CLIFTON CHENIER - THE KING OF THE 'ZYDECO' (LIVE)

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CLIFTON CHENIER - THE KING OF THE 'ZYDECO' (LIVE)

Clifton Chenier experienced French Blues Creole dance songs, combining elements from R & B, Rock'n'roll to Swing rhythms, 'Cajun' music and 'Country Blues' gave birth to one of the most musical currents singular Louisiana: The 'ZYDECO', a testimony of the presence of French culture over the Atlantic. The 'ZYDECO' had his 'King' in the person of Clifton Chenier, an Accordionist who will reach international fame.

Clifton Chenier
B. June 25, 1925 (Opelousas, Louisiana)
D. December 12, 1987 (Lafayette, Louisiana)

Cleveland Chenier
B. May 16, 1921 (Opelousas, Louisiana)

1. Get Together
2. No Dog Around
3. Brown - Eyed Girl
4. He, Tit' Fill'
5. Travelin' Man
6. Shake It Up
7. Let's Talk It Over One More Time
8. I'm Goin' Home
9. J'ai Passe' Devant Ta Porte
10. Clifton's Boogie
11. I Have To Go
12. In The Woods
13. Four in The Mornin'
14. Walkin' on The Highway

Clifton Chenier (acc/voc) - Cleveland Chenier (Washboard)
J. Hart (ts) - P. Senegal (gt) - Jumpin' J. Morisse (bass)
Stanley 'Buck Wheat Dural' (pn) - R. St July (dm) - Live 1978