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King of the Bayous: I'm Coming Home

Clifton Chenier
King of the Bayous: I'm Coming Home

“I put a little Rock into this French music.” (Clifton Chenier, interview with Arhoolie 1978) Clifton Chenier was among the first to incorporate rock music along with Rhythm and Blues into traditional Louisiana creole music. Affectionately referred to as the King of Zydeco, Chenier’s music began to receive exposure outside his native Louisiana as the result of a series of recordings for Arhoolie Records in the 1960’s. He eventually toured the world with his band and was named a National Heritage Fellow in 1984. This album includes sessions recorded in the 1960’s and 1970 and includes several previously unissued tracks.

Track Listing

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Clifton Chenier
03:46
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102
Clifton Chenier
03:25
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103
Clifton Chenier
03:45
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104
Clifton Chenier
03:22
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105
Clifton Chenier
03:42
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106
Clifton Chenier
03:26
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107
Clifton Chenier
04:00
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108
Clifton Chenier
03:25
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109
Clifton Chenier
03:07
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110
Clifton Chenier
03:19
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111
Clifton Chenier
03:12
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112
Clifton Chenier
04:16
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113
Clifton Chenier
03:24
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114
Clifton Chenier
03:12
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115
Clifton Chenier
03:45
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116
Clifton Chenier
02:40
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117
Clifton Chenier
03:32
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118
Clifton Chenier
03:31