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Jolie Blonde

Hackberry Ramblers
1 disc

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 - (previously unreleased)
18. Turtle Tail
19. Ma Chere Bebe Creole - (previously unreleased)
20. Grand Mamou - (previously unreleased)
21. Tante Na Na - (previously unreleased)
22. Ma Negresse - (previously unreleased)
23. Mon Bon Vieux Mari - (previously unreleased)
24. Jolie Blonde - (previously unreleased)
25. Allons a Lafayette - (previously unreleased)
26. Grand Texas - (previously unreleased)
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Additional Info

Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 399
Credits

Producer Chris Strachwitz
Engineer Chris Strachwitz
The Hackberry Ramblers: Lennis Sonnier (guitar, vocals), Glenn Croker (steel guitar, piano, vocals), Lunderin Darbone (fiddle, vocals), Edwin Duhon (accordion, piano, guitar, harmonica, bass, vocal), Johnny Parker (bass), Butch Oega (bass, vocals), Crawford Vincent (drums, triangle, vocals), Maxie Sonnier (snare drum).
Recorded at Goldband Studios, Lake Charles, Louisiana on April 13, 1963; Luderin Darbonne's home, Sulphur, Louisiana, on April 14, 1963; UC Berkley Folk Festival, Berkley, California on June 24, 1965. Includes liner notes by Chris Strachwitz.
Personnel: Edwin Duhn (vocals, guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano); Lennis Sonnier (vocals, guitar); Glenn Croker (vocals, steel guitar, piano); Edwin Duhon (vocals, harmonica, accordion, piano, background vocals); Crawford Vincent (vocals, drums, triangle); Blutch Ogea (guitar); Luderin Darbone (fiddle); Johnnie Parket (electric bass); Mazie Sonnier (snare drum).
Liner Note Author: Chris Strachwitz.
Recording information: 8th UC Berkeley Folk Festival, Berkeley, CA (04/13/1963-06/24/1965); Goldband Studio, Lake Charles (04/13/1963-06/24/1965); Luderin Darbonne's Home, Sulphur (04/13/1963-06/24/1965).
Photographer: Chris Strachwitz.
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