Down in New Orleans (song) facts for kids

"Down in New Orleans" is a famous song from Disney's 2009 animated movie The Princess and the Frog. The talented musician Randy Newman wrote this song. It helps introduce the magical city of New Orleans in the film.

About the Song

This song is a big part of The Princess and the Frog. It was released in 2009. The famous musician Dr. John sings the main version. This version plays at the very start of the movie. It helps set the scene in New Orleans. The song also hints at the movie's villain, Dr. Facilier. It's the first full song in the film. It's also the only song not sung by one of the characters.

Different Versions

You can hear "Down in New Orleans" in a few ways. Tiana, the main character, sings a short part at the beginning. She also sings a shorter version at the end of the movie. Anika Noni Rose, who is the voice of Tiana, also sang the full song. She performed it for an album called The Princess and the Frog: Tiana and her Princess Friends. This album also featured songs by other Disney Princesses. A year before the movie came out, Randy Newman himself performed the song. He sang it at the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Awards and Nominations

"Down in New Orleans" was nominated for some big awards. It was nominated for Best Original Song. This was at the 82nd Academy Awards. However, it did not win. The song also received a nomination for Best Song. This was at the 53rd Grammy Awards. Another song from the movie, "Almost There", was also nominated for an Oscar.