Every Man a King

Every Man A King is one of Louisiana's state songs.

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Louisiana's governor and senator Huey Long was known for his saying "Every man a king," which was the title of his autobiography and the slogan of his Share Our Wealth proposal during the Great Depression.

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Louisiana's governor - Senator - Huey Long - Share Our Wealth - Great Depression

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The song was co-written in 1935 by Huey Long and Castro Carrazo, band director of Louisiana State University.

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1935 - Louisiana State University

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A cover of the song was recorded by Randy Newman for his 1974 album Good Old Boys.

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Randy Newman - 1974

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