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Zydeco, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1949-62

Various Artists
Zydeco, Vol. 1: The Early Years 1949-62

Zydeco is a “unique musical and social gumbo found mainly along the Gulf Coast where Creoles have blended rural Louisiana African American French Creole traditions with Cajun music, rhythm and blues, a shot of rock n’ roll and a bunch of other juicy ingredients!” – Chris Strachwitz (liner notes)

This collection of live music was recorded in the taverns and dance houses of rural Louisiana and Texas in the 1950s and ʼ60s. Presented without frills, the songs are played on button accordion and the rubboard, or washboard. The vocals are mostly sung in French. Zydeco classics “Jole Blonde” and “Zydeco Sout Pas Sale” are included in this collection. Liner notes include a history of zydeco and information about the performers.

Track Listing

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Allons à Lafayette McZiel and Gernger 03:07
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Tap Dance McZiel and Gernger 01:16
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French Waltz McZiel and Gernger 02:53
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Rayne One Step / Zydeco Sont Pas Salé Sidney Babineaux 02:53
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Zydeco Sont Pas Salé Albert Chevalier 03:46
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Moman Couche' Albert Chevalier 01:22
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Ma Petite Fille Albert Chevalier 03:30
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108
Bernadette, Cher Albert Chevalier 03:58
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109
You Havin' a Good Time George Alberts 03:40
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110
King's Zydeco Peter King and Lester Herbert 02:51
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Lafayette Zydeco Peter King and Lester Herbert 03:35
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112
Jole Blonde Willie Green 05:56
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Baby Please Don't Go Willie Green 03:17
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Tell Me, Pretty Baby Willie Green 04:50
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Announcement and Green's Zydeco Willie Green 04:41
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They Call Me Good Rockin' Herbert Sam 03:36
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117
Clifton's Blues Clifton Chenier 03:14
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118
Louisiana Stomp Clifton Chenier 02:54
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Bon Ton Roulet Clarence Garlow 03:04