Live

To fully understand why Clifton Chenier was regarded as the King of Zydeco, listeners must encounter him on stage in front of an audience. Issued in 1972, Live was the first officially released live recording of Chenier, recorded in front of a mostly Black French Creole audience in the fall of 1971 at Saint Mark’s Hall in Richmond, California. Throughout the performance he is clearly in communion with everyone present, playing to and speaking with them between songs, and reminiscing about their shared home of Louisiana. Crown atop his head, the King has everyone in the room on their feet and dancing along.

Track Listing

1	Zydeco Cha Cha Clifton Chenier	04:04
2	Bad Luck and Trouble Clifton Chenier	05:43
3	Cher Catin Clifton Chenier	03:41
4	New Ma Negress Clifton Chenier	03:49
5	Tu Le Ton Son Ton Clifton Chenier	03:51
6	You're My Mule Clifton Chenier	04:42
7	Tighten-Up Zydeco Clifton Chenier	04:51
8	Going Home Blues / Mess Around Clifton Chenier	06:21