Louisiana 1927
Randy Newman
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Genre Classification"Louisiana 1927" by Randy Newman is classified under the popular music category, specifically folk and pop/rock genres.
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Release DateThe song was originally released in 1974 as a part of Randy Newman's "Good Old Boys" album.
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Song Inspiration"Louisiana 1927" was inspired by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, one of the most destructive river floods in the history of the United States.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a critique of the government's slow response to the disaster and its overall lack of empathy towards the victims.
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Popular Use"Louisiana 1927" was widely played and covered in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as it resonated with the people due to its theme of a catastrophic flood in Louisiana.
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Artist RecognitionNewman won his first Grammy Award for his music in the category "Best Album for Children" the same year when he released "Louisiana 1927".
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Louisiana 1927," including Aaron Neville, who, like Newman, is from New Orleans. His version became synonymous with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
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TV UsageThe song was used in the premiere episode of the television series "Treme," which is set in New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina.
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Song PopularityAlthough never released as a single, "Louisiana 1927" has become one of Newman's best-known songs.
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Album ThemeThe song is part of an album "Good Old Boys", where Newman explores the themes of Southern culture, racism, and the impact of hostile politics on ordinary folk's lives.
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