78 RPM Clifton Chenier louisianna cajun zydeco Ay-Tete Fee Boppin The Rock 552
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YOU ARE BIDDING ON A LOUISIANNA CAJUN ZYDECO RECORDING.
78 RPM RECORDED IN THE 1950'S BY CLIFTON CHENIERAND HIS BAND.
THE SPECIALTY LABEL PUB. VENICE BMI. NO.XSP-552/SP-552.
FAIR CONDITION WITH NO SKIPS PLAYS WELL.
Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987), was an American Creole musician known as a pioneer of zydeco, a style of music which arose from Creole music, with R&B, blues, and Cajun influences. He sang and played the accordion and won a Grammy Award in 1983.
He was known as the King of Zydeco,[1][2][3] and also billed as the King of the South.
Chenier was a native of Leonville, Louisiana,[5] near Opelousas. He spoke Louisiana French as a first language.
Chenier began his recording career in 1954, when he signed with Elko Records and released Cliston's Blues [sic], a regional success. In 1955 he signed with Specialty Records and garnered his first national hit with his label debut "Ay-Tete Fi" (Hey, Little Girl) (a cover of Professor Longhair's song).[1] The national success of the release led to numerous tours with popular rhythm and blues performers such as Ray Charles, Etta James, and Lowell Fulson. He also toured in the early days with Clarence Garlow, billed as the Two Crazy Frenchmen.[6] Chenier was signed with Chess Records in Chicago, followed by the Arhoolie label.
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