In the front parlor of Madame Jessica's house on Toulouse Street, there was a vivacious evening party going on.

Mamaloi was a song on the Doobie Brothers' second album, Toulouse Street.

It was a unique tune on the record, with 'Toulouse Street' being a rock record and this song being reggae.

Its commercial success helped the album Toulouse Street skyrocket on the charts.

The double cottage on Toulouse Street was purchased by the collection in 1990.

The model for the portrait, according to legend, had been born on Toulouse Street in New Orleans.

The song was later recorded by The Doobie Brothers, who included it on their 1972 album, Toulouse Street.

The album has material from Toulouse Street through Takin' It to the Streets, and is also a diamond record.

Top end Maison de Ville, 727 Toulouse Street (001 504 561 5858, £137-£153).

Olivier House, 828 Toulouse Street (001 504 525 8456, £55-£74 room only).