Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog
This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.
South to Louisiana
ÒThe Corner PostÓ Steve Riley; ÒChre Joules RoseÓ Jo-el Sonnier; Interview with Errol Verett; ÒLake Charles Two-stepÓ Waylon Thibodeaux; ÒJolie BlondÓ Vinn Bruce; interview with Verrett; ÒBozo Two-stepÓ Erroll Verrett; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒCreole StompÓ Jimmy Breaux; ÒHippy Tie-OÓ Jimmy C. Newman; ÒLes Clos de CottonÓ Blackie Forester; ÒRockinÕ AccordionÓ Lynn August; ÒZydeco Tap DanceÓ Paul McZeal and Wallace Granger; ÒHey, ÔTite FilleÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒCoucher DÕhors Hier SoirÓ Beau Jocque; Interview with Beau Jocque; ÒHuck a BuckÓ Beau Jocque; underwriting Information
South to Louisiana
ÒPauvre HoboÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒTo Be Your ManÓ Mell Pelorin; ÒChanson Pour EzraÓ Beausoleil; Interview with Merline Herbert; ÒCornbreadÓ Beau Jocque; Interview with Beau Jocque about accordion; ÒRichardÕs ClubÓ Beau Jocque; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host Michael Doucet; Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; Ò RockinÕ Doopsie and the Zydeco Twisters; ÒMadam BozoÓ Shirley Bergeron; ÒLes ÔTite Yeux NoirÓ Jambalaya; Interview with Mickey Guillory; ÒBack DoorÓ D. L. Menard; D. L. Menard talks about his wife; ÒWhere the Money GoesÓ D. L. Menard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLouisiana StopÓ Floyd Leblanc; ÒTu Peux ConaisÓ Odius Guillory; ÒBontemps RoulerÓ Clarence Gallow; ÒGive Me Another ChanceÓ Belton Richard; ÒLa Ville de MonteauÓ Beausoleil; ÒHouse of GoldÓ D. L. Menard; Menard on singing in French; ÒGrand TexasÓ D. L. Menard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒZydeco Hee-HawÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒCa MÕappelle FouÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒI Need SomebodyÓ Warren Storm; ÒLovebridge WaltzÓ Iry Lejeune; ÒSweet JoleneÓ Wayne Toups; Jerry Embree interviews Wayne Toups; ÒTake My HandÓ Wayne Toups; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef John Ed LaBorde about crawfish bread; two unnamed songs
South to Louisiana
ÒHot Chili MammaÓ Beausoleil; ÒJoe Pete as Deux FemmeÓ John Delafose; ÒJolie BlondÓ Jo-el Sonnier; ÒRosa, Demain CÕest Pas DimancheÓ Dennis McGee; ÒI Saw Johnny DanceÓ Wayne Toups; ÒTupelo HoneyÓ Wayne Toups; interview with Toups continued; ÒMine, Mine, MineÓ Wayne Toups; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒTit Galop pour MamouÓ Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; ÒWhy Do You Want to Make Me CryÓ Preston Frank; ÒAcadie a LouisianeÓ Bruce Daigrepont; HaydŽe Lafaye talks about BBQ shrimp; ÒHappy One-StepÓ Dennis Magee; ÒMa Chre BŽbŽ CrŽoleÓ Dennis Magee; ÒTwo-step de Prairie SoileauÓ Dennis Magee; ÒRosa, Demain CÕest pas DimancheÓ Dennis Magee; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBon AnŽeÓ Beausolleil and Friends; ÒFestival ZydecoÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒNonc Adam et Tante BassetteÓ Eson Fontenot; ÒNo-good WomanÓ Mel Pellorin; ÒBlues a BŽbŽÓ BŽbŽ Carrier; Doucet on Magee; ÒUn Reel de BazasÓ Dennis Magee; ÒLa Valse Qui Fini de la Coin de la MaisonÓ Dennis Magee; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMamou Hot StepÓ Aldus Roger; ÒLucilleÓ Belton Richard; ÒPauvre HoboÓ Manuel Family Band; ÒRichardÕs Two-stepÓ John Delafose; ÒBon Temps de la LouisianeÓ Evangeline; ÒGot you on My MindÓ Cookie and the Cupcakes; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef James Graham from PrejeanÕs; ÒSweet Brown SugarÓ Rosie Ledet; Jerry Embree interviews Rosie Ledet in Iota; ÒCasino NightsÓ Rosie Ledet; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒJe Veux Ma MarierÓ Waylon Thibedeaux; ÒDanse de Mardi GrasÓ Balfa Brothers; ÒBe My ChauffeurÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒZydeco Gris GrisÓ Beausoleil; ÒWhere Were You Last Wednesday NightÓ Robert Jardell; ÒWhy you Want to Hurt a Girl Like MeÓ Rosie Ledet; Jerry Embree interviews Rosie Ledet; ÒI Wanna RideÓ Rosie Ledet; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒHave MercyÓ Keith Frank; ÒNo Need to CryÓ Geno Delafose; ÒWhy You Wanna Hurt a Girl Like MeÓ Rosie Ledet; ÒSlept Outside Last NightÓ Beau Jaque; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Joe Major about crab bisque; ÒBruceÕs Two-stepÓ Bruce Daigrepont; Jerry Embree interviews Bruce Daigrepont about touring; ÒDisco at Fais Do-doÓ Bruce Daigrepont; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLa Danse de LemonadeÓ Savoy- Doucet Cajun Band; ÒDevil in the BayouÓ Harry Chotes; ÒRun Here to Me, BabyÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒIf You Want Good LovinÕ Ó Donnie Jacobs; ÒFais Do-doÓ Rufus Thibodeaux; ÒLaissez FaireÓ Bruce Daigrepont; ÒNonc WillieÓ Bruce Daigrepont; Jerry Embree interviews Daigrepont about French Louisiana roots; ÒMarksville Two-stepÓ Bruce Daigrepont; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒWhere the Money GoesÓ D. L. Menard; ÒLafayette SpecialÓ Sam Brothers Five; ÒIÕm Gonna WonderÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒMardi Gras JigÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒÓReel DeshotelÓ Balfa Toujours; Doucet talks about Louisiana festivals; ÒCreole Two-stepÓ Chubby Carrier; ÒCoullionÓ Chubby Carrier; Jerry Embree interviews Chubby Carrier at HebertÕs Meat Market; ÒSteppinÕ Out ZydecoÓ Chubby Carrier; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒGrand TassoÓ Michael and David Doucet; ÒPetit du Lac GrossÓ John Leblanc; ÒAnniversary WaltzÓ Blackie Forestier; HayŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Pat Mould of KLFY; ÒSalle Au PrisÓ Zydeco Force; ÒSugar BeeÓ Jay Stoutes and Cleveland Crochet; ÒHier SoirÓ Fernest Arceneaux; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒCajun GoldÓ T-Beck Dew; ÒReel de JoiÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒPrison BarsÓ Canray Fontenot and Bois Sec Ardoin; ÒFollow Me ChickenÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒPray For MeÓ Boozoo Chavis; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Floyd PochŽ about his food; Doucet talks about speaking French in Louisiana; Zachary Richard talks about French; ÒNo French, No MoreÓ Zachary Richard; Earline Broussard of CODOFIL interviewed by Jerry Embree about French Immersion; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒJambalayaÕs Hot-StepÓ Jambalaya; ÒTonightÕs the NightÓ Zydeco Hurricanes; ÒBayou Pon PonÓ Wallace Rees; ÒSophieÓ Beausoleil; Earline Broussard on CODOFIL; ÒZydeco Sont Pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒJolie BlondÓ Harry Chotes; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒIl Fait ChaudÓ Belton Richard; ÒMadelineÓ Link Davis Jr.; ÒTon AyouÓ David Doucet; ÒEverything to MeÓ Roddy Romero; ÒDoopsieÕs ShuffleÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒKeep on KnockinÕÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doopsie on music; ÒElla MaeÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doucet talks about Jean Lafitte; HaydŽe Lafaye talks to Chef John Folse about Cajun cuisine; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒYour PictureÓ Johnnie Allan; ÒQuelle EtoileÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒColindaÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Jerry Embree interviews Doopsie about his roots; ÒOld Time ZydecoÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Doopsie talks about touring; ÒZydeco ÔRound the WorldÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; Embree talks to David, DoopsieÕs son; ÒWorried Life BluesÓ RockinÕ Doopsie, Jr.; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMardi Gras JigÓ Mark Savoy; ÒChanson de Mardi GrasÓ Wade FrugŽ; ÒI Got LoadedÓ LilÕ Bob and the Lollipops; Doucet on country Mardi Gras; ÒLe Chant de Mardi GrasÓ Bois Sec Ardoin and Friends; ÒMardi Gras ZydecoÓ Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas; ÒLa Chanson de Mardi GrasÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Pat Huval of Henderson about Cajun food and being mayor; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet on AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒTwo-step de MamaÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLacassine SpecialÓ Rodney Balfa; ÒLa Valse a AbeÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒOne-step de AmŽdŽÓ Michael Doucet; ÒTwo-step de EuniceÓ AmŽdŽ Ardion; ÒChre CatinÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒTwo-step de Prairie SoileauÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó Bois Sec Ardoin and Canray Fontenot; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Mike Richard of CafŽ Vermillionville; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBlues de BasileÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLa CoulŽe RodaireÓ Canray Fontenot; ÒTwo-step de OssunÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒKaplan WaltzÓ Nathan Abshire; ÒTwo-step de EltonÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒTwo-step de Bayou TecheÓ Austin Pete; ÒItÕs Hard to be AloneÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒGrand Nuit SpecialÓ Iry Lejeune; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒOh, Yie-yieÓ Terrence Semmian; ÒHound Dog RollÓ Jude Taylor; ÒWandering Aces SpecialÓ Lawrence Walker; ÒJÕai PassŽ de Vent Ta PorteÓ Dewey Balfa and Friends; ÒCatterwomp StompÓ FilŽ Cajun Band; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó FilŽ; Jerry Embree interviews Dejama Connier of FilŽ; ÒBonsoir MoreauxÓ FilŽ; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒFi Fi PanchoÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒZydeco Tout PartoutÓ Buckkwheat Zydeco; ÒMatildaÓ Cookie and the Cupcakes; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Pat Mould about crawfish and corn fricassŽe; ÒPerredain Two-stepÓ FilŽ; Embree interviews Ward Lorman of FilŽ; ÒSandy CoveÓ FilŽ; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMamou Two-stepÓ Doug Kershaw; ÒAllons a LafayetteÓ Wayne Toups; ÒConvict WaltzÓ Walter Mouton and the Scott Playboys; ÒAlligator BayouÓ T. K. Hulin; ÒService BluesÓ Nathan Abshire; ÒPoor HoboÓ Austin Pete; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Frank Randol about coconut shrimp; ÒJe Me Fou Pas MalÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒCarrier ZydecoÓ Carrier Brothers; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒLe Valse de BeausoleilÓ Beausoleil; ÒBosco StompÓ Belton Richard; ÒI Cried for YouÓ Belton Richard; Jerry Embree interviews Belton Richard at the Eunice Liberty Theatre; ÒMusicians ParadiseÓ Belton Richard; ÒCajun StreakÓ; ÒUn Autre Soir EnnuyantÓ Belton Richard; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet: ÒI Need You NowÓ Chris Ardoin and Double ClutchinÕ; ÒJ. D. SpecialÓ Joe Joe Reed; ÒMy Baby DonÕt Wear No ShoesÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒThereÕs No Need to CryÓ Geno Delafose; ÒThat No-good WomanÓ Beau Joque; HaydŽe Lafaye talks to Mickey Guillory about dirty rice; ÒMadam FayeÓ Carrier Brothers; ÒDans la LouisianeÓ Vinn Bruce; ÒWafus Two-stepÓ Aldus Roger; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Jerry Embree interviews Ann and Mark Savoy at the Savoy Music Center; ÒAmŽdŽ Two-stepÓ and ÒTwo-step de EuniceÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; Ann Savoy on French language; ÒJe Voudrais Bien Ma MarrierÓ Magnolia Sisters; ÒLapin dans la NidÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; Ann Savoy on The Magnolia Sisters; ÒHe DidnÕt Know I Was MarriedÓ Magnolia Sisters; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒMelindaÓ Canray Fontenot; ÒBernadetteÓ Canray Fontenot; Doucet talks about Fontenot; Jerry Embree interviews Canray Fontenot about playing fiddle; ÒJÕy CajunÓ and ÒBee la MarcheÓ ÒPrison BarsÓ Canray Fontenot; Embree talks to Fontenot about zydeco; ÒGrand Bois de ZydecoÓ; ÒZydeco Sont pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Mike Richard about crawfish beignets; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒShoe BlackÓ Canray Fontenot and Beausoleil; ÒQuoi Faire?Ó and ÒLes Blues de VoyagerÓ Canray Fonetnot and Bois Sec Ardoin; Jerry Embree interviews Bois Sec Ardoin about playing accordion; ÒFait pas Tout CaÓ Bois Sec Ardion; Embree interviews ArdoinÕs wife Marcelene Ardoin; ÒTalle AranseÓ Bois Sec and Canray Fontenot; Embree talks to Ardoin about passing along musical traditions; ÒDimanche Apres MidiÓ Bois SecÕs family with Canray Fontenot; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒUne Autre BierÓ Wayne Toups; ÒBack DoorÓ Queen Ida; ÒParlez-nous a BoireÓ Balfa Brothers; ÒEvangeline SpecialÓ Jo-el Sonnier; ÒLa Fille de la VilleÓ Vinn Bruce; ÒZydeco BugalooÓ Fernest Arceneaux; Jerry Embree interviews Fernest Arceneaux; ÒChanson de PoissonÓ Fernest Arceneaux; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Chris Kerageorgiou about red snapper nicoise; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒZydeco Gris GrisÓ Beausoleil; Et Tu Quel-qÕunÓ Sun Pie and the Sun Spots; ÒChoo-choo Ch-boogieÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒEtouffŽÓ Rod Bernard; ÒBernadetteÓ Fernest Arceneaux; Jerry Embree interviews Fernest Arceneaux about touring; ÒPlease DonÕt Leave MeÓ and ÒLast NightÓ Fernest Arceneaux; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒThe Creole SongÓ Lynn August; Nathan Williams; ÒLe Jig FrancaisÓ Mamou Prairie Band; ÒLake Charles Two-stepÓ Waylon Thibedeaux; ÒLa Valse de Revire RougeÓ Bruce Daigrepont; ÒFlames DÕEnferÓ and ÒJÕai Fini Ma MisreÓ Austin Pete; ÒAux GuilloryÓ Sharon and Michael Doucet; ÒBye-bye Mon NegÓ John Deafose; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Chris Saga of DupuyÕs Oyster Shop; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBlues a BŽbŽÓ Beausoleil; ÒMiddlinÕ Two-stepÓ Canray Fontenot; Jerry Embree interviews Rod Bernard about Swamp Pop; ÒThis Should Go On ForeverÓ Rod Bernard; ÒMaybeleneÓ Shondells; ÒJambalayaÓ Rod Bernard; Bernard on not speaking French; ÒAllons Danser ColindaÓ Rod Bernard; Bernard talks about son Shane BernardÕs book; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒJohnny Billy GoatÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒI CanÕt Lose With The Stuff I LoseÓ RockinÕ Doopsie; ÒZydeco BugalooÓ Buckwheat Zydeco; ÒZydeco LawtellÓ Roy Carrier; ÒBreaking Up is Hard to DoÓ JivinÕ GeneÓ; ÒLiggy Liggy LoÓ Rusty and Doug Kershaw; ÒLes Memoirs dans Mon CoeurÓ Jesse Leger;HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Joel Dondis about roux-less seafood gumbo; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒBosco StompÓ Savoy Doucet Cajun Band; ÒMy Baby DonÕt Wear No ShoesÓ C. J. Chenier; ÒBlues de VoyagerÓ AmŽdŽ Ardoin; ÒLafayette BreakdownÓ Sammy Naquin; Jerry Embree interviews Sammy Naquin about his band Main Squeeze; ÒDance, Cajun, DanceÓ and ÒPauvre HoboÓ Sammy Naquin; Naquin on growing up in Houma, LA; ÒLa Veuve de la CouleeÓ Sammy Naquin; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
Host: Michael Doucet; ÒZydeco StompÓ T. K. Hulin; ÒDog HillÓ Boozoo Chavis; ÒLetÕs Go Get DrunkÓ Johnnie Allan; ÒLa Fille de Quatorze AnsÓ Beusoleil; ÒLa Reel de BazasÓ Dennis Magee; ÒLes Blues de MilitaireÓ Rodney Balfa; HaydŽe Lafaye interviews Chef Noltan Batiste of Poor Boys Riverside Inn; underwriting information
South to Louisiana
ÒZydeco Cha ChaÓ Clifton Chenier; Canray Fontenot talks about Zydeco and Clifton Chenier; ÒZydeco Sont Pas SalŽÓ Clifton Chenier; ÒJe Me Fou Pas MalÓ Clifton Chenier; Interview with producer Chris Tracwist on Clifton Chenier; ÒAy Yie-yieÓ ÒBig MamouÓ ÒZydeco ManÓ Clifton Chenier; underwriting information
Louis Spell Home Recording
Louis Spell plays "Jolie Blonde" with an unknown fiddle player
Louis Spell Home Recording
Solo recording - Accordion and Vocal
00:00 - Touts les soirs;
03:30 - J'ai été au bal;
07:40 - Chère tout-toute;
11:30 - Bayou Pon Pon;
13:53 - Jolie Blonde;
17:45 - Allons à Lafayette;
21:08 - Unnamed waltz;
23:45 - Diggy Liggy La;
26:35 - Unnamed waltz;
29:12 - Crowley Two-step;
33:20 - Allons danser Colinda;
39:18 - 'Tit Monde;
43:35 - La danse de lemonade;
47:15 - Unnamed waltz;
50:55 - Quand j'étais pauvre;
52:45 - J'ai passé devant ta porte;
56:14 - Jambalaya;
59:00 - Touts les deux pour la même (fragment)
