KING OF ZYDECO - CLIFTON CHENIER

A marvellous black American singer and accordionist, Clifton Chenier succeeded in forging a style all his own, Zydeco, and for a long time he was considered its sole representative.
Born in the 30s, the music came from mixed Creole and Cajun cultures in French-speaking Louisiana; when Chenier took hold of the genre it was marginal and mocked by mainstream America, but in just a few years, with a series of hit albums, the man they called the “King of Zydeco” turned the music into an accomplished form of expression that everyone appreciated.
This anthology from Jean Buzelin follows the history of this King’s coronation between 1954 and 1960.
After the titles already featured in the album “Zydeco,1929-1972” (FA5616), Frémeaux & Associés is proud to highlight the work and genius of this legendary artist.
Patrick FRÉMEAUX

DIRECTION ARTISTIQUE : JEAN BUZELIN

LOUISIANA STOMP • CLIFTON’S BLUES • TELL ME • COUNTRY BRED • ROCKIN’ HOP • EH, PETITE FILLE • BOPPIN’ THE ROCK • THINK IT OVER • THE THINGS I DID FOR YOU • ALL NIGHT LONG • YESTERDAY • SQUEEZE-BOX BOOGIE • THE CAT’S DREAMIN’ • BABY PLEASE • WHERE CAN MY BABY BE • THE BIG WHEEL • MY SOUL • BAYOU DRIVE • IT HAPPENED SO FAST • GOODBYE BABY • HEY MA MA • WORRIED LIFE BLUES • NIGHT AND DAY MY LOVE • ROCKIN’ ACCORDIAN.