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Bon Ton Roulet! and more

Clifton Chenier
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

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Bon Ton Roulet Clifton Chenier 03:09
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102
Frog Legs Clifton Chenier 02:13
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If I Ever Get Lucky Clifton Chenier 02:45
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Black Gal Clifton Chenier 02:39
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105
Long Toes Clifton Chenier 02:12
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Baby, Please Don't Go Clifton Chenier 02:31
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107
Houston Boogie Clifton Chenier 03:37
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108
Blues de Ma Negresse Clifton Chenier 03:09
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109
Sweet Little Doll (Cher Catin) Clifton Chenier 01:44
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110
Jole Blonde Clifton Chenier 03:14
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111
Ay, Ai Ai Clifton Chenier 02:48
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112
French Town Waltz Clifton Chenier 02:42
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113
Keep on Scratching Clifton Chenier 02:24
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114
Black Snake Blues Clifton Chenier 04:26
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115
Let's Talk It Over Clifton Chenier 03:01
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116
Walking to Louisiana Clifton Chenier 03:37
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117
Key to the Highway Clifton Chenier 02:51
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118
Things Ain't Like They Used to Be Clifton Chenier 04:25
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119
I Got a Little Girl Clifton Chenier 03:04
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120
I'm on the Wonder Clifton Chenier 03:21
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Jump the Boogie Clifton Chenier 02:53