French Blues

Nathan Abshire (1913 – 1981) was an important figure in revitalizing the role of the accordion in Cajun music. Joining the Pine Grove Boys band in 1948, he recorded his signature song “Pine Grove Blues” in 1949. This album features the work of Abshire and the Pine Grove Boys during the 1950’s and includes Cajun boogies, two-steps, and waltzes with a few blues interspersed. The liner notes contain information about Abshire and the work he did before and after joining the Pine Grove Boys.

Track Listing

101	Pine Grove Blues	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:50
102	Kaplan Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:55
103	French Blues	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:45
104	New Orleans Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:50
105	Pine Grove Boogie	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:46
106	Hathaway Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:39
107	Step It Fast	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:50
108	Jolie, Petite Juilette	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:58
109	Choupique Two Step	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:44
110	La Valse de Belezere	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	03:13
111	Pine Grove Blues #2	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:58
112	La Valse De Holly Beach	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	03:00
113	Iota Two-Step	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:41
114	La Valse de Bayou Tech	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:49
115	Musical Five Special	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:58
116	Avalon Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	03:00
117	Tee Per Coine (Keep A'Knocking, but You Can't Come In)	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:46
118	The New Jolie Blon	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:59
119	Point de Lou Two Step	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:24
120	Texas Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:55
121	Lu Lu Boogie	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:58
122	Carolina Blues	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:34
123	Shamrock Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:31
124	Mama Rosin	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:49
125	L.S.U. French Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:58
126	Crying Pine Grove Blues	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:44
127	Red Rock Waltz	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:36
128	Cannon Ball Special	Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys	02:15