Clifton Chenier - Bogalusa Boogie

Artist:

Chenier, Clifton

UPC:

096297034729

See Also:

Rockin` Sidney

Description:

Personnel includes: Clifton Chenier (vocals, accordion, harmonica); Paul Senegal (guitar); John Hart (tenor saxophone); Joe Brouchet (bass); Robert St. Julian (drums); Cleveland Chenier (rubboard).
Recorded at Studio In The Country, Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 27, 1975. Includes liner notes by Chris Strachwitz.
Recorded in 1975, this is a prime session by Clifton Chenier with one of the finest line-ups of his Red Hot Louisiana Band. He recorded prolifically, and often revisited some of his favorite songs, sometimes making it unclear just where to begin with the justly hailed King of Zydeco. He worked regularly in every decade from the fifties through the eighties (he died in 1987 in his early sixties). By the seventies he`d successfully expanded his popularity from his Louisiana/Texas homebase to the world at large. His five piece band includes his longtime compatriot and brother, Cleveland Chenier, on rub-board, as well as tenor saxophonist John Hart. The former adds spice and exuberance, while the latter adds a sassy counterpoint to Chenier`s accordion. The band`s constant road work served them well, as evidenced by the supple interplay this outfit could wield. The session was well recorded, capturing their joy and power with clarity and warmth.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. One Step at a Time
2. M`Appel Fou :: They Call Me Crazy
3. Quelque Chose Sur Mon Idee :: There`s Something On My Mind
4. Ride `Em Cowboy
5. Ma Mama Ma Dit :: My Mama Told Me
6. Je Me Reveiller le Matin :: I Woke Up This Morning
7. I May Be Wrong - (previously unreleased)
8. Take Off Your Dress
9. Allons a Grand Coteau :: Let`s Go To Grand Coteau
10. Je Suis en Recolteur :: I`m A Farmer
11. Ti Na Na
12. Come Go Along With Me
13. Bogalusa Boogie

Album Information

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Cajun

Label:

Arhoolie

Producer:

Chris Strachwitz

Catalog Number:

347

Original Release Year:

1987

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

50 : 24

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