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Souvenirs

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:40pm -- Chris Segura

Swalllow LP 6056; Souvenirs - Dewey Balfa

Musician Credits: Tony Balfa, guitar; Robert Jardell, accordion; Tracy Schwarz, triangle; Peter Schwarz, fiddle, Dewey Balfa, fiddle and vocals

Side A

  1. Equand J'etais Pauvre
  2. La Valse du Canada
  3. La Valse de deux familles
  4. 1755
  5. Bienvenue au paradis

Side B

  1. Fiddlesticks
  2. J'ai Pleure
  3. Arrete Pas La Musique
  4. La reel de jolie
  5. La Mauvaise Nouvelle
  6. The Watermelon Reel

 

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Cajun Born

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 3:24pm -- Chris Segura

Cajun Born La Louisianne LP 147

Musicians: Johnnie Allan, Warren Storm, and Clint West; Fiddles: Rufus Thibodeaux, Tony Thibodeaux; Accordion: Blake Morton; Steel Guitar: Rodney Miller; Drums: Gerald Melancon; Guitars: Rex Hebert; Bass: Mike Dugas; Piano: Jesse Domingue

All songs written by Johnnie Allan

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Sincerely, Warren Storm

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 2:51pm -- Chris Segura

Sincerly, Warren Storm; Master Trak LP 5008

Musician Credits: Tommy Melder, steel guitar and fiddle; Randy Cornor, electric and gut string guitar, fiddle; Freddie Pate, guitar; Randy Reeves, Drums; Rick (R.P.) Harrell, piano; Dale Young, bass; Robie Springfield, bass; Sonny Landreth, dobro; Sam Wedlock, harmonica; James Faulk, Jerry Wilkins, and Bowen Sisters all on background vocals.

Side 1:

  1. Makin' Believe
  2. Mama Don't Care
  3. Tennesse Blues
  4. Roll Over Beethoven
  5. It's Hard But It's Fair

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My Zydeco Shoes Got the Zydeco Blues

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 2:26pm -- Chris Segura

Rockin' Sidney - My Zydeco Shoes Got the Zydeco Blues. Maison Soul LP-1009

Musicians: Rockin' Sidney on vocals, harmonica, accordion, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and drums; Accomplished by multi-track recording. 

Side One

  1. My Zydeco Shoes (Got the Zydeco Blues)
  2. Alligator Waltz
  3. Don't Be a Wallflower
  4. Twist to the Zydeco
  5. Joy to the South
  6. Joe Pete Is In His Bed

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Bon Ton Roulet!

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 2:13pm -- Chris Segura

Clifton Chenier - Bon Ton Roulet. Arhoolie Foundation LP serial no. F1031

Side 1:

  1. Bon Ton Roulet
  2. Frog Legs
  3. If I Every Get Lucky
  4. Black Gal
  5. Long Toes
  6. Baby Please Don't Go

Side 2:

  1. Ma Negresse
  2. Sweet Little Doll
  3. Jole Blonde
  4. Ay Ai Ai
  5. Can't Stop Loving You
  6. Keep On Scratching

 

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Boogie Blues 'N' Zydeco

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 2:08pm -- Chris Segura

Boogie Blues 'N' Zydeco - Rockin' Sidney. Maison Soul LP 1008

Recorded and mixed by Mark Miller at MASTER-TRAK STUDIOS, in Crowley, LA. Musicians: Katie Webster, piano; Thomas Shreve, guitar; Warren Storm, drums; WillieTee, Saxophone; Mark Miller, bass; Rockin' Sidney, accordion and harmonica

Side One:

  1. Cochon de Lait (2:11)
  2. Once is Not Enough (3:28)
  3. Boogie For Me (2:33)
  4. Sally Mae (2:52)
  5. Sweet Lil' Woman (2:47)
  6. Every Nickel, Every Dime (2:13)

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Jo-El Sonnier Cajun Life

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 1:14pm -- Chris Segura

Rounder Records 3049

Personnel on all cuts except "Cajun Life" and "Louisiana Blues" : Michael Doucet, rhythmn guitar; Merlin Fontenot, fiddle; Jay Stutes, Dobro; Roy Huskey, bass; Buddy Harmon, drums; Earl Ball, piano; Jo-El Sonnier, vocals, guitar, drums, and french accordion

"Louisiana Blues" personnel: Earl Ball, piano; Pete Drake, steel guitar; Bob Milsap, guitar; Joe Allen, bass; Willie Ackerman, drums; Bob White, fiddle; Jo-El Sonnier, vocals, accordion, and hermonica

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Good n' Cajun

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 2:26pm -- Chris Segura

Good n' Cajun, Belton Richard. Swallow LP 6021

Arranger and Engineer: Joe Jr Avants; Producer: Floyd Soileau

Musicians: Belton Richard, accordion; Vernon Bergeron, drums; Junior Martin, Steel guitar; Lennis Richard, bass; Johnny Credeur, rhythm guitar; Walden "Sleepy" Hoffpauir & Allen Ardoin, fiddles; Charles Gilbeaux, piano

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Joseph Falcon Louisiana Cajun Music Recorded at the Triangle Dance Hall in Scott, LA.

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 2:23pm -- Chris Segura

Arhoolie Foundation LP F 5005. Joseph Falcon, vocals and accordion; Theresa Falcon, drums; Lionel Leleux, fiddle; Allen Richard, guitar

Side A

  1. Les Flames D'enfer
  2. Le Tortillage
  3. Lacassine Special
  4. Allons A Lafayette

Side B

  1. Osson Two Step
  2. Hip et Taiaut
  3. Creole Stomp
  4. Allons Danser Colinda

 

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