We speak of water, worry it, respect it, thrive on its bounty, exist at its mercy. It is the way of New Orleans and the way of her people. We love the city without hesitation and carry the devotion - despite everything.
God Bless the people of Louisiana. This anniversary breaks my heart every year, and moreso this year. The people of Louisiana dont need Obama, they need a Teddy Roosevelt,
It was a horrible, helpless feeling to see what was going on during Katrina. Unbelievable when Bush declined Mexico's help who had been relatively unscathed by Katrina & who were only a couple hours away. News crews were able to get in & show us bloated bodies floating in the streets yet action from our gov't was still days away. I will never forget a news video of a body, lying on a small piece of high ground, whom someone had covered with an American flag.
i was working in a drug store and aaron neville walked in...i was on the register and i didn't even pay attention to him...then when he walked out, i realized who it was. he sang at my grandfather's funeral.
I remember seeing these images on TV and I was totally glued ... but then seeing the image of the guy floating on his stomach was what got me totally pissed at the slow reaction of our government ... totally uncalled for and I hope we learned and will be prepared once Gustav hits
This song makes me proud to be from Louisiana! We've taken alot of hits, but nothing can take us down! We're preparing for another one over the weekend, "Hurricane Gustav".....three years after Katrina!
words can not express how sad i feel when i watched the images in '05 and seen the peolpe of these city's and the lack of response from so many others i still to this day cry when i see images of these and i want all those who have lots everything that my thoughts and prayers are with you daily. I only wish i could be down there helping you guys rebuild
Aaron Neville's brother and wife have also composed a music video, "Cry, Cry, Cry for New Orleans"...I hope it is still posted here on YouTube for you to see. It's been 2 years this month and after volunteering there you learn the truth about what is NOT being reported in the national news. It is horrific.
This ne makes me cry for those who survived Hurricanes Katrina & Rita & are STILL rebuilding almost 3 years later. Randy--thanks for writing this song.
This shit makes me SICK. Rita affected us, southeastern La. no power for 10 days, Gas for 6 days then only $10.00 min. no fema for 3, after katrina. FUCK THIS STATE and their local Gov. they are all crooks. But they will get theirs,
sorry SOB 10k's of people were ready to help us, but turned away. HAHA I got one more year here. I will detour this state by all means.. watching this shit just pisses me off even 21 months later. you dont and wouldnt understand. unless you were here.
Hi Jimmy....you are right that no one could possibly understand if they weren't there. I don't claim to understand...I am just so sorry for your suffering. I don't know much about U.S. politics but perhaps I will do some reading...our politicians in Canada are assholes too....take care of yourself...
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Honestly, I don't know why people STAY in Louisiana. Unemployment's high, there's nothing to do there and they have all these damn hurricanes. I lived there for about 25 years, but I got out and I am never going to live there again. I'll go back and visit because my family lives there and for the food, which is awesome and for Mardi Gras which often imitated elsewhere but never successfully duplicated. I just pray that the people in New Orleans and South LA will be okay this time!!
That song is haunting and beautiful in a tragic way. I am still blown away when I see the pictures of devastation..as with 9/11, may we never forget those who perished in the wake of Katrina..you are in our prayers....love, Canada
Hard to believe that this happened in America! google this: Gore responds to Hurricane Katrina - 09/03/2005..
Inside the New Orleans airport, Gore organizes the rescue of Hurricane Katrina victims with urgent medical problems. Gore chartered and paid for two planes full of medical equipment and staff, fought his way through FEMA and military resistance in order to airlift 270 people to Tennessee. Who do you think we need as president? Al Gore in 2008
Thanks for sharing, my home town Slidell, Louisiana which sits across Lake
Ponchartrain from New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina left a third of the town homeless and eighty-five percent of the city damaged.
EnchantedEscape 6 months ago
We speak of water, worry it, respect it, thrive on its bounty, exist at its mercy. It is the way of New Orleans and the way of her people. We love the city without hesitation and carry the devotion - despite everything.
oakmag 1 year ago
God Bless the people of Louisiana. This anniversary breaks my heart every year, and moreso this year. The people of Louisiana dont need Obama, they need a Teddy Roosevelt,
NovemberSong28th 1 year ago
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Listen to a song on my channel called Katerina its raw but its heartfelt and Beautiful...
MrJPicasso1 1 year ago
It was a horrible, helpless feeling to see what was going on during Katrina. Unbelievable when Bush declined Mexico's help who had been relatively unscathed by Katrina & who were only a couple hours away. News crews were able to get in & show us bloated bodies floating in the streets yet action from our gov't was still days away. I will never forget a news video of a body, lying on a small piece of high ground, whom someone had covered with an American flag.
mmedefarge 1 year ago
we stay here because we love it. thats why
gca4542 2 years ago
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gca4542 2 years ago
The destruction is not here yet.
Read your Bible and be prepared.
God Bless the World
chegraham48 2 years ago
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UMmm bye!! :D GA
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GMBlows 3 years ago
i was working in a drug store and aaron neville walked in...i was on the register and i didn't even pay attention to him...then when he walked out, i realized who it was. he sang at my grandfather's funeral.
dejuanp 3 years ago
I remember seeing these images on TV and I was totally glued ... but then seeing the image of the guy floating on his stomach was what got me totally pissed at the slow reaction of our government ... totally uncalled for and I hope we learned and will be prepared once Gustav hits
soxmonki 3 years ago 2
This song makes me proud to be from Louisiana! We've taken alot of hits, but nothing can take us down! We're preparing for another one over the weekend, "Hurricane Gustav".....three years after Katrina!
CajunGirl83 3 years ago 3
Never get tired of this song or his incredible voice let this be the last song I ever hear..... :)
o0sunsi0o 4 years ago 5
The voice of an angel so right for this poignant video
wills52b 4 years ago
words can not express how sad i feel when i watched the images in '05 and seen the peolpe of these city's and the lack of response from so many others i still to this day cry when i see images of these and i want all those who have lots everything that my thoughts and prayers are with you daily. I only wish i could be down there helping you guys rebuild
love Cyndi-Canada
cynthiaw25 4 years ago 2
Aaron Neville's brother and wife have also composed a music video, "Cry, Cry, Cry for New Orleans"...I hope it is still posted here on YouTube for you to see. It's been 2 years this month and after volunteering there you learn the truth about what is NOT being reported in the national news. It is horrific.
whytelightJ 4 years ago
This ne makes me cry for those who survived Hurricanes Katrina & Rita & are STILL rebuilding almost 3 years later. Randy--thanks for writing this song.
Cajunlady02 4 years ago
this was a great video...it made me cry...a lot of my family was in New Orleans for Katrina...
crazycruzan1 4 years ago
im pretty sure he either got a cut or just let him sing its for a great cause please dont hate
MsChissa 4 years ago
I love you Aaron i love that song it means so much to so many people. i heard it on tv for the comercial. looovvvvvveeeeeeeee iiiiii ttttttttttt.
angelblossom1963 4 years ago
This shit makes me SICK. Rita affected us, southeastern La. no power for 10 days, Gas for 6 days then only $10.00 min. no fema for 3, after katrina. FUCK THIS STATE and their local Gov. they are all crooks. But they will get theirs,
sorry SOB 10k's of people were ready to help us, but turned away. HAHA I got one more year here. I will detour this state by all means.. watching this shit just pisses me off even 21 months later. you dont and wouldnt understand. unless you were here.
jimmykoko95 4 years ago
Hi Jimmy....you are right that no one could possibly understand if they weren't there. I don't claim to understand...I am just so sorry for your suffering. I don't know much about U.S. politics but perhaps I will do some reading...our politicians in Canada are assholes too....take care of yourself...
CanadianPeamealBacon 4 years ago
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Honestly, I don't know why people STAY in Louisiana. Unemployment's high, there's nothing to do there and they have all these damn hurricanes. I lived there for about 25 years, but I got out and I am never going to live there again. I'll go back and visit because my family lives there and for the food, which is awesome and for Mardi Gras which often imitated elsewhere but never successfully duplicated. I just pray that the people in New Orleans and South LA will be okay this time!!
magistr88 3 years ago
That song is haunting and beautiful in a tragic way. I am still blown away when I see the pictures of devastation..as with 9/11, may we never forget those who perished in the wake of Katrina..you are in our prayers....love, Canada
CanadianPeamealBacon 4 years ago
What's the name of this song? It is making me cry in addition to the pictures of New Orleans! They are always in my prayers!!
abwooli24 4 years ago
Louisiana 1927 By Aaron Neville (originally by Randy Newman)
tpersica 4 years ago
LUV DiiS S0NG!!!!
N HiiLARY CLiiNT0N'S G0NNA WiiN!!!!!!!!
astatemh 4 years ago
he aint runnin doe ...bush got him shook
juanpo504 5 years ago
Hard to believe that this happened in America! google this: Gore responds to Hurricane Katrina - 09/03/2005..
Inside the New Orleans airport, Gore organizes the rescue of Hurricane Katrina victims with urgent medical problems. Gore chartered and paid for two planes full of medical equipment and staff, fought his way through FEMA and military resistance in order to airlift 270 people to Tennessee. Who do you think we need as president? Al Gore in 2008
yorkiebell 5 years ago
wow! Did you make this vid? I have a lot to learn me thinks. Very nice :)Crowbarred
crowbarred 5 years ago
i love aaron neville and im from baton rouge.i was lucky enough to move b4 the hurricane had hit!!..!!
prodrumernate 5 years ago