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Louisiana Blues and Zydeco

Clifton Chenier
Louisiana Blues and Zydeco

This is the 1990 edition of the classic 1960s release. An alternate 2005 version (CD 9053) with slightly different tracks is also available here.

Zydeco music, which melds French, Native American, and blues traditions, is popular among the many French-speaking Black Creoles living along the Texas-Louisiana Gulf coast. That its appeal reaches well beyond the region is partly because of Clifton Chenier, who is often credited with introducing the music to audiences outside of his native southwestern Louisiana. This collection features some early recordings by Chenier; he plays accordion and sings in French Creole patois and English.

Track Listing

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Zydeco Sont Pas Salé Clifton Chenier 03:17
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102
Lafayette Waltz Clifton Chenier 04:30
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103
Louisana Two Step Clifton Chenier 03:42
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104
Clifton's Waltz Clifton Chenier 04:01
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105
Louisiana Blues Clifton Chenier 05:04
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106
Why Did You Go Last Night Clifton Chenier 03:18
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107
Eh, 'Tite Fille Clifton Chenier 02:42
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108
Banana Man Clifton Chenier 04:51
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109
Hot Rod Clifton Chenier 02:51
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110
It's Hard Clifton Chenier 03:24
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111
I Can Look Down at Your Woman Clifton Chenier 03:33
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112
I Can't Stand Clifton Chenier 02:47
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113
Monifique Clifton Chenier 04:32
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114
Johnny Can't Dance Clifton Chenier 02:27
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115
I Lost My Baby Clifton Chenier 03:24
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116
Pepper in My Shoe Clifton Chenier 03:27
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117
Can't Go Home No More Clifton Chenier 03:11
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118
Wrap It up Zydeco Clifton Chenier 03:10