Clifton Chenier
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Biography
Clifton Chenier (June 26, 1925 - December 12, 1987) a native of Opelousas, Louisiana was an eminent performer of zydeco music, a blend of Cajun and Creole music with R&B, jazz, and blues influences. He played the accordion. Grammy award, 1983: Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording for I'm Here performed by Clifton Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band. Namechecked by Paul Simon on 'That was your Mother' from 'Graceland': Well I'm standing on the corner of Lafayette,
State of Louisiana,
Wondering what a city boy could do,
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Total plays on Last.fm over the last 6 months- All Night Long - (2:25) - 304 plays
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- Ay-Te Te Fee - (2:41) - 273 plays
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- Zydeco Sont Pas Sale - (3:16) - 215 plays
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- My Soul - (2:55) - 217 plays
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- Boppin' The Rock - (2:15) - 219 plays
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- I'm the Zydeco Man - (2:50) - 227 plays
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- Bon Ton Roulet - (5:15) - 206 plays
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- Zodico Stomp - (2:10) - 225 plays
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- Calinda - (3:20) - 179 plays
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- Zydeco Cha Cha - (4:00) - 163 plays
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