Soundtrack
With the action taking place in New Orleans, and the main protagonist's Cajun family background (Remy McSwain), the producers of the film used cajun, zydeco, R&B, and gospel music in the soundtrack.
An original motion picture soundtrack CD was assembled by label executive Danny Holloway and released in 1987 on the Island label. The CD contains twelve tracks including "Tipitina," played by famed New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair, the New Orleans anthem "Iko Iko," by The Dixie Cups, and a ballad, "Closer To You," written and performed by actor Dennis Quaid who also performs the song in the film. Other performers on the album include Beausoleil, Buckwheat Zydeco, Dewey Balfa, Aaron Neville & The Neville Brothers.
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