Watch Bobby Bare's Livey Grand Ole Opry Performance of 'Marie Laveau' | Bobby Bare

"Marie Laveau" by Bobby Bare is a captivating country song that tells the story of the legendary voodoo queen of New Orleans. Released in 1974, the song became a hit with its blend of humor, folklore, and catchy melody. The narrative centers on Marie Laveau, a woman reputed for her mystical powers and feared by many. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her eerie persona, complete with a black cat bone and a mojo hand. Bare's deep, expressive voice brings the story to life, as he recounts how Mar

Country Music Hall of Fame member Bobby Bare performs his #1 country hit from 1974, “Marie Laveau,” written by Shel Silverstein, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, recorded during the opening concert in 2018 for the major exhibition “Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s Roaring '70s.” The Outlaw phenomenon increased country music’s audience in the 1970s, led by pacesetters such as Bare, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Guy Clark, and many others—an expressive time define

197 reactions · 34 shares | The "Voodoo Queen of New Orleans" - The story of Marie Laveau has always been shrouded in mystery. Turns out most of us don't even know half the story! Check out the second episode in the LPB digital short series LOUISIANA'S HIDDEN HISTORY. #HiddenHistoryLPB #hiddenhistory #louisiana #louisianahistory #lpb #marielaveau | Louisiana Public Broadcasting | Facebook