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