By James Sullivan
The Lousiana Purchase of 1803 brought nearly a million acres of new land to the United States of America, spreading as far afield as Montana. Working out to about three cents an acre, the purchase continues to pay outrageous dividends, not least in the form of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the state of Louisiana, which became the 18th state of the Union in 1812. The birthplace of jazz, the state has also given us Cajun and zydeco music and its own brands of blues, country, funk and hip hop, and the place can even make a strong case as the original home of rock & roll. Here are 18 songs that have helped define the rapturous music of the 18th state. (Read more)
"Wild Man," Galactic feat. Big Chief Bo Dollis
"Little Liza Jane," Huey "Piano" Smith & His Clowns
"Mr. Big Stuff," Jean Knight
"Diggy Liggy Lo," Doug and Rusty Kershaw
"Tipitina," Professor Longhair
"Time Is on My Side," Irma Thomas
"Shake Your Hips," Slim Harpo
"Be My Guest," Fats Domino
"Buttercup," Lucinda Williams
"Look-Ka Py Py," Meters
"Bon Ton Roulet," Clifton Chenier
"I Walk on Guilded Splinters," Dr. John
"Yellow Moon," Neville Brothers
"Suzie Q," Dale Hawkins
"Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley," Lee Dorsey
"Do Whatcha Wanna," Rebirth Brass Band
"A Milli," Lil Wayne
"Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans," Louis Armstrong
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