Under a Green Oak Tree

Under A Green Oak Tree (En Bas du Chene Vert) is the collective voice of three master Cajun musicians: Dewey Balfa (fiddle and vocals), D. L. Menard (guitar and vocals), and Marc Savoy (fiddle and accordion). Recorded in 1976 by Arhoolie founder Chris Strachwitz, the three join forces to create a collection of songs straight from the soul of southwest Louisiana. Featuring Cajun classics such as “Jolie Blonde Du Bayou” and originals by Menard, this album is a unique moment in the history of Cajun music—the product of a meeting of friends and a shared musical heritage.

Track Listing

101	Chameaux One-Step	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:55
102	J'ai Passé Devant Ta Porte (I Passed in Front of Your Door)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:02
103	J’ai Fait Un Gros Erreur (I Made a Big Mistake)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	04:23
104	Cajun Reel	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:08
105	Mes Petits Yeux Noirs (My Little Dark Eyes)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:05
106	Lake Arthur Stomp	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	04:15
107	Jolie Blonde du Bayou (Pretty Blonde of the Bayou)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:37
108	Petite Fille de la Campagne (My Little Country Girl)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:52
109	Ma Chére Maman Créole (My Dear Creole Mama)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:53
110	Je Peux pas t'Oublier (I Can't Forget You)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:45
111	Liberty	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:00
112	Mon Bon Vieux Mari (My Good Old Man)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:31
113	En Bas du Chêne Vert (Beneath a Green Oak Tree)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	04:19
114	Mardi Gras Jig	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	01:59
115	La Valse Á Pop	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:24
116	Port Arthur Blues	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	02:35
117	Dans Le Coeur De La Ville (In the Heart of Town)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:58
118	La Porte Dans Arriere (The Back Door)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:15
119	J'ai Eté au Bal (I Went to the Dance)	Dewey Balfa, Marc Savoy & D.L. Menard	03:28