Grand Texas

by Chuck Guillory

Overview

Most of this 26-song compilation is devoted to two sessions from the 1980s. The first eleven tracks are from 1982, with a band including Michael and David Doucet. It's spirited Cajun music with a relaxed and happy feel, with guitarist Preston Manuel taking most of the vocals, and no, it's not the kind of stuff that will stop you in your tracks and compel you to bring out your wallet. It's just representative, well-played Cajun music, and get s more interesting on the eight selections from 1987, mostly because Papa Cairo's steel guitar (and occasional weathered vocal) adds texture and personality. The final six cuts date from 1949-50, and have a little more of a Western swing and honky-tonk feel than the modern material; Cairo's steel guitar soloing is outstanding on "Chere Petite." ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	08/18/1998
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297047323
Rank:	161791

Tracks

1. Jolie Blonde
2. Ch¿¿re Bassette
3. Grand Texas
4. Chuck's Waltz
5. T.R. Two Step
6. Grand Mamou
7. Manche a Manche
8. Poor Hobo
9. Tolan Waltz
10. 99 Year Waltz
11. One-Step de Chameau
12. Louisiana Waltz
13. Grand Texas
14. Tolan Waltz
15. J'Ai Pass¿¿ Devant Ta Porte
16. Grandma and Grandpa
17. The Last Waltz
18. Les Veuves de la Coule
19. Grand Mamou
20. Tolan Waltz
21. Grand Texas
22. Chere Petite
23. Walfus Two-Step
24. Oakdale Waltz
25. Teyut Two-Step
26. Chuck's Waltz

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Chuck Guillory   Primary Artist,Fiddle,Vocals
Preston Manuel   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Papa Cairo   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar (Steel)
Jimmy C. Newman   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Michael Doucet   Guest Artist,Mandolin
Marc Savoy   Fiddle
David Doucet   Guitar
Tina Pilione   Bass

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Clifton Chenier   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Producer,Cover Photo,Liner Notes
Michael Doucet   Composer
Public Domain   Composer
Morgan K. Dodge   Booklet,Tray Card
Elizabeth Weil   Coloring,Cover Design