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Twist & Shout

Roy Carrier
Twist & Shout

Roy Carrier's second album with the Right on Rhythm label, Twist and Shout is another selection of impeccable zydeco performances from the Lawtell-based accordion player. Starting off the record is Carrier's "Have Some Fun, at the Offshore Lounge" - a reference to Carrier's own dance club named in honor of his occupation as an offshore oil worker. From its inception in 1981, The Offshore Lounge served as Lawtell's hotbed for aspiring blues and zydeco musicians. Despite a tracklist mostly stacked by his own compositions, Twist & Shout also pays homage to zydeco's past, featuring two songs from Carrier's cousin Clifton Chenier and a zydeco version of Hank Williams' "Jamabalaya" - a song originally based on the Cajun folk tune "Grand Texas".

Track Listing

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Have Some Fun, at the Offshore Lounge Roy Carrier 02:58
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102
Do Right Sometimes Roy Carrier 02:46
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103
Back Bone Zydeco Roy Carrier 03:44
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104
I Want to Thank You Roy Carrier 04:49
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105
Bye Bye Black Girl Roy Carrier 02:55
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106
My Little Woman (Wanted to Fight) Roy Carrier 03:02
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107
The Zydeco Beat Roy Carrier 03:09
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108
Josephine Par Se Ma Femme Roy Carrier 02:57
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109
Two for the Road Roy Carrier 04:10
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110
Been Gone Too Long Roy Carrier 03:26
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111
If You Want to Dance, You've Gotta Twist and Shout Roy Carrier 03:13
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Ma Tit Fille Roy Carrier 03:17
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113
Show You How to Love Roy Carrier 04:29
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114
Hot Pants Roy Carrier 03:06
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115
What You Gonna Do with a Man Like That Roy Carrier 04:50
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116
Jambalaya  Roy Carrier 04:35
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117
I Don't Know What You Want Roy Carrier 05:22
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118
Some Real Zydeco Roy Carrier 02:14
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Good Night Roy Carrier 04:00