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Nathan Abshire and His Pine Grove Boys
French Blues
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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

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Pine Grove Blues Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:50
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Kaplan Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:55
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French Blues Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:45
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New Orleans Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:50
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Pine Grove Boogie Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:46
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Hathaway Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:39
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Step It Fast Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:50
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Jolie, Petite Juilette Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:58
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Choupique Two Step Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:44
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La Valse De Belezere Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 3:13
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Pine Grove Blues #2 Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:58
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La Valse De Holly Beach Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 3:00
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Iota Two-Step Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:41
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La Valse De Bayou Tech Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:49
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Musical Five Special Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:58
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Avalon Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 3:00
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Tee Per Coine (Keep a'Knocking, But You Can't Come In) Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:46
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The New Jolie Blon Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:59
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Point De Lou Two Step Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:24
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Texas Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:55
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Lu Lu Boogie Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:58
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Carolina Blues Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:34
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Shamrock Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:31
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Mama Rosin Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:49
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L. S. U. French Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:58
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Crying Pine Grove Blues Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:44
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Red Rock Waltz Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:36
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Cannon Ball Special Nathan Abshire & The Pine Grove Boys 2:15
Arhoolie Records

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

ARH00373, 373, CD 373

Year(s) Released

1993

Recording Date(s)

1949

Recording Location(s)

Lake Charles, La.

Label/Collection

Arhoolie Records

Genre(s)

Cajun & Zydeco

Country(s)

United States

Instrument(s)

Accordion; Bass; Drums; Fiddle; Guitar; Vocals

Credit(s)

Chris Strachwitz - Producer, Editor, Photographer (Cover)
 George Morrow - Audio Restoration
 Wayne Pope - Designer
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