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Jun 4, 2015 - 4:26PM

Early Cajun Music: "Quand Je Suis Bleu (When I Am Blue)" - Leo Soileau

After his attempt at Cajun music in the late 20s, Leo Soileau changed his style to fit the more popular Cajun swing music being influenced by Texas swing players. Having a mix of people playing with him at different times, he renamed his Three Aces to Four Aces.

Read more: http://earlycajunmusic.blogspot.com/2015/06/quand-je-suis-bleu-leo-soileau.html

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j2l6NqC1ac

Jun 4th, 2015 - 4:26 PM

JohnA

Jun 4, 2015 - 10:17PM

Re: Early Cajun Music: "Quand Je Suis Bleu (When I Am Blue)" - Leo Soileau

Very cool Wade. And now we know the origins of "La Valse Du Bambocheur" on the "Plays Traditional Cajun Music" album.

Personally, I like the way Dewey Balfa did it.

John in Oregon

Jun 4, 2015 - 10:35PM

Re: Early Cajun Music: "Quand Je Suis Bleu (When I Am Blue)" - Leo Soileau

someone mentioned that earlier but didn't realize it till just now. thanks.
WF

Jun 4th, 2015 - 10:35 PM