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Austin Pitre & His Evangeline Playboys“Opelousas Waltz”CD 452
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Buy It Now!
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One of the great Cajun singers and accordionists, who also played fiddle on occasion (note 9 & 10). Born in 1918, Austin Pitre was a well-liked dance hall musician from the late 1940s until his untimely death in 1981. Although never before released, these 1971 recordings present Austin playing at his best.
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Listen to some of the tracks!! (uses RealAudio®) 1. Bosco Stomp 2. Cajun Waltz 3. Widow Of The Gully 4. La Valse De St. Landry 5. Evangeline Playboys Special 6. Opelousas Waltz 7. Perrodin Two-Step 8. Grand Basil 9. Lake Arthur Stomp 10. Cheres Joues Rose 11. Drunkard's Blues 12. Cajun Breakdown 13. Criminal Waltz 14. Church Point Breakdown 15. Jolie Blonde 16. Zydeco Sont Pas Sale 17. Tou Le Soir 18. Louisiana Aces Special |
REVIEW “Travelers to Louisiana have sung the praises of the late Cajun accordionist and singer, Austin Pitre. I’ve been a fan since picking up a Swallow LP many years ago. It’s sad that he did not receive more acclaim during his life, but he should gather some well-deserved fame based on this CD, culled from 1971 . . . There are a lot of dancehall favorites here, many becoming just that due to Pitre’s great talent, like his own ‘Evangeline Playboys Special,’ ‘Chere Joues Rose,’ and the title. Pitre led a rugged life, working hard, and died well before his time, but some of his magnificent legacy can be shared through this nicely done and remastered CD.”(Kerry Blech — Victory Review) |
