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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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McZiel and Gernger
03:07
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102
McZiel and Gernger
01:16
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103
McZiel and Gernger
02:53
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104
Sidney Babineaux
02:53
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105
Albert Chevalier
03:46
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106
Albert Chevalier
01:22
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107
Albert Chevalier
03:30
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108
Albert Chevalier
03:58
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109
George Alberts
03:40
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110
Peter King and Lester Herbert
02:51
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111
Peter King and Lester Herbert
03:35
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112
Willie Green
05:56
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113
Willie Green
03:17
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114
Willie Green
04:50
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115
Willie Green
04:41
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116
Herbert Sam
03:36
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117
Clifton Chenier
03:14
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118
Clifton Chenier
02:54
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119
Clarence Garlow
03:04