@RighteousWilly, my family is Old French (white Creole) and Cajun on my mother's father's side. I think it's true, what your friend told you, but it's a lot more complicated today then it was back then.
Yes this movie is silly if you are from NOLA. We have more of a New England, New Jersey accent than Cajun. Actually there are many different accents in and around the city, but the Cajun accent is from the west towards Lafayette. We refer to the city as the Cresent City, never heard Big Easy until this movie. The scene is in Bucktown, which was at the mouth of the 17th St Canal that busted during Katrina. Starting at 51 seconds you see the West End clubs and restaurantswith Augies Delago
wow yall this person didnt mean nothing by it, yall been a bit rule. all had to be said was the cajuns are country and creole is city folk. And I would reckon you could say there are some cajuns living and working in new orleans, that would make them New Orleans Cajuns come to town for the jobs and what not.
No such thing as "New Orleans Cajun Dancing". There is nothing Cajun about New Orleans whatsoever. While we're at it there is also no such thing as Cajun French or Cajun Culture. The language is called "Louisiana French" and the culture is Louisiana Creole Culture. French was being spoken in Louisiana long before the Cajun's ancestors first arrived.
Yes, i am aware of that, and appreciate your viewing. This is a clip from The Big Easy, referring to it,. the movie is great and lets enjoy it, especially the beautiful Ellen Barkin.I am in New Orleans freqently.
I don't know much about this movie but I'm from Louisiana and New Orleans is NOT cajun. New Orleans is a strange mix of French, Spanish, African, etc that has blended into an ambiguous thing called "Creole." I have relatives in New Orleans and 20-30 years ago most New Orleanians made no claims to anything Cajun until it became profitable to do so. Cajun music became popular as well as cajun cuisine and somehow Cajun became associated with NOLA and all of Louisiana actually. Just ain't true.
@jaegerhund My ex's cousin told me that he was "Old French" and the "Old French" were already long established in NOLA when these "Arcadians", refugees from Canada, showed up in 1765. He said the "Old French" didn't want these country bumbkins around NO so they told them there was lots of free land out West; they forgot to tell them it was swampland.
The Big Easy. One of my all time favorites. I love New Orleans. Will be there in June, as I have in the past. Ellen Barkin, one of my favorite ladies.
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wendyjorge1 6 days ago
What is the name of this song?
Chiquitica1970 1 week ago
@RighteousWilly, my family is Old French (white Creole) and Cajun on my mother's father's side. I think it's true, what your friend told you, but it's a lot more complicated today then it was back then.
TheNoLoss 1 week ago
The Big Easy ( movie title )
Clardol 2 weeks ago
Ya..love this movie..wonder if Dennis Quaid was really singing...sounds like him....
NoreneB 2 weeks ago
New Orleans ain't cajun! You have to get to the west of the Big Easy to find the Cajun culture!
YvesB1 4 weeks ago
Visited the "Big Easy" again last Sept.. Can't get enough of it.......
bjuggy1 1 month ago
Remember that little dwelling well. Katrina took it away.
haltmusic 1 month ago
It's spelled Cher but pronounced like "Sha" not Cher (share) like the pop singers name. I hate how Hollywood can never get it right.
lostcar26 2 months ago
I am aware of that. Have it and watched many times, one of my favorite destinations.
swinginkatz 3 months ago
@swinginkatz whats the movie?
blockednumber 2 weeks ago
This is taken from the movie "The Big Easy" (1986)
colby774 3 months ago
great nips
mrhurd131 3 months ago
Boy, tell me about it. Sexy Babe.
swinginkatz 4 months ago
I have this DVD and love the movie and background. Ellen Barkin is a Babe. Many times there, my favorite destination.
swinginkatz 5 months ago
Yes this movie is silly if you are from NOLA. We have more of a New England, New Jersey accent than Cajun. Actually there are many different accents in and around the city, but the Cajun accent is from the west towards Lafayette. We refer to the city as the Cresent City, never heard Big Easy until this movie. The scene is in Bucktown, which was at the mouth of the 17th St Canal that busted during Katrina. Starting at 51 seconds you see the West End clubs and restaurantswith Augies Delago
Biggsnet 5 months ago
dang..........i hate it when im not one of the good guys anymore..........sigh
killsalive1 6 months ago
wow yall this person didnt mean nothing by it, yall been a bit rule. all had to be said was the cajuns are country and creole is city folk. And I would reckon you could say there are some cajuns living and working in new orleans, that would make them New Orleans Cajuns come to town for the jobs and what not.
blacksheepgunner 11 months ago
No such thing as "New Orleans Cajun Dancing". There is nothing Cajun about New Orleans whatsoever. While we're at it there is also no such thing as Cajun French or Cajun Culture. The language is called "Louisiana French" and the culture is Louisiana Creole Culture. French was being spoken in Louisiana long before the Cajun's ancestors first arrived.
DanieleCreole 11 months ago
Anyone know the title of this song? It is a Cajun song and want to know the title.
CairoLuis 1 year ago
Mais c'est en... anglais.
zozottine 1 year ago
Yes, i am aware of that, and appreciate your viewing. This is a clip from The Big Easy, referring to it,. the movie is great and lets enjoy it, especially the beautiful Ellen Barkin.I am in New Orleans freqently.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
I didn't mean to come across as a butt if I did ----- Just wanted to clarify things. Great movie I'm sure so let's enjoy.
jaegerhund 2 years ago
I don't know much about this movie but I'm from Louisiana and New Orleans is NOT cajun. New Orleans is a strange mix of French, Spanish, African, etc that has blended into an ambiguous thing called "Creole." I have relatives in New Orleans and 20-30 years ago most New Orleanians made no claims to anything Cajun until it became profitable to do so. Cajun music became popular as well as cajun cuisine and somehow Cajun became associated with NOLA and all of Louisiana actually. Just ain't true.
jaegerhund 2 years ago 11
@jaegerhund très bon droit de vous pour informer les gens
Academic1Researcher 9 months ago
@jaegerhund My ex's cousin told me that he was "Old French" and the "Old French" were already long established in NOLA when these "Arcadians", refugees from Canada, showed up in 1765. He said the "Old French" didn't want these country bumbkins around NO so they told them there was lots of free land out West; they forgot to tell them it was swampland.
RighteousWilly 2 months ago
@jaegerhund So True!
LyndaClaire 1 month ago
@jaegerhund Couldn't say it any better than you did!
YvesB1 4 weeks ago
Thank You. from France.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
pas mal gaulée la petite!
loubich76 2 years ago
Yes, I agree. I try to go often. Check out my other N O videos.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
One of my favorite films about my favorite city. I've been away too long and need to go back!
MrChesterarthur08 2 years ago
So is Sexy Ellen Barkin
swinginkatz 2 years ago 4
That's a YOUNG Dennis Quaid! Wow... I think I need to see this movie.
Alienshadow5 2 years ago
Thank You for watching. Great people, and music. I have others on my channel. Watch them.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
This is a favorite of mine as well. Great movie. I have relocated to South West Louisiana and just love the people and the music!
Butternut121 2 years ago
The Big Easy. One of my all time favorites. I love New Orleans. Will be there in June, as I have in the past. Ellen Barkin, one of my favorite ladies.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
nevermind saw the clip at the end
TCadien 2 years ago
thats dewey balfa and robert jardell !!
TCadien 2 years ago
what movie is this ??
TCadien 2 years ago
Thank you for your nice comment and rating . I see you have the music favorites, that I like also.
swinginkatz 3 years ago
Swell music and cooking, I guarantee.
joeasmythe 3 years ago