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Harry Choates

“Fiddle King of Cajun Swing”

CASS 5027

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Harry Choates played a combination of Cajun and Western swing and immortalized “Jole Blon,” which he made into a hit in 1946. Here are most of his best recordings for the Gold Star label from that period just prior to his untimely death in 1951.

Rereleased as part of CD 380.

Note: Harry Choates' hit recording of “Jole Blonde” is not on this album. It can be found on Arhoolie CD/C 331


Track Listing

Allons A Lafayette
Basile Waltz
Cajun Hop
Port Arthur Waltz
Harry Choates Special
It Won't Be Long
Wrong Keyhole
Draggin' The Bow
Poor Hobo
Louisiana
Devil In The Bayou
Grand Mamou
Lawtell Waltz
Harry Choates Blues
Chere Meon
Louisiana Boogie
 


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