Bon Ton Roulet! and more

Dubbed the “King of Zydeco,” Clifton Chenier began recording for Arhoolie Records in the early 1960s. This compilation, “Bon Ton Roulet” (“good times roll” in Louisiana Creole French) presents an assortment of zydeco music recorded during that time. Featuring family members uncle Morris “Big” Chenier on violin and brother Cleveland on rubboard (vest frottoir), the collection presents shuffles, two-step, waltz, boogie-woogie and the blues played in the zydeco style made popular by Chenier. The liner notes include a brief reflection on Chenier by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz.
Track Listing
101
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Bon Ton Roulet | Clifton Chenier | 3:09 | |
102
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Frog Legs | Clifton Chenier | 2:13 | |
103
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If I Ever Get Lucky | Clifton Chenier | 2:45 | |
104
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Black Gal | Clifton Chenier | 2:39 | |
105
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Long Toes | Clifton Chenier | 2:12 | |
106
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Baby, Please Don't Go | Clifton Chenier | 2:31 | |
107
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Houston Boogie | Clifton Chenier | 3:37 | |
108
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Blues de Ma Negresse | Clifton Chenier | 3:09 | |
109
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Sweet Little Doll (Cher Catin) | Clifton Chenier | 1:44 | |
110
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Jole Blonde | Clifton Chenier | 3:14 | |
111
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Ay, Ai Ai | Clifton Chenier | 2:48 | |
112
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French Town Waltz | Clifton Chenier | 2:42 | |
113
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Keep on Scratching | Clifton Chenier | 2:24 | |
114
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Black Snake Blues | Clifton Chenier | 4:26 | |
115
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Let's Talk It Over | Clifton Chenier | 3:01 | |
116
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Walking to Louisiana | Clifton Chenier | 3:37 | |
117
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Key to the Highway | Clifton Chenier | 2:51 | |
118
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Things Ain't Like They Used to Be | Clifton Chenier | 4:25 | |
119
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I Got a Little Girl | Clifton Chenier | 3:04 | |
120
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I'm on the Wonder | Clifton Chenier | 3:21 | |
121
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Jump the Boogie | Clifton Chenier | 2:53 |