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