Various - They All Played For Us Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration
Review by Rodrigo Retamal
"They All Played For Us Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration" is a must-have album for any fan of traditional American music. Featuring a diverse array of artists, from blues legends like Lightnin' Hopkins and Big Mama Thornton to Cajun masters like Michael Doucet and the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, this collection truly captures the spirit of Arhoolie Records and its commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich musical heritage of America.
The album kicks off with a lively rendition of "Jolie Blonde" by the Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band, setting the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "Black Snake Moan" by Lightnin' Hopkins, "Rollin' and Tumblin'" by Big Mama Thornton, and "Mama, Talk to Your Daughter" by Juke Boy Bonner.
One of the album's strengths is its diversity, showcasing not only blues and Cajun music, but also Tex-Mex, zydeco, and even a touch of gospel. Each artist brings their own unique style and energy to their performance, making for a truly engaging listening experience.
Album: They All Played For Us Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration
Rating: 4.5
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Filename: various-they-all-played-for-us-arhoolie-records-50th.zip- MP3 size: 479.4 mb
- FLAC size: 2885.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Boudreaux / J'ai Été Au Zydeco | ||
| Texas Blue Bonnets | 4:13 | |
| I Don't Drink No Whiskey | ||
| Sally Gooden | 5:6 | |
| Step It up and Go | 2:52 | |
| I've Got What It Takes | ||
| I've Got What It Takes | 4:22 | |
| Boudreaux / J'ai Été Au Zydeco | 6:24 | |
| Pasadena | 3:2 | |
| C-U-B-A | 4:55 | |
| Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio | 2:59 | |
| Oh by Jingo | 3:22 | |
| Boudreaux/J'ai Été au Zydeco | 06:24 | |
| Here Today | 5:44 | |
| My Bucket's Got A Hole In It | ||
| Le Fond De Culottes & La Danse De La Misere | 2:10 | |
| Jump For Joy | ||
| Puno De Tierra | ||
| Ay Te Dejo San Antonio | 02:59 | |
| O My Malissa | 2:47 | |
| Midland Two Step | 4:9 | |
| Little Black Eyes | ||
| When the Saints Go Marching In | 6:18 | |
| Trouble In Mind | ||
| End Of My Journey | ||
| Voy Caminando | 2:52 | |
| Eunice Two Step | ||
| I Don't Drink No Whiskey | 3:11 | |
| Parade | 1:13 | |
| Step It Up and Go | 02:52 | |
| Tes Parents Ne Veulent Plus Me Voir | 2:7 | |
| Le Fond De Culottes & La Danse De La Misere | ||
| México Americano | ||
| Save The Whales | ||
| Welfare Blues | 4:35 | |
| Introduction, Vol. 2 | 0:36 | |
| Texas Bluebonnets | 04:13 | |
| Make Me A Pallet On The Floor | ||
| When The Saints Go Marching In | ||
| I Feel Like I'm Fixin' To Die Rag | ||
| I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag | 3:12 | |
| Vigilante Man | 6:46 | |
| Blues With A Feeling | ||
| I Made A Big Mistake | ||
| La Valse A Pop | ||
| Fishing Blues | ||
| El Chuchumbe | 3:39 | |
| Prenda Del Alma | ||
| Viva Seguín | 3:33 | |
| Viva Seguín | 03:33 | |
| Let Me Fall | 2:42 | |
| In My Girlish Days | 3:22 | |
| Arizona, Estado De Verguenza | ||
| The Free Mexican Air Force | 4:7 | |
| Oh By Jingo | ||
| Lake Arthur Stomp | 2:59 | |
| Break My Heart Again | 5:11 | |
| Midnight Blues / Closer To The Ground | ||
| Introducting the Goodtime Washboard 3 | 00:36 | |
| Reno Waltz | ||
| Goodnight, Irene | ||
| Trouble in Mind | 5:29 | |
| Port Arthur Blues | 4:0 | |
| In the Pines | 4:51 | |
| I've Got What it Takes | 04:22 | |
| Corinna | ||
| I Made a Big Mistake | 5:3 | |
| My Bucket's Got a Hole in It | 5:0 | |
| Roscoe's Mule Down In Roscoe's Barn | ||
| The New Hula Blues | ||
| Le Fond de Culottes | 02:10 | |
| Milenburg Joys | 6:58 | |
| Oklahoma Hills | ||
| La Valse a Pop | 2:49 | |
| Step It Up And Go | ||
| Going Home On The Morning Train | ||
| Wooly Bully | 3:6 | |
| Midnight Blues / Closer to the Ground | 10:40 | |
| Oakland | 3:4 | |
| Make Me a Pallet on the Floor | 5:50 | |
| Bee La Manche | 3:47 | |
| Jazz Funeral | 6:48 | |
| Introduction, Vol. 1 | 0:6 | |
| El Chuchumbé | 03:39 | |
| Separation Waltz | 2:59 | |
| Amede Two Step | 5:16 | |
| Quo Faire | ||
| In The Pines | ||
| Lapin Dans Son Nique | ||
| Marie | 5:3 | |
| Long Lost Lover Blues | 5:12 | |
| Joe Simien Special | 1:45 | |
| I Bid You Goodnight | 3:5 | |
| Introduction |
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Catalog Numbers
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Formats
- 4 × CD
- Album
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Photography By | Mike Melnyk |
Notes
- Recorded live at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, California, February 4-6, 2011
- 4 CDs with a 192 page, full color, hardcover book, over 175 color photographs.
- Commentary by Chris Strachwitz and most musicians
Barcodes
Barcode: 096297054024
