ARHOOLIE 1974
PHOTOGRAPHY : MICHAEL ZAGARIS
BLUES/ZYDECO/CAJUN , Recorded in San Francisco
Opelousas, Louisiana, was an eminent performer and recording artist of Zydeco music, aClifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 - December 12, 1987) a Creole French speaking native of blend of Cajun and Creole music with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion, and won a Grammy Award in 1982.
Chenier's career began in 1954, when he signed with Elko Records and released "Clifton's Blues", a regional hit. His first hit was soon followed by "Ay 'Tite Fille (Hey, Little Girl)" (cover of Professor Longhair), which received some mainstream success. With the Zydeco Ramblers, Chenier toured extensively and soon signed to Chicago's Chess Records, followed by Arhoolie.
Clifton is in my top five favorite blues artists. He never lets me down. Every track is soulfully passionate and filled with emotion. Rockin with his brother alongside him on the rubboard; Steve Miller on the keys; Elvin Bishop on the guitar; filling this album with tons of character. PEACE
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