The Big Easy is a 1987 American neo-noir crime film directed by Jim McBride and written by Daniel Petrie Jr. The executive producer of the motion picture was Mort Engelberg and the cinematographer was Affonso Beato. The film was later adapted for a television series for two seasons on the USA Network (1996–1997).
The film stars Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, and Ned Beatty. The action takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana and was shot on location.
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 released in 1987 on the Island label, and re-released in 1991 on the Fontana Island label. The CD contains twelve tracks including "Tipitina," played by New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair, the New Orleans anthem "Iko Iko," played 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. A few tunes heard in the film did not make the cut to the CD. They include St. Augustine's Marching Hundred's "Li'l Liza Jane" and Clifton Chenier's "You Used to Call Me" (performed by Dennis Quaid).
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