Zydeco Sont Pas Sale

by Clifton Chenier

Overview

Clifton Chenier is the acknowledged Little Richard of zydeco. He is the grand architect of the real, Creole French, pseudo-Caribbean blend of blues and R&B. This mid-priced sampler culls all its cuts from seven other Arhoolie releases. Chenier continually updated his sound, while retaining the royal title King of Zydeco. While condensing his nearly four-decade career into 15 cuts can scarcely do it justice, this is an excellent starting point. You should be able to identify the periods of Chenier's career that merit further investigation. Or, you have an excellent po-boy party disc that has something to satisfy every zydeco opinion. ~ Tom Schulte

Product Details

Release Date:	04/22/1997
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297900123
Rank:	45533

Tracks

1. Zydeco Sont Pas Sale (Snapbeans Ain't Salty)
2. Blues de Ma Negress
3. Cher Catin (Dear Baby)
4. Going la Maison
5. J'Ai Conet, C'Est Pas Ma Femme
6. Jol¿¿ Blon
7. Mo Veux Connaitre
8. Je Suis en Recolteur (I'm a Farmer)
9. Je Me Reveiller le Matin
10. Je Marche le Plancher (You Know It Ain't Fair)
11. Louisiana Two-Step
12. Wee Tee Ta Robe
13. Zydeco Two-Step
14. Breaux Bridge Waltz
15. Tu le Ton Son Ton (Every Now and Then)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Clifton Chenier   Primary Artist,Vocals,Accordion
Cleveland Chenier   Rub
Morris Chenier   Fiddle

Technical Credits

Clifton Chenier   Composer
Ray Charles   Composer
Elizabeth Weil   Photography
Buddy Dee   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Liner Notes,Producer,Editing
C.J. Chenier   Composer