The Best Of Clifton Chenier
Chifton Chenier (1925–1987) is universally recognized as the creator of zydeco music, a blend of French and Cajun two-steps and waltzes with New Orleans R&B, Texas blues, and big-band jazz. This collection of 17 songs is drawn from his extensive catalogue with Arhoolie Records and features a previously unreleased live version of “Zydeco Sont Pas Salé” (The Snap Beans Aren’t Salty) as well as a 15-minute interview conducted by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz. Allmusic.com notes that this collection is a good starting point for anyone interested in the origins of zydeco.
Track Listing
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101
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Je Me Reveiller Le Matin (I Woke Up This Morning) | Clifton Chenier | 3:16 | |
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102
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I'm Coming Home (To See My Mother) | Clifton Chenier | 3:19 | |
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103
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Ay, Ai, Ai | Clifton Chenier | 2:27 | |
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104
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Brown Skin Woman (Who Can Your Good Man Be) | Clifton Chenier | 3:44 | |
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105
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Hot Rod | Clifton Chenier | 2:50 | |
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106
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It's Hard | Clifton Chenier | 3:24 | |
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107
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All Your Love | Clifton Chenier | 4:24 | |
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108
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Party Down (At the Blue Angel Club) | Clifton Chenier | 4:51 | |
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109
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Why Did You Go Last Night | Clifton Chenier | 3:19 | |
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110
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Ma Mama Ma Dit (My Mama Told Me) | Clifton Chenier | 3:32 | |
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111
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Zydeco Cha Cha | Clifton Chenier | 3:46 | |
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112
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Bon Ton Roulet | Clifton Chenier | 3:10 | |
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113
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Black Gal | Clifton Chenier | 2:40 | |
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114
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Johnny Can't Dance | Clifton Chenier | 4:44 | |
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115
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I'm on the Wonder | Clifton Chenier | 4:19 | |
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116
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Zydeco Sont Pas Sale (Snap Beans Without Salt) | Clifton Chenier | 3:43 | |
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117
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Ain't No Need of Crying | Clifton Chenier | 4:13 | |
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118
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Interview, KPFA, Berkeley, CA 1978 | Clifton Chenier | 15:25 |
Album Info
Folkways Suggests
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Out WestClifton Chenier
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The King Of Zydeco Live at MontreuxClifton Chenier
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Live! At The Long Beach and San Francisco Blues FestivalsClifton Chenier
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60 Minutes with the King Of ZydecoClifton Chenier
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Bon Ton Roulet! and moreClifton Chenier
