My husband and I lived four years in Baton Rouge, and this song always makes me cry. There is something very special about southern Louisiana, and the people who live there. I have lived in many different cities and states, and overseas, and I loved Louisiana the best.
Every time I forget about Katrina and all it's horrors, when I listen to this song, it always makes me cry. I was one that got away alright, and I know people that didn't. Who cares about what he said at the beginning! It's a great song. Let's just remember those who were lost in Katrina, on the East Coast, etc. and be thankful that we got away alright.
I thought of this song when Katrina happened and of course it was covered at the televised benefit for New Orleans flood relief - by Aaron Neville of New Orleans, no less. Good job he did too. But he could sing the phone book and make it sound like magic.
One of the best songs Randy ever wrote. Listen to this and think of Katrina and what happened. Then remember the words "they're tryin to wash us away." Wow!! Thanks, Randy!
God be with the people of south Louisiana, almost washed away again. My husband and I worked for LSU for four years. We've both lived in many places, and Baton Rouge was our favorite city.
@@mazs1123 "Bass Face" may have been referring to the overhead speakers. If not, then maybe the reference was to the rain that resulted in the deaths of over 250 people in 1927.
First time I heard this song was in 1992, when I saw the movie ”Blaze” with Paul Newman which was releases in 1989. I loved the melody and it stuck with me until today. Didn’t know the title, and never reflected on the lyrics and what it meant. It wasn’t until today I found out it’s called ”Louisiana 1927”. Randy is a genius!
Newmans genius is his irreverence, for the mundane structure of songs. Writes a story, applies piano sings, some bits rhyme some bits don't...beautiful
beautiful song - love the old randy newman stuff! Great songwriter, smart, funny, poignant and satirical all at once. Proves you can be thoughtful and emotional in the same song . . . a great American in my book.
Biljac Burnside I lost everything I had in the Great Flood of 2016, but the most important things in my life, my husband and children. It was devastating. I pray I never see anything like that again in my life. God bless Louisiana and God Bless Livingston Parish.
Heard Randy about 15 years ago do this one (and all the good ones) live in a little place in Atlanta. Pure magic. If you don't tear up on this one, you have no soul.
I agree, I've just recently "discovered" him (I'm 23 years old) and all I knew of him before was from comedic parodies (Family Guy, Mad TV etc...) which made me laugh, but his music, and most importantly, I think, is his songwriting. I agree that the simplicity makes it remarkably accessible while never feeling mediocre. He's really growing on me.
I saw Randy do this 2 years ago at a small theatre near where I live. Probably the best 'pop' concert I''ve ever seen. Nah, it probably was the best 'any' concert I've ever seen. Just him and the piano too... Real Deal..
i cant believe that all my life this song has been in my unconsciousness.... and i have discover like 3 week ago who wrote it... and what it mean. Thank you Randy.
Love Randy Newman ... Tremendous heart - tremendous communicator in his music & stories he paints. I remember the old people talkin' 'bout the 1927 waters. Despite Walter Maestri's ( local emergency expert) warnings, we NEVER thought it would happen to us in 2005. Love the song ...but, it's painful. We lived down in the parishes south of New Orleans which ( once again were sacrificed for wealthier portions of the city) have not had people return and we truly were washed away ..Our entire com
I am from New Orleans and I love Randy Newman. New Orleans is known for its food, culture, and music, but its infrastructure does leave a lot to be desired. People still love the place though.
It's Aaron Neville, not Arron. Randy Newman delivers a song too. And, surprise of surprise, he wrote them too. I still remember the first time I heard "Sail away." I think it was 1972. The mixture of fake promise and sadness was an awakening. "Louisiana 1927" is the best song on "Good old boys."
My grandfather's sister died in that flood. My mom told me that she had drowned while she was at a camp by Lake Borne. Anyway I remember Randy sang this song when he was the musical guest for Saturday Night Live when they did a show in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.That was with the original cast. I remember Belushi opened up the show sitting on the horse's tail of the Andrew Jackson Monument in Jackosn Square.
Sam Speed I think the mayor was convicted of corruption, not anything to do with the levees. The bastard was probably solely responsible for the order to confiscate guns and deserves to be sodomized numerous times each day, for the duration of his sentence, for putting the people of his city in a position of weakness at the hands of roving savages.
Sam Speed There were 2 different floods. One in Louisiana in 1927 and then Katrina. Newman wrote this song about the flood in 1927. I did cartwheels in my living room when I heard about Ray Nigen going to prison. Serves him right that he is serving time. Crook! The NRA has an incredible video of the police taking away peoples weapons and leaving them completely defenceless. It is chilling and needs to be seen by all Americans.
Thank You for this...I was thinking about New Orleans a few hours ago...What with Haiti'S Eartquake eruption Earlier ......Its a mess..SO I think myself lucky I am favouriting a video ..Regards.
This is definitely one of my favorite Randy Newman songs
Yes it Is. A song very beautiful and sad at same time
very similar to Sail Away. Both very nice songs
"Every time it rains"...
Reminds me of Birmingham - both from the same of album.
Same
My husband and I lived four years in Baton Rouge, and this song always makes me cry. There is something very special about southern Louisiana, and the people who live there. I have lived in many different cities and states, and overseas, and I loved Louisiana the best.
Same here. We lived north of New Orleans for twenty years. Loved it and miss it.
We felt it too, but now living in the UK. And the further south you go the stronger it gets, and the scenery is unforgettable.
One of the very best American songwriters of our day. Have followed him for over 40 years.
Agree
Believe that Randy is amazing
The term genius is valid for Randy.
I love this song and Randy has such a beautiful voice to sing it.
Love Louisiana, no place like the boot. God bless Cajun country. Always home in my heart
✊
@@g-money7652 lived in Texas for a year and it’s a great state but couldn’t wait to move back. Missed my home. Grateful to be back! God bless
Every time I forget about Katrina and all it's horrors, when I listen to this song, it always makes me cry. I was one that got away alright, and I know people that didn't. Who cares about what he said at the beginning! It's a great song. Let's just remember those who were lost in Katrina, on the East Coast, etc. and be thankful that we got away alright.
They will NEVER wash us away!! We are a tenacious bunch down here!!
I thought of this song when Katrina happened and of course it was covered at the televised benefit for New Orleans flood relief - by Aaron Neville of New Orleans, no less. Good job he did too. But he could sing the phone book and make it sound like magic.
this is one of the the best and emotional songs EVER !!!.
Very well done.
Hit with tears.
wonderfull!
Randy Newman is one of the ultimate musicians of the twentieth century. He sings in a way that is at once quite haunting and so entertaining.
I heard this song years ago and it continues to be one of my favorites.
One of the best songs Randy ever wrote. Listen to this and think of Katrina and what happened. Then remember the words "they're tryin to wash us away." Wow!! Thanks, Randy!
This makes me want to cry all over again especially with the what we have just experienced on the East Coast. Still praying.
God be with the people of south Louisiana, almost washed away again. My husband and I worked for LSU for four years. We've both lived in many places, and Baton Rouge was our favorite city.
Texas3Step never count out us Louisiana folks! God bless you and the people affected
What an immense talent that comes only from above.
the immense talent came from LA.....not above
@@mazs1123 "Bass Face" may have been referring to the overhead speakers. If not, then maybe the reference was to the rain that resulted in the deaths of over 250 people in 1927.
@@bobh28630 yea, if you think either of those were the reference
@@bobh28630 haha..
A genius, and a major force in music for so many
years.
God bless the people of Louisiana
Beautiful song. Beautiful soul.
First time I heard this song was in 1992, when I saw the movie ”Blaze” with Paul Newman which was releases in 1989. I loved the melody and it stuck with me until today. Didn’t know the title, and never reflected on the lyrics and what it meant. It wasn’t until today I found out it’s called ”Louisiana 1927”. Randy is a genius!
The movie was boring to me, the song was the only reason I went..
such a beautiful song, Randy Newman
definitely best version
Newmans genius is his irreverence, for the mundane structure of songs. Writes a story, applies piano sings, some bits rhyme some bits don't...beautiful
Sad song, hits a little too close to home, but dammit if Randy doesn't hit the nail on the head. Brings a tear to my eye in more ways than one.
I remember him doing this on Saturday Night Live, way back... It still has the same emotional response today... Few songs can do this...
A real masterpiece and one of my all-time
favourites.
Song is still beautiful today 2022.
beautiful song - love the old randy newman stuff! Great songwriter, smart, funny, poignant and satirical all at once. Proves you can be thoughtful and emotional in the same song . . . a great American in my book.
Excellent! Thanks for posting. The documentary "Huey Long" brought me here.
Voice is insane
Oh My God, Uncle Randy, ever since I was a kid, man.
I've had this song stuck in my head ever since leaving New Orleans yesterday.
do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
August 2016 ... tryin' to wash us away again ...
Biljac Burnside I lost everything I had in the Great Flood of 2016, but the most important things in my life, my husband and children. It was devastating. I pray I never see anything like that again in my life. God bless Louisiana and God Bless Livingston Parish.
Heard Randy about 15 years ago do this one (and all the good ones) live in a little place in Atlanta. Pure magic.
If you don't tear up on this one, you have no soul.
I agree, I've just recently "discovered" him (I'm 23 years old) and all I knew of him before was from comedic parodies (Family Guy, Mad TV etc...) which made me laugh, but his music, and most importantly, I think, is his songwriting. I agree that the simplicity makes it remarkably accessible while never feeling mediocre. He's really growing on me.
Superbly realized song
Shame there isn't a love button to click! Randy is just brilliant!
My Love loves and made me love this too.
My Love loves this and now I love it too.
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline…
No matter who sings this song, it’s chilling.
Wow, wow, wow, randy was the man. Also, great image quality for 1927!
Probably my favorite Randy song and god DAMN is this a fine version of it
I saw Randy do this 2 years ago at a small theatre near where I live. Probably the best 'pop' concert I''ve ever seen. Nah, it probably was the best 'any' concert I've ever seen.
Just him and the piano too...
Real Deal..
Every Randy Newman song sounds like a sad guy with a bad cold walking in the rain at night. Yech!!!
beautiful, eloquent. the man is a consummate storyteller. can paint an indelible, vivid picture in two minutes.
it just tells this story wonderfully.....words other than the song just can't do it justice. edith ann
So beautiful it could break your heart.
That man is a genius.
God bless Randy Newman. :)
i cant believe that all my life this song has been in my unconsciousness.... and i have discover like 3 week ago who wrote it... and what it mean. Thank you Randy.
this music make cry and feel good at the same time because randy is unbelieveble!
Priceless ...
Love Randy Newman ... Tremendous heart - tremendous communicator in his music & stories he paints. I remember the old people talkin' 'bout the 1927 waters. Despite Walter Maestri's ( local emergency expert) warnings, we NEVER thought it would happen to us in 2005.
Love the song ...but, it's painful. We lived down in the parishes south of New Orleans which ( once again were sacrificed for wealthier portions of the city) have not had people return and we truly were washed away ..Our entire com
Classic Randy. Seriously great songwriter.
He's brilliant. Soulful.
This is such a beautiful song. My favorite by Newman. It's at the end of the movie "Blaze" staring Paul Newman.
So beautiful, so beautiful.
Randy Newman is one of a kind.
Best song to me with Baltimore and I think it's gonna rain today also great.
Its thanks to Randy that my favorite animated movie was as great as it was. Toy Story, this guys voice is amazing!
I love this song. I once lived in New Orleans when I was in my teens.
absolutely unbelievable song!
Incredible voice and talent.
Beautiful song !
A beautiful and haunting song. Asleep At the Wheel did a very nice cover of it too.
Excellent thanks for posting 📫👍
Love this song!!! He makes me want to cry also!
My grandmother told me about it back in the 50s.
Beautiful sound quality! Love the video too!
I recommend to everyone - go out and get this on CD... the in-studio version will tug at your heart even more.
Excellent, thanks for posting.
Randy... outstanding as always
I am from New Orleans and I love Randy Newman. New Orleans is known for its food, culture, and music, but its infrastructure does leave a lot to be desired. People still love the place though.
Man, is this ever relevant today. Bless the pour soles in Louisiana.
It's Aaron Neville, not Arron. Randy Newman delivers a song too. And, surprise of surprise, he wrote them too. I still remember the first time I heard "Sail away." I think it was 1972. The mixture of fake promise and sadness was an awakening. "Louisiana 1927" is the best song on "Good old boys."
This reminds me so much of the flood that just happened. The great flood of 2016. I lost my house in this flood
Always wanted more to this song... It just feels, incomplete.
so relevant today.
My grandfather's sister died in that flood. My mom told me that she had drowned while she was at a camp by Lake Borne. Anyway I remember Randy sang this song when he was the musical guest for Saturday Night Live when they did a show in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.That was with the original cast. I remember Belushi opened up the show sitting on the horse's tail of the Andrew Jackson Monument in Jackosn Square.
Reminds me of the strength of the average Thai citizen in the face of floods last year. Amazing resilient people here....and in Louisiana.
I love this song!
They DID wash us away ...
Our entire community is gone.
Am missing my home .....Tres Beaucoup ! Our lives will never be the same.
Played this while driving to Baton Rouge, La...Heard Janis Joplin's "Me And Bobby Mcgee" too. Fun trip.
thnx 4 sharing this
"Heck of a job, Brownie."
Except the fact the Army Corps of Engineers were found responsible for building faulty levees; the mayor of N.O. at the time is now doing 10 years...
Sam Speed I think the mayor was convicted of corruption, not anything to do with the levees. The bastard was probably solely responsible for the order to confiscate guns and deserves to be sodomized numerous times each day, for the duration of his sentence, for putting the people of his city in a position of weakness at the hands of roving savages.
Sam Speed There were 2 different floods. One in Louisiana in 1927 and then Katrina. Newman wrote this song about the flood in 1927. I did cartwheels in my living room when I heard about Ray Nigen going to prison. Serves him right that he is serving time. Crook! The NRA has an incredible video of the police taking away peoples weapons and leaving them completely defenceless. It is chilling and needs to be seen by all Americans.
Christine Barney It was seen...HBO's Treme' was telling the real story.
greattttt song
Timeless.
Heard this track for the first time, thanks to Tony Heller's amazing channel.
A perfect song.
Thank You for this...I was thinking about New Orleans a few hours ago...What with Haiti'S Eartquake eruption Earlier ......Its a mess..SO I think myself lucky I am favouriting a video ..Regards.
Beautiful song
Pure genius.
I rember the LSU band played this after the first time in Tiger Stadium after Katrina
AMazng song, perfect..
Six feet of water in the streets of Evangeline...Louisiana.
Well done Randy, thank you...
Mönchengladbach die einzige mit New Orleans vergleichbare deutsche Stadt?
Danke, Randy Newman, dass du das mal ausgesprochen hast! Vielen Dank!
your right pal, Randy is one of the best
somehow to me randy newman is the musical pendant to film´s stanley kurick
nice americana...Randy is a treasure
premio Nobel alla figheria: Randy Newman
great...greattttt song
@princessofhesse Steve Earle's son does an a capella version of this song. That's how I discovered it.
Amen to that.
Love this guy.