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