Early American Cajun Music

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

From back cover:

"This compact disc was compiled from extremely rare old 78s, which have been remastered to produce the best possible sound. However, the listener is advised to approach this CD in its historical perspective realizing that there are some imperfections and noise in the original recordings. These should be viewed as being of minor consequence in view of the considerable music and historical importance of this project."

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistLength
1Le Bebe et le Gambleur (The Baby and the Gambler)
Delma Lachney3:05
2Sur le Borde de l'Eau (On the Water's Edge)
Blind Uncle Gaspard3:21
3Cousinne Lilly
John Bertrand3:04
4Baoille
Delma Lachney3:22
5Natchitoches (French Town)
Blind Uncle Gaspard3:32
6Miserable
John Bertrand2:58
7La Danseuse (The Dancer)
Delma Lachney2:57
8Assi dans la Fenetre de Ma Chambre (Sitting in the Window of My Room)
Blind Uncle Gaspard2:57
9The Swallows
John Bertrand2:48
10Je M'En Vas dans le Chemin (Going Down the Road)
Delma Lachney3:04
11The Rabbit Stole the Pumpkin
John Bertrand3:01
12Avoyelles (Parish Name)
Delma Lachney3:09
13Upstairs
John Bertrand2:58
14Cher Ami Ma Vie est Ruini (Dear Friend My Life is Ruined)
Delma Lachney2:54
15Valse de Gueydan
John Bertrand2:49
16La Louisiana (Louisiana)
Delma Lachney2:52
17La Fille du Geolier (The Jailer's Daughter)
John Bertrand3:08
18Riviere Rouge (Red River)
Delma Lachney3:04
19Le Soldat Fatigue (The Tired Soldier)
John Bertrand2:58
20Mercredi Soir Passe (Last Wednesday Night)
Blind Uncle Gaspard3:07
21Le Pond de Nante (The North Bridge)
John Bertrand2:53
22L'Aurevoir d'une Mere (Mother's Farewell)
Delma Lachney3:32
23La Delaisser (The Abandonment)
John Bertrand3:14
24Je Me Trouve une Jolie Fille (I Find a Pretty Girl)
Delma Lachney3:05