With so many accomplished musicians hailing from Louisiana and singing songs in her honor, it’s extremely difficult to come up with a list like this. But here are some of the stand-out songs that make up the soundtrack of a Louisiana life.

 

1) Iko Iko, performed by The Dixie Cups
This song was originally written and performed by Sugar Boy and the Cane Cutters, but became an international hit by The Dixie Cups in 1965.
2) Jole Blon, traditional
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This traditional Cajun tune is sometimes called "the Cajun national anthem" and the earliest known recording is believed to be this one by the Breaux Brothers in 1929.
3) Tell It Like It Is, Aaron Neville
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First big hit of this legendary musician’s career, whose talented family includes his son Ivan Neville and his brother Cyril Neville.
4) The House of the Rising Sun, traditional folk song
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The earliest recording of this song was by Appalachian artists Clarence "Tom" Ashley and Gwen Foster, who recorded it for Vocalion Records in 1934.
5) You Are My Sunshine, Jimmie Davis
This song was recorded by Jimmie Davis in 1940 and 5 years later he became governor of the state. He was later inducted into the country music hall of fame.

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6) Louisiana 1927, Randy Newman
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Recorded in 1974, this song tells the story of the great flood of 1927.
7) Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? , Louis Armstrong & Billie Holiday
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This song was written by Eddie DeLange and Louis Alter and first performed by this duo in 1947.
8) Jambalaya by Hank Williams, Sr.
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Crawfish pie and file gumbo..this song was recorded in 1953 and stayed on the top of the country charts for 14 weeks!
9) Amos Moses by Jerry Reed
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This song tells the story of a cajun alligator hunter outside of Thibodaux, LA.
10) Louisiana Man, Lucinda Williams
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Lucinda's prolific career has included numerous songs about her home state, but this early recording captures her country roots.
11) Walking to New Orleans by Fats Domino
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This song was written for Fats Domino by Bobby Charles in 1960.

Of course, there were some amazing tunes and musicians that didn’t make this list. Who do you think should be up here? What songs always remind you of your favorite state? Tell us in the comments below!

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