Jo-Él Sonnier - Cajun Life album flac
Performer: Jo-Él SonnierTitle: Cajun Life
Style: Cajun
Released: 1988
Country: US
MP3 album: 1137 mb
FLAC album: 1550 mb
Rating: 4.5
Other formats: TTA AHX MP3 MIDI APE MP2 AIFF
Genre: Folk and Country
Jo-El Sonnier (/ʒoʊˌɛl sɒnˈjeɪ/; born October 2, 1946, in Rayne, Louisiana) is an American singer-songwriter and accordionist who performs country music and Cajun music. Originally signed to Mercury Nashville Records, Sonnier charted several minor singles on the Billboard country charts in the late 1970s. By the late 1980s, he had signed to RCA Records, breaking through with the Top Ten hits "No More One More Time" and a cover of Richard Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter".
Album · 1974 · 12 Songs. Cajun Life Jo-El Sonnier.
Cajun Life (LP, Album).
Tes yeux bleu, 02:31. Bayou Teche Waltz, 03:09.
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Biography by James Manheim. French-speaking Louisiana native who mixes styles (country, Cajun, zydeco, R&B) and accompanies himself on the accordion.
I'm a Cajun Country recording Artist who has been writing and recording my music for over 50 years. I have recorded over 30 albums, have played on over 100 different albums of different artists including Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Hank Williams Jr. and many others. In 2015 I won my 1st Grammy. i have been truly blessed in my life with the talents God gave me and it has allowed me to travel the world playing my music. Life is good, God is great! Favourite Quotes. Life is like a box of chocolates".
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | JambalayaWritten-By – Hank Williams |
2:42 |
| 2 | Tes Yeux BleuWritten-By – Jo-El Sonnier |
2:29 |
| 3 | Allons A LafayetteArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
2:06 |
| 4 | Bayou Teche WaltzWritten-By – Nathan Abshire |
3:08 |
| 5 | Les Flammes D'EnferArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
2:31 |
| 6 | Jolie BlonArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
3:20 |
| 7 | Lacassine SpecialWritten-By – Iry LeJeune |
2:25 |
| 8 | Chere AliceArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
3:39 |
| 9 | Louisiana BluesWritten-By – Jo-El Sonnier |
2:15 |
| 10 | Les Grands BoisArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
2:58 |
| 11 | Perrodin Two StepArranged By – Jo-El SonnierWritten-By – Traditional |
2:50 |
| 12 | Cajun LifeWritten-By – Jo-El Sonnier |
2:36 |
Companies, etc.
- Copyright (c) – Rounder Records Corp.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Rounder Records Corp.
- Recorded At – Master Trak Studio
- Recorded At – Music City Recorders, Nashville
- Recorded At – Pete Drake Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
- Recorded At – Fireside Studios
- Mixed At – Star Track Studio, Nashville
Credits
- Bass – Henry Strzelecki (tracks: 12), Joe Allen (tracks: 9)
- Design – Cynthia Frawley, Mel Green
- Design [Cd Adaptation] – Nancy Given
- Double Bass [Upright Bass] – Roy Huskey* (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11)
- Drums – Billy Reynolds (tracks: 12), Buddy Harmon* (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11), Willie Ackerman (tracks: 9)
- Engineer [Master Trak] – Mark Miller (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11)
- Engineer [Music City] – Jack Logan (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11), Steve Logan (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11)
- Engineer, Mixed By – Mike Schockley* (tracks: 12)
- Fiddle – Bob White (tracks: 9), Merlin Fontenot (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11), Tommy Williams (tracks: 12)
- Harmonica – Jo-El Sonnier (tracks: 9)
- Lead Guitar – Phil Ball (tracks: 12)
- Liner Notes – Douglas B. Green, Eddie Shuler, Johnny Cash
- Piano – Earl Poole Ball* (tracks: 1 to 11), Kenny Kennerson (tracks: 12)
- Producer – Alex Broussard (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11), Earl Poole Ball*
- Resonator Guitar [Dobro] – Jay Stutes (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11)
- Rhythm Guitar – Bob Milsap* (tracks: 9), Michael Doucet (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11), Vic Jordan (tracks: 12)
- Rhythm Guitar, Drums – Jo-El Sonnier (tracks: 1 to 8, 10, 11)
- Steel Guitar – Gene O'Neal (tracks: 12), Pete Drake (tracks: 9)
- Vocals, Accordion [French] – Jo-El Sonnier
Notes
Tracks 1 and 6 are bonus cuts not included on LP or cassette.All cuts except "Cajun Life" and "Louisiana Blues" were recorded at: Master-Trak Sound Recorders, Crowley, Louisiana and Music City Recorders, Nashville, Tennessee.
"Louisiana Blues" recorded at Pete Drake's Studio, Nashville, Tennessee.
"Cajun Life" recorded at Fireside Studio, Nashville, Tennessee. Mixed at Star Track Studio, Nashville.
Rounder
℗ © 1988 Rounder Records Corp.
(Sleeve) Printed in Canada
(CD) Manufactured in USA
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 011661304925
- Label Code: LC 3719
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3049 | Jo-Él Sonnier* | Cajun Life (LP, Album) | Rounder Records | 3049 | US | 1988 |
| 839 | Jo-Él Sonnier* | Cajun Life (LP, Album) | Sonet | 839 | UK | 1980 |
| SPL 1133 | Jo-El Sonnier | Cajun Life (LP, Album) | Stony Plain Records | SPL 1133 | Canada | 1989 |
| 3049 | Jo-Él Sonnier* | Cajun Life (LP, Album) | Rounder Records | 3049 | US | 1980 |
| Rounder C-3049, RO 3049 | Jo-Él Sonnier* | Cajun Life (Cass, Album) | Rounder Records, Rounder Records | Rounder C-3049, RO 3049 | US | 1988 |
