The Abshire versions are good... as are those by Beausoleil, H. Choates and others.
However, the original flavor of the tune comes through on a cut from 'Evangeline Made' played by Jimmy Breaux.
Awesome... and considering that Mr. Jimmy is a direct descendant of Amede Breaux who did the original recording, well you know he is playing it 'right.'
http://npmusic.org/Amedee_Breaux_Jolie_Blonde.mp3
(Amede Breaux's version from the early 50s)
I was trying to find a Swallow cd, Les Sacalaits sont Pas Sale at Floyd's Record Shop but didn't find it. Maybe on Amazon or CD universe. This one has a live version with Robert Jardell, Dewey Balfa and D.L. Menard, Robert on vocal. A good CD of a live concert.
I have never seen "Les Sacalaits Sont Pas Salé" in cd. I have the cassette and it doesnt have Jolie Blonde on it. Oh well, there is another one to try to add to the collection. Neal, if you find it, please let me know where.
I have a great version of Jolie Blonde done at a live concert in NY city by the Balfa Bros with Nonc Allie. I got the cd at Cracker Barrel restaurant and that is the only place I have seen it. I give it a good "frisson" factor.
I share Griff's opinion. And besides Jimmy Breaux'playing there's the superb voice of Maria McKee.
Christian
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The Abshire versions are good... as are those by Beausoleil, H. Choates and others.
However, the original flavor of the tune comes through on a cut from 'Evangeline Made' played by Jimmy Breaux.
Awesome... and considering that Mr. Jimmy is a direct descendant of Amede Breaux who did the original recording, well you know he is playing it 'right.'
Another version I came across a while back is one by Clifton Chenier and Rod Bernard together, sung in french by Clifton and in english by Rod, with an interesting twist to both the lyrics and music. Though I am always skeptical of major changes to old favorites, I personally like this one.