Levon Helm - Hurricane Lyrics
Thirty miles out in the Gulf Stream
I can hear them South winds moan
The bridges are lookin lower
Shrimp boats hurrying home
He took another sip of his whiskey bottle
And looked at me and he said
I was born on the rain of the Ponchatrain
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Don't mind the strain of a hurricane
That come around every June
High black water, the devil's daughter
She's hard and she's cold and she's mean
That it takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
A man come down from Chicago
Gonna set that levy right
It's got to be up about three feet higher
Or it won't make it through the night
The old man down in the quarter said
Don't you listen to that boy
The water be down by the morning, son
He'll be on his way back to Illinois
I was born on the rain of the Ponchatrain
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Don't mind the strain of the hurricane
That come around every June
And high black water, the devil's daughter
She's hard and she's cold and she's mean
Nobody's taught her
That it takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
Thirty miles out in the Gulf Stream
I can hear them South winds moan
The bridges are looking down lower
Shrimp boats hurrying home
The old man down in the quarter slowly turned his head
He took another sip of his whiskey bottle
And looked at me and he said
I was born on the rain of the Ponchatrain
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Don't mind the strain of a hurricane
That come around every June
High black water, the devil's daughter
She's hard and she's cold and she's mean
Nobody's taught her
That it takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
I was born on the rain of the Ponchatrain
Underneath the Louisiana moon
Don't mind the strain of a hurricane
That come around every June
High black water, the devil's daughter
She's hard and she's cold and she's mean
Nobody's taught her
That it takes a lot of water to wash away New Orleans
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Levon Helm Hurricane Comments
What is the name of the instrument that makes that kind of loose "boing-boing" noise throughout this song?
Jews Harp or Jaw Harp
@michaelblaze Thanks.
45 yankees from Illinois watched this video.....
Heard this tune for the first time a year ago when I asked our drummer what he'd like to play. His two young boys loved this one so he decided we should surprise them one night. Got a heck of good groove, love thumping this one on bass.
Love Laine Hardy's version much better !!
uniquecritique who? Lol. Comical.
Some talentless turd from american idol
@Tony Martin if it hadn't been for that talentless turd who won American Idol I wouldn't be here listening to this song. So you can thank him for giving this otherwise obscure song some exposure.
Is this the original song ?
L evon Helm was soooo..soulful
I pack water the devils daughter
Trent Plumley high black water
kicks a55
wonderful!!!!! heart FUL!!
Timeless song
I’m a Cajun music junkie could listen to this song over and over again
I really enjoyed and love this song and it's still the best to watch and enjoyable to this day and to me one of the best
Great chorus !
Badass song.
what album is this on?
Wasted away to the life but great talent.
Eugene Cattouse that's pretty judgmental. He smoked got cancer took treatment than it came back. He now rests in paradise with his brother band mates
Brought here by The Band of Heathens . Love this sound.
Now you've found the real deal.
Forever in my heart and mind...Levon Helm , one of a kind!
16 people are from Illinois
That's good yeah!
i'm ready to break nine thumbs
⚜️⚜️⚜️
levon/leon infinitum
Levon, a treasure
7 people are from Illinois
Thanks for loading this. and WHO DAT!
Ol Levon was a River Rat like a bunch of us, just a whole lot more talented....
Does anyone know where I can find the mp3 of this song to buy?? Can't find it anywhere - iTunes, Amazon...such a great track!
Elana Vollen Google "YouTube to mp3 converter" should be able to convert any YouTube video to audio for free as long as it's under 10 minutes :)
Who Dat!!! We do this Levon Helm Version. :)
4 down votes???? WHO ARE YOU?
Couldn't believe it's up to 39. Monsters...
@Harry Satchel They Don't know nuthin!
Michael Horozko Uncle Joey, is that you?
@Eric Kincaid Shut your commie mouth Couillion
Crackhead demotrash from NY
I remember when Levon had a club in the Quarter.
He would greet you at the door like you were an old friend.
Great man.
Roger Steinbrink that's badass
What was is called?
one of the best to this day.
Greatness
It really DID take a lot of water to wash away New Orleans...
(it was called Katrina)
info145 New Orleans is still there, gonna take twice that to wash it away
info145 as long as the soul of the citizens stays strong New Orleans will too.
Interesting, last time I went it was still there.
Weird...I live in New Orleans. It was there earlier when I went out to check the mail.
I miss you, Levon! I bought the DVD tribute today, damn good. I had to take it back because it locks up on track 17-19. Took it back, it's doing the same! I'm getting the Bluray !
In my humble opinion, one of the greatest musicians who ever drew breath. I love you Levon and I miss you; your voice and your drums. God grant you peace.
I agree, one of the greatest musicians of all time.
Any idea why this album is so expensive to buy??
cause its outta print
I kick myself in the head, he played michigan state theatre 30 mins from my house two weeks before he passed.... I missed a legend
((Levon)) you are missed greatly
forever
this is probably my favorite Levon Helm song. Thanks for posting.
Happy Birthday today Levon, (72), RIP