What has happened down here with the climate change
Storms built in from the north and it started to rain.
Rained real hard and forever and a spell
And the bottoms filled up ‘round the lake at Dardanelle.
The river rose all day.
The river rose all night.
The bayous backed up in the flood.
Some bridges now are clean out of sight.
The river spread clear from the Ozarks to the Ouachitas,
Roaring water through the streets of Arkansas.
Isn’t it a cryin’ shame.
This is melted glacier water’s way.
The water cycle’s here to stay
Isn’t it a cryin’ shame.
The leader-man came down from that place he reigns
and a yes-man with an i-phone in his hand
The leader-man says, yes-man isn’t it a shame
What the water has done.
Where’d it come from, yes, watch it rain.
Isn’t it a cryin’ shame.
This is melted glacier water’s way.
The water cycle’s here to stay.
Isn’t it a cryin’ shame.
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In homage to Randy Newman’s wonderful song “Louisiana 1927.” The song has been rattling in my head for several days, as I continue to see remarkable and sad footage from a region of the US that I am very familiar with. I do not mean to look upon other’s misfortunes lightly or with malice, but I felt the need to say something. I hope and pray for the safety and quick recovery of all of those in harm’s way.
Taps and Ratamacues 
“Hey, Siri! Play Randy Newman’s, “Lousiana 1927”.
Aaron Neville does a great cover version.
I’ll listen to them both. Thanks!
I have Acadian roots, anything Lousiana-related strikes a chord. I’ll listen to them both. Thanks!
Question: does Wichita, Kansas come from “Ouichitas”?
I listened, and they are both really good versions. I think I like the Neville version best.
Wichita is name for the Wichita people, a tribe of native Americans from that region. Ouachita is of Choctaw origin, meaning good hunting grounds.
I was introduced to the song through the Neville version. Didn’t know it was a Randy Newman song till later. He brings a certain soulful style to it.
Thanks for replying, as a Canadian, I find it fascinating. I really enjoyed your post.
Thank you!