Louisiana 1927
Randy Newman
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What has happened down here is the winds have changed Clouds roll in from the north and it start to rain Rained real hard and rained for a real long time Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline The river rose all day, the river rose all night Some people got lost in the flood Some people got away alright The river have busted through, clear down to Plaque mines Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline Louisiana, Louisiana They're tyrin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away Louisiana, Louisiana They're tryin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away President Coolidge came down in a railroad train With a little fat man with a notepad in his hand President say "little fat man, isn't it a shame?" What the river has done to this poor cracker's land Louisiana, Louisiana They're tyrin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away Louisiana, Louisiana They're tryin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away They're tryin' to wash us away
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Written by: RANDY NEWMAN
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10 facts about this song
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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