8?si=tN8T_XoiyeiU9-Yf
Posted 3 months ago by ROXYGOMAR    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

The great Allen Toussaint.

I guess Sonny couldn't get anybody 'good'...

Was fortunate enough to see Mr. Toussaint - his catalog is incredible.

Great segue from Nevilles to Sonny!
c.
Posted 4 months ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 johnfiva wrote:

A truly rocking song and anybody saying otherwise is not wise!




I am a wise guy & I gave it a ten!   
Posted 6 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
A truly rocking song and anybody saying otherwise is not wise!
Posted 6 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:

Easily my favorite slide guitarist. Great song, but the live version is so much better. They consume their instruments!


Agreed !
Posted 7 months ago by jjbournisien    [ Reply ]
 leathepea wrote:

Easily my favorite slide guitarist. Great song, but the live version is so much better. They consume their instruments!



Posted 7 months ago by jjbournisien    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:



Great!!  Who plays piano  on this tune? ...whomever is kicking ass!!

The great Allen Toussaint.
Posted 9 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:


The picking guitar is Mark Knopfler. They trade leads in this song. 



Great!!  Who plays piano  on this tune? ...whomever is kicking ass!!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!! Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:

Dear lord, the picking is so fking detailed I never even knew it was slide. F**K!!



The picking guitar is Mark Knopfler. They trade leads in this song. 
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
A great disappointment to me that this awesome version is not on Spotify
Posted 1 year ago by dfphillips1    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Sonny is one of the best adept at feeding the sound of a cranked guitar back upon itself. Thanks, RP!




I Agree completely!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Given the opening two lines, is it deliberate that you could probably sing Stevie Wonder's Superstiton to this tune?
Posted 1 year ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Sonny is one of the best adept at feeding the sound of a cranked guitar back upon itself. Thanks, RP!
Posted 1 year ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 countryrds wrote:




This song always grabs me. I'll see your  8 and raise you to a 9.
Posted 1 year ago by chinacat    [ Reply ]
 countryrds wrote:
Just bumped to a 8. 



Posted 2 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
 mjbaumann wrote:


PSD and move on, comments like this are idiotic. Leave it to people who can appreciate good music.

Thanks, and have a nice day


Posted 2 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
Easily my favorite slide guitarist. Great song, but the live version is so much better. They consume their instruments!
Posted 2 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
Knopfler. That means 8 -> 9!!
Posted 2 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Too much noise in the office, I stick on headphones and look for Radio Paradise and it's Sonny Landreth. Couldn't have been anything better. 
Posted 2 years ago by Brestois    [ Reply ]
 Opiner wrote:

Important to note that Mark Knopfler plays on this one with Sonny.  Had the great pleasure of seeing Sonny play recently (2017) at a small nightclub - truly a master of the slide guitar, he plays so effortlessly and is super humble.  Sublime player!



I heard that 'Knopfler' sound from the other side of the room - thanks for confirming my ears weren't crazy.
Posted 2 years ago by mobilesventek    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:

Great song. That's Allen Toussaint on piano.



Great!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

SUPER!! I never heard of him before RP. Now I just want to keep hearing MORE of him!! Thank You RP!




Now, I have been checking him out on Spotify!  ...Thank You again RP!!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

Just not my bag I'm afraid...each to their own though...so enjoy if you are so inclined...




Thank You for being polite about it! We all have different tastes!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
SUPER!! I never heard of him before RP. Now I just want to keep hearing MORE of him!! Thank You RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE! Superb guitar work!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Magic people. Voodoo people. The Voodoo, who do what you don't dare do, people.
Posted 3 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Just not my bag I'm afraid...each to their own though...so enjoy if you are so inclined...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 zunismyst wrote:

most probably Leonard Cohen;- One of Bill's favorites
Should be Superstition from Stevie...?
[edit]... and in actuality was Pipeline from another Stevie...!
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
eerie and beautiful.  great sound.
Posted 3 years ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
 Rockit9 wrote:

Not quite...The album does say 10! I-10... So I give it a 10.
 
110!
Posted 3 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
 ecojot wrote:
11
 
Not quite...The album does say 10! I-10... So I give it a 10.
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
11
Posted 3 years ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
 chasmen wrote:
Can't understand anyone who likes this song, at all!!!
 

PSD and move on, comments like this are idiotic. Leave it to people who can appreciate good music.

Thanks, and have a nice day
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
Saw Sonny at Wolf Trap in VA some years back and Billy Payne sat in with his band to play Congo Square.  Later Sonny returned the favor when he joined Little Feat during their set.  And the rest is history.
Posted 4 years ago by jmwidder    [ Reply ]
 chasmen wrote:
Can't understand anyone who likes this song, at all!!!
 
That's a lot of people that you don't understand!  Betting, like me, that they are crushed to not be in your music circle.
Posted 4 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Saw Sonny live the intensity of his sizzling slide blew everybody away, way more rocking live than on album
 
Posted 4 years ago by Lowdown    [ Reply ]
Dear lord, the picking is so fking detailed I never even knew it was slide. F**K!!
Posted 4 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Love RP, Bill you have turned me in to such great music, between this station and WFMU my musical tastes have broadened
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I love John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers version as that's how I heard this song first.

 
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
Fantastic slide guitar artist! Sonic slide sculptures! Had the great pleasure of seeing this man perform earlier this year (two sets - first acoustic, second electric) and he and his band did an amazing job. Highly recommend it... worth every penny! Thank you RP!
Posted 5 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
Landreth does great work when he is in John Hiatt's band too
Posted 5 years ago by ToddyWoddy    [ Reply ]
Easily up there with Duane Allman and Lowell George in terms of a distinctive slide sound.
Posted 5 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Opiner wrote:
Important to note that Mark Knopfler plays on this one with Sonny.  Had the great pleasure of seeing Sonny play recently (2017) at a small nightclub - truly a master of the slide guitar, he plays so effortlessly and is super humble.  Sublime player!
 

Did not know that.  What a great combo.  
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
6 to 7 to ? Nice fuzzy jam, ...wait, that sounds wrong!
Posted 5 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Can't understand anyone who likes this song, at all!!!
Posted 5 years ago by chasmen    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:
Great song. That's Allen Toussaint on piano.
 

Was wondering who was doing that fantastic piano playing and about to look it up.
Thanks!
Posted 5 years ago by ChrisTheWebGuy    [ Reply ]
 PaganSkier wrote:
I always thought it went 'I seen their butts I could not turn away'. 
 
So I'm not the only one!
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
This was played last night about 8pm.  On a quick recycle.
Posted 6 years ago by dehancock    [ Reply ]
Great song. That's Allen Toussaint on piano.
Posted 6 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
JOHN MAYALL DOES A GREAT VERSION AS WELL!
Posted 6 years ago by COMMANDER_KENT    [ Reply ]
Important to note that Mark Knopfler plays on this one with Sonny.  Had the great pleasure of seeing Sonny play recently (2017) at a small nightclub - truly a master of the slide guitar, he plays so effortlessly and is super humble.  Sublime player!
Posted 6 years ago by Opiner    [ Reply ]
What a great tune this is, wowwww :) 

10 from me !
Posted 6 years ago by rosehearty973    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
I approached Sonny at Copper Mountain in CO a few years back and must have come on too strong because he had that, "who is this nut?" look on his face.  {#Roflol}  I had to tell him I've been listening to South of I-10 since the mid-90's and have a been a big fan all that time.  

 
So what'd he say and what'd you say and what'd he say and what'd you say?
Posted 6 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
we approve of this

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Oh, so New Orleans!  Love this song every time I hear it.
Posted 6 years ago by bbqking    [ Reply ]
I was introduced to Sonny's music only about three years ago with a public library copy of "Grant Street". They rocked this live and then I was lost in his library.
Posted 7 years ago by marktberry    [ Reply ]
Could not stop humming this as I walked through New Orleans last week.
Posted 7 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
I approached Sonny at Copper Mountain in CO a few years back and must have come on too strong because he had that, "who is this nut?" look on his face.  {#Roflol}  I had to tell him I've been listening to South of I-10 since the mid-90's and have a been a big fan all that time.  
Posted 7 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]

This is at least an 8 rating song for me...maybe a 9 if I'm in my truck with the tunes turned UP.

At least 2 great musicians named Sonny; Landreth (a guitarist god) and one of my favorite jazz sax men, Sonny Rollins.

 

 


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
cosmic tradition.
Posted 7 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Oldfastbowler wrote:

I agree - This followed Hendrix's Red House.  What's next?

 
most probably Leonard Cohen;- One of Bill's favorites
Posted 7 years ago by zunismyst    [ Reply ]
 changodelaplaya wrote:
That guitar sounds amazing.

 
I agree - This followed Hendrix's Red House.  What's next?
Posted 7 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
That guitar sounds amazing.
Posted 7 years ago by changodelaplaya    [ Reply ]
Very superstitious.
Posted 8 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Really good guitar player with no attitude.
Win.win in my book. 

 
yep
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
1995? Amazing. Still fresh.
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Really good guitar player with no attitude.
Win.win in my book. 
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
{#Music} {#Bananasplit}
Posted 8 years ago by GeneP59    [ Reply ]
Rainin, hard, at The Fest. Ducked into a random blues tent and there he was, Sonny Landreth. Decided to stay awhile.
 
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
got my mojo in motion
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Such great rockin feeling for this Friday afternoon! 
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Follow up with some Anders Osbourne, please. Then send it home with SRV.
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 vesta0424 wrote:
I could listen to this again and again and, in fact, I do — but it is the Live at Grant Street version which is very wonderful.  We need more rocking here at RP.

 
A great song, but IMHO RP could play something different from Sonny...
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
A little late for Greg, but Landreth does rock...
Posted 9 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
very nice
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
We need to get him, Derek Trucks band, and Devon Allman to tour together during this summer. 

Get them to hit Midwest venues. Outside...inside...But get out and tour! 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I could listen to this again and again and, in fact, I do — but it is the Live at Grant Street version which is very wonderful.  We need more rocking here at RP.
Posted 9 years ago by vesta0424    [ Reply ]
Love it, he rocks!
Posted 9 years ago by Ranceroo    [ Reply ]
 tjroseberry wrote:
I live across the street from Congo Square. It is awesome.{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Drummer}

 

Is Sonny there now ?? say Hello to him from me...
Posted 9 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Yes indeed, some greasy slide work to kick this Monday morning in the pants and get things going.
Posted 10 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
I live across the street from Congo Square. It is awesome.{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Drummer}
Posted 10 years ago by tjroseberry    [ Reply ]
There really is a Congo Square in the old quarter. i think Sonny has played there.
the history is awesome.
Posted 10 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
I dig it!  It's got a real "Fat man in the bathtub" cowbell rhythm going on, which is nice.
Posted 10 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

I've seen him twice and Derek Trucks a few times.

Hey...why don't they tour together? And then hook up with Govt. Mule in about July at a outdoor venue under the stars with a full moon.

 

Yeah baby, yeah!  



 
I like the way you think.....  {#Cool}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
 yofitofu wrote:
This is just soooo catchy. Just makes me want to get up and dance. But alas there are other kinds of squares around this office.

 
Ditto.  The world just doesn't understand.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
Ah, I have found the problem.  I was listening to this song at insufficient volume.  Much better now.  Rating rising rapidly.

 
That's the problem with listening to RP at work.  The job just gets in the way of the fine tunes.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]

I've seen him twice and Derek Trucks a few times.

Hey...why don't they tour together? And then hook up with Govt. Mule in about July at a outdoor venue under the stars with a full moon.

 

Yeah baby, yeah!  


Posted 10 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Medo wrote:
Sonny Landreth is one of the greatest guitar players . 
 
Yes sir, saw him play this solo last summer and he made it look effortless. The other two in the "Greats of Slide" event gave him a real round of applause at the end.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Such a great version of this song. This keeps my afternoon movin' along. {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by musikluvr    [ Reply ]
Sonny Landreth is one of the greatest guitar players . 
Posted 11 years ago by Medo    [ Reply ]
now we're talking... but he has better stuff
Posted 11 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:
sonney is way better than this.......{#Guitarist}...and this is fine....{#Dance}

 
Very well put, old fart (at play?). I concur.
 
Posted 11 years ago by Chingachgook    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
Seen him live many times and he always delivers..... !!!!!!>>>>8....

 

Lucky you indeedy
Posted 11 years ago by Donna_Stride    [ Reply ]
SMOOOOOOKIN!!
Posted 11 years ago by grant    [ Reply ]
sonney is way better than this.......{#Guitarist}...and this is fine....{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 SteveH wrote:
Good, but not quite as good as the Neville Bros version.

 

Man, I think this rips compared to the Neville Brothers version.
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Just got back from my first visit to New Orleans.

Interesting city...

I will say I enjoyed listening to Washboard Chaz. He's something special. 
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
I find myself more in a congo circle 
 
Posted 11 years ago by tiler    [ Reply ]
Ah, I have found the problem.  I was listening to this song at insufficient volume.  Much better now.  Rating rising rapidly.
Posted 11 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Definitely caught my attention and had to look to see who it was.  Very nice.......
Posted 11 years ago by jwilson277    [ Reply ]
Just "disturbed" the roomie and his date with the volume. Wake up call at 5:13 Calgary time...
Posted 11 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
Crank up the volume.
Posted 11 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:


"South of I-10" is the 4th studio album from Sonny Landreth. The album features his first collaboration with Mark Knopfler. The songs "Shootin' for the Moon" and "Creole Angel" feat. Mark Knopfler on guitar, vocals.



 
Somehow I knew..... that Stratocaster 
Posted 11 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Seen him live many times and he always delivers..... !!!!!!>>>>8....
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
 Ears_of_Stone wrote:
When he hears them at night he says a prayer but what do I have to say to never hear this again? I liked it at first but it is on the RP oft played list and has worn out it welcome for me.

 
Glad to see you picked a truly representative name for yourself.


Posted 11 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
NIIIIICCCCCEEE...mellow version of his much more guitaredelic Congo Square!!!....for when you want to rock but not too hard!
Posted 12 years ago by amprich    [ Reply ]
This is a rockin' tune!!!!       {#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
sounds like a dodgy copy of Robert Plant, who is already bad... so this is a well earned 1{#Cheers}
Posted 12 years ago by juanos    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I have heard Sonny Landreth on RP.  As a Blues guitar fan I have been listening to Landreth for quite a while.  Nice to hear here on RP!  Thanks!
Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
Ex treme.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]


"South of I-10" is the 4th studio album from Sonny Landreth. The album features his first collaboration with Mark Knopfler. The songs "Shootin' for the Moon" and "Creole Angel" feat. Mark Knopfler on guitar, vocals.



Posted 12 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 shellbella wrote:
I think you played this just for ME !!  {#Angel}
 
na-ah, for Me!
Posted 12 years ago by oídos_abiertos    [ Reply ]
I think you played this just for ME !!  {#Angel}
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Good, but not quite as good as the Neville Bros version.
Posted 12 years ago by SteveH    [ Reply ]
The real deal, podna... every bit as good a guitarist as Chris Whitley. And that's saying something. {#Clap}
Posted 12 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]