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The Hackberry Ramblers“Jolie Blonde”CD 399
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Buy It Now!
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The Hackberry Ramblers: Luderin Darbone - fiddle; Edwin Duhon - vocals, accordion, guitar, or bass; Lennis Sonnier - vocals and guitar; Butch Ogea - vocals and bass; Maxie Sonnier - snare drum; Crawford Vincent - drums, triangle, and vocals; Glenn Croker - steel guitar, piano, and vocals; Johnny Parker - electric bass.
Luderin Darbone and the Hackberry Ramblers are a pioneer Cajun string band. They played their first dance in 1933 and had the first hit of `Jolie Blonde' in a western swing style in 1935. Today, Luderin Darbone and Edwin Duhon of the original Hackberry Ramblers are still playing their music and entertaining at festivals and dances. This CD celebrates Luderin Darbone and the Hackberry Ramblers' 60 years of playing Cajun music by bringing you their best studio and live recordings from the 1960s.
Nine selections previously unissued, all others originally issued on ARH LP 5003
For more information on the Hackberry Ramblers visit their web site at: www.hackberryramblers.com
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Listen to some of the tracks!! (uses RealAudio®) 1. Black Bayou Rag 2. Louisiana Waltz 3. Je Veux Marier 4. Fais Pas Ca 5. Crowley Waltz 6. Step It Fast 7. Ville Platte Waltz 8. J'ai Passe 9. French Harp Stomp 10. Jolie Blonde 11. Colinda 12. Cajun Rag 13. Te Petite, Te Meon 14. Mermentau Stomp 15. Cajun Twist 16. Madame Sustin 17. Pipeliner's Blues - (previously unreleased) 18. Turtle Tail 19. Ma Chere Bebe - (previously unreleased) 20. Grand Mamou - (previously unreleased) 21. Tante Na Na - (previously unreleased) 22. Ma Negresse - (previously unreleased) 23. Mon Bon Vieux Mari - (previously unreleased) 24. Jolie Blonde - (previously unreleased) 25. Allons A Lafayette - (previously unreleased) 26. Grand Texas - (previously unreleased) |
REVIEW “Overall, ‘Jolie Blonde’ is a fine sampling of the Hackberry sound as well as a style of Cajun music rarely copied anymore. Adaptations of Cajun classics with a swing slant dominate the recording.Samplings include ‘Allons A Lafayette,’ ‘Grand Mamou,’ ‘Louisiana Waltz,’ and even ‘Jolie Blonde.’ At the time of these recordings the Ramblers were considering retirement, however the original release of the material revived interest in the band and the ‘boys’ returned to the dance circuit. They began a second career that continues to this day. As with all Arhoolie CD releases, there is ample music (60+ minutes) and solid background notes. CD-wise, you can’t get better value. The other plus with Jolie Blonde is that it provides one with a taste of the Western, swing-influenced side of Cajun music and in the case of the Hackberry Ramblers, nobody has done it better. Nearly 60 years since they formed, the Hackberry Ramblers are still going strong.” (Dan Ferguson — Narragansett Times) |
