Jolie Blonde

by Hackberry Ramblers

Overview

These '60s recordings came about as a result of Chris Strachwitz tracking down fiddler Luderin Darbone in Louisiana in 1963. The Hackberry Ramblers had not recorded for years, but assembled again for some sessions in both the Goldband Studio and Darbone's home. Two other Ramblers from the '30s-era lineup, Edwin Duhon and Lennis Sonnier, were also on board, with the personnel filled out by some younger musicians. Old-timey purists will probably still prefer the Ramblers '30s and '40s sides; this collection has the advantages of clearer fidelity and easier availability. Jolie Blonde adds nine previously unreleased bonus cuts, most taken from their appearance at the 1995 UC-Berkeley Folk Festival. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/1993
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297039922
Rank:	120558

Tracks

1. Black Bayou Rag
2. Louisiana Waltz
3. Je Veux Marier
4. Fais Pas ¿¿a!
5. Crowley Waltz
6. Step It Fast
7. Ville Platte Waltz
8. J'Al Passe
9. French Harp Stomp
10. Jolie Blonde
11. Colinda
12. Cajun Rag
13. Te Petite a Te Meon
14. Mermentau Stomp
15. Cajun Twist
16. Madame Sustin
17. Pipeliner's Blues
18. Turtle Tail
19. Ma Chere Bebe Creole
20. Grand Mamou
21. Tante Na Na
22. Ma Negresse
23. Mon Bon Vieux Mari
24. Jolie Blonde
25. Allons a Lafayette
26. Grand Texas

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Hackberry Ramblers   Primary Artist
Luderin Darbone   Fiddle
James Glen Croker   Piano,Vocals,Guitar (Steel)
Lennis Sonnier   Guitar,Vocals
Edwin Duhon   Bass,Piano,Accordion,Harmonica,Vocals (Background),Vocals
Edwin Duhn   Harmonica,Bass,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Accordion
Johnnie Parket   Bass,Bass (Electric)
Blutch Ogea   Bass,Guitar
Mazie Sonnier   Drums (Snare)
Crawford Vincent   Drums,Vocals,Triangle

Technical Credits

Clifton Chenier   Composer
M. Doucet   Composer
Luderin Darbone   MC,Composer
Moon Mullican   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes,Photography
Michael Doucet   Composer
Edwin Duhon   Composer
Wayne Pope   Design
Johnny Faulk   Composer
Traditional   Composer