Zydeco Sont Pas Sale: King of the Real Creole French Zydeco

The King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier (1925–1987) first recorded for Arhoolie Records in 1965 (“Louisiana Blues & Zydeco” ARH00329). The album introduced him to the world. Chenier continued to record for Arhoolie for almost 20 years. This posthumous release features some of his most iconic and important songs sung in Louisiana Creole French, his first language.

Track Listing

101	Zydeco Sont Pas Sale (The Snap Beans Aren't Salty)	Clifton Chenier	03:16
102	Blues de Ma Negresse (Blues about My Black Gal)	Clifton Chenier	03:07
103	Cher Catin (Dear Baby)	Clifton Chenier	03:41
104	Going la Maison (Going to the House)	Clifton Chenier	03:42
105	J’Ai Conet, C’Est Pas Me Femme (I Know She’s Not My Woman)	Clifton Chenier	03:38
106	Jole Blonde (Pretty Blonde)	Clifton Chenier	03:13
107	Mo Veux Connaitre (I Want to Know)	Clifton Chenier	03:43
108	Je Suis en Recolteur (I'm a Farmer)	Clifton Chenier	04:56
109	Je Me Reveiller Le Martin (I Woke up This Morning)	Clifton Chenier	03:17
110	Je Marche Le Plancher (I Walk the Floor)	Clifton Chenier	02:56
111	Louisiana Two Step	Clifton Chenier	04:46
112	Weetee Ta Robe (Take off Your Dress)	Clifton Chenier	04:45
113	Zydeco Two-Step	Clifton Chenier	02:06
114	Breaux Bridge Waltz	Clifton Chenier	04:22
115	Tu Le Ton Son Ton (Every Now and Then)	Clifton Chenier	03:45