Frenchin' the Boogie

by Clifton Chenier

Overview

Clifton Chenier, the king of zydeco, is heard in prime form on this reissue from 1976. Since Chenier's first language was French and some of his top fans were from France, many of the selections on this set have his French lyrics to familiar songs. It is quite interesting hearing such numbers as "Let the Good Times Roll," "I've Got a Woman," and "Everyday I Have the Blues" sung in French. Chenier's band, which used a few substitutes for this studio set, is top-notch with the pianist-organist being Stanley Durell, Jr., the future "Buckwheat Zydeco." The music has plenty of blues, rock & roll feeling, and the passion of R&B, all mixed together to form zydeco. While many of the selections are fairly brief, each number features a solid groove and plenty of spirit. Recommended. [The 2007 edition featured one bonus track.] ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/20/2007
Label:	Sunnyside Communications
UPC:	0016728304825
Rank:	131891

Tracks

1. Caldonia
2. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
3. Tu Peux Cogner (Mais Tu Peux Pas Rentrer) [Keep-A-Knockin' But You Can'
4. Le Blues de la Vache ¿¿ Lait
5. Moi, J'Ai une P'tite Femme
6. Tous Les Jours Mon Coeur Est Blue
7. J'Veux Faire l'Amour ¿¿ Toi
8. Choo Choo Ch' Boogie
9. La Valse de Paris
10. Shake, Rattle and Roll
11. Going Down Slow (In Paris)
12. Aye, Aye Mama
13. Don't You Lie to Me
14. I Want to Be Your Driver

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Clifton Chenier   Primary Artist,Vocals,Accordion
John Hart   Sax (Tenor)
Cleveland Chenier   Vocals,Rubboard
Stanley Dural   Organ,Piano
Paul Senegal   Guitar
Joe Brouchet   Bass
Robert Peter St. Julian   Drums

Technical Credits

Ray Charles   Composer,Composer
Didier Marc   Mastering
Christian Rose   Photography
James B. Oden   Composer
Charles Calhoun   Composer
Chuck Berry   Composer
Earl King   Composer
Fleecy Moore   Composer
Fleecie Moore   Composer
Clifton Chenier   Composer
Charles Berry   Composer
Charles E. Calhoun   Composer
Denver Darling   Composer
David Reynoso   Composer
Sam Theard   Composer
Vaughn Horton   Composer
Peter Chatman   Composer
Renald Richard   Composer
Milt Gabler   Composer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
St. Louis Jimmy Oden   Composer
Willie Dixon   Composer
Helene Lifar   Release Preparation
Valerie Justome   Photography
James Burke Oden   Composer
Sleepy John Estes   Composer