"King of New Orleans" is the lead single from the 1996 Better Than Ezra studio album Friction, Baby. It was released as a commercial single in 1996.
"King of New Orleans" | ||||
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Single by Better Than Ezra | ||||
from the album Friction, Baby | ||||
Released | September 17, 1996 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Label | Elektra Records | |||
Songwriter(s) | Kevin Griffin | |||
Better Than Ezra singles chronology | ||||
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"King of New Orleans" spent seventeen weeks on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, peaking at No. 5.[1] The single also reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart.[1]
Chart (1996) | Peak position |
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Canada Alternative 30 (RPM)[2] | 3 |
U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks[3] | 5 |
U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks[4] | 7 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Airplay[4] | 62 |