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Grand Texas

Chuck Guillory with Papa Cairo, Preston Manuel, Michael Doucet and others
Grand Texas

Cajun fiddler Murphy “Chuck” Guillory began performing as a child, playing with his father on Saturdays in Eunice, LA. While still a teenager, he formed his first band and played local dances. After military service, Guillory started to make recordings and in 1949 formed the Cajun band Rhythm Boys, who scored their first regional hit, “Big Texas,” in 1950 with Papa Cairo on vocals. Guillory later re-recorded the song as “Grand Texas.” In 1958, he disbanded the Rhythm Boys and became a grocer, although he continued to play occasional dances. In the 1980s he revived the Rhythm Boys. This collection contains recordings made during the 1980s as well as his earliest recordings from 1949.

Track Listing

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Jolie Blonde Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:33
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Chere Bassette Chuck Guillory, Gervis Stanford 02:00
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Grand Texas (1) Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 02:55
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Chuck's Waltz (1) Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 02:39
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105
T.R. Two Step Chuck Guillory 02:32
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106
Grand Mamou (1) Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:26
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Manche A Manche Chuck Guillory, Gervis Stanford 02:44
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108
Poor Hobo Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 02:54
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Tolan Waltz (1) Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:04
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110
99 Year Waltz Chuck Guillory 03:21
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111
One Step De Chameaux Chuck Guillory 02:18
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112
Louisiana Waltz Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:42
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Grand Texas (2) Chuck Guillory, Papa Cairo 03:39
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Tolan Waltz (2) Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:14
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115
J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 02:56
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Grandma and Grandpa Chuck Guillory, Papa Cairo 02:43
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117
The Last Waltz Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:06
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118
Les Veuves de La Coule Chuck Guillory, Preston Manuel 03:21
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119
Grand Mamou (2) Chuck Guillory, Papa Cairo 03:24
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120
Tolan Waltz (3) Chuck Guillory 02:51
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Grand Texas (3) Chuck Guillory, Papa Cairo 02:57
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122
Chere Petite Chuck Guillory, Jimmy Newman 03:09
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123
Walfus Two-Step Chuck Guillory, Milton Molitor 02:30
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124
Oakdale Waltz Chuck Guillory, Milton Molitor 03:03
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125
Teyut Two-Step Chuck Guillory 01:38
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Chuck's Waltz (2) Chuck Guillory 02:30