Cookin' Cajun

Cookin' Cajun

ASIN: B000000S0Z

Track Listings

1. Jambalaya (On the Bayou) - Eddy Raven, Jo-El Sonnier

2. Colinda - Eddy Raven

3. Tear-Stained Letter - Jo-El Sonnier

4. Fais Do Do - Eddy Raven, Jo-El Sonnier

5. Zydeco Lady - Eddy Raven

6. No More One More Time - Jo-El Sonnier

7. Papa Thibodeaux - Eddy Raven

8. Sugar Bee - Jo-El Sonnier

9. Cher Jole Blon - Eddy Raven, Jo-El Sonnier

10. Good Deal Lucille - Jo-El Sonnier

11. I'm Gonna Get You - Eddy Raven

12. Diggy Diggy Lo - Eddy Raven, Jo-El Sonnier

13. Cher Big Mamou - Eddy Raven

14. Louisiana 1927 - Jo-El Sonnier

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The idea sounded cool: Raven and Sonnier were going to go into the studio together and make an almost-live, easy going album of Cajun and swamp pop music, with little fanfare and lots of fun. It could have been a raw, lively winner. It's not. This is by-the-numbers, slick Louisiana pop that shows off neither Raven's good-timey verve nor Sonnier's accordion skills. They chew up the old chestnut, "Jambalaya," into a lifeless pulp. They proceed to sleep walk through Richard Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter" (a Sonnier show piece live). They do credible, but hardly innovative, new turns on "Colinda" and "Diggy Liggy Lo." They take stab at Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927" in the only vaguely interesting track on the album. Pick any of their solo albums and you'll have a better time. --Louis Gibson

Tracks:

Jambalaya (On The Bayou) - Eddy Raven & Jo-El Sonnier
Colinda - Eddy Raven
Tear-Stained Letter - Jo-El Sonnier
Fais Do Do - Eddy Raven & Jo-El Sonnier
Zydeco Lady - Eddy Raven
No More One More Time - Jo-El Sonnier
Papa Thibodeaux - Eddy Raven
Sugar Bee - Jo-El Sonnier
Cher Jole Blon - Eddy Raven & Jo-El Sonnier
Good Deal Lucille - Jo-El Sonnier
I'm Gonna Get You - Eddy Raven
Diggy Liggy Lo - Eddy Raven & Jo-El Sonnier
Cher Big Mamou - Eddy Raven
Louisiana 1927 - Jo-El Sonnier

Amazon.com

The idea sounded cool: Raven and Sonnier were going to go into the studio together and make an almost-live, easy going album of Cajun and swamp pop music, with little fanfare and lots of fun. It could have been a raw, lively winner. It's not. This is by-the-numbers, slick Louisiana pop that shows off neither Raven's good-timey verve nor Sonnier's accordion skills. They chew up the old chestnut, "Jambalaya," into a lifeless pulp. They proceed to sleep walk through Richard Thompson's "Tear Stained Letter" (a Sonnier show piece live). They do credible, but hardly innovative, new turns on "Colinda" and "Diggy Liggy Lo." They take stab at Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927" in the only vaguely interesting track on the album. Pick any of their solo albums and you'll have a better time. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

This Cajun album is HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-03-26

Especially the Fais Do Do.

The singing, the music, the ENTHUSIASM.

It's fantastic!

Dance, dance, dance.......2003-12-24

I found this as a tape in an antique store. It took a couple of playings, but it bacame my favorite driving music. If you can hear Zydeco Woman and not fall in love, you are dead, man. Lots of fun, and lots of movin'. I lost (a mechanic liberated) my tape, so I gotta get the CD now.

The Best Service.......2003-08-31

This is a great CD - New in shrinkwrap. The seller delivered lightning-fast. I love it! Thank you

Eddy Raven & Jo-el Sonnier Collaboration of this CD isgreat.......2002-07-05

Hi
This CD Cookin Cajun, I have looked for a long time. Eddy Raven & Jo-el Sonnier are very talented musicians. I received my Cd from the Wherehouse in excellant condition. Matter of fact I reordered the same Cd for my husband. I hope it comes, he really loved it. The music is real upbeat and the combined singing of Eddy Raven and Jo-el Sonnier is excellant. Wonderful!!!! Wonderful!!!! These two musicians I hope they decide to do something else together on a CD. It really gets everyone attention when he plays it while going on a ride with his Harley Davidson. Makes the ride even better!!!!!
Thank you:
Cathy Alexander

Cookin Cajun.......2002-06-05

I love these two artists together and it was a very exciting CD. Really makes you want to dance.All the songs are excellant and they sing together well.
Warm Regards,
Cathy Alexander

Average customer rating:

Hot and spicy!
A Nothing Fancy that keeps you moving...

Cookin' with Queen Ida
Queen Ida & Her Zydeco Band
Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music
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Zydeco's Greatest Hits

ASIN: B000001OXL
Release Date: 1992-01-21

Tracks:

Zydeco
Gator Man
C'Est Moi
Love Is The Answer
La Bas 2 Step
I-10 Express
Dancing On The Bayou
The Rangers Waltz
Hard Headed Woman
Lady Be Mine

Amazon.com essential recording

If Clifton Chenier is the King of Zydeco, the Queen Ida is surely its Queen. Although she was born in Louisiana, Ida Guillory has been the reigning zydeco player on the west coast thanks to the fact that she moved to San Francisco as a teenager. Although she didn't seriously take up the accordion until middle age, Ida's star rose quickly, partly due to the fact that she is the only woman performer in what up until her appearance was a genre dominated by men. Recorded in 1989, this is her finest album, showing off her aggressive, fun-loving approach to what she lovingly refers to as "Chanky Chank" music. Blessed with a strong voice which she shows off in tunes like "C'est moi," Ida's bluesy brand of zydeco is unique. --Robert Baird

Customer Reviews:

Hot and spicy!.......2006-09-29

Spirited good-time music by the "Queen of Zydeco" and her son. "Cookin' With Queen Ida" features Ida Guillory and Myrick "Freeze" Guillory on vocals and accordions, ably backed up by Ida's brother, "Chilly Willy" Lewis, Bernard Anderson on sax, violinist James Hurley, and others. Zydeco is a mid-twentieth century fusion of Louisiana Creole and Cajun dance music with elements of blues and R&B. Queen Ida and Freeze (who, himself, wrote half the songs on the album) add their own distintive blend of rock, latin and Caribbean elements to the blend, producing a spicy pot of gumbo sure to bring any audience to its feet. Freeze's smooth, mellow voice provides a nice contrast to his mother's smoky vocals. The additions of violin and sax are a nice touch in some of the songs, and the complex, ever-present rhythms of the metal rub-board (frottoire) give a delightful, sparkling energy to their music. I was fortunate enough to see this program live on tour; it was a great show and makes for great listening on CD too! I never tire of it. Queen Ida has at least eight other albums out too. And for more Louisiana spirit and soul, try the Cajun stylings of Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, and also the Bayou Bandits--a lively group dedicated to keeping the Cajun spirit alive and well in the northeast (visit their website!).

A Nothing Fancy that keeps you moving..........2001-03-14

There is nothing extraordinary about this album. It lays down pretty traditional Zydeco tunes, but if that's your bag, you'll probably appreciate this as an addition to your collection. Queen Ida's scratchy old cat vocals make the Zydeco swinging even more playful and lively. The band combines well with her voice. The rhythm is quick and terrific to dance to. The tracks aren't remarkable, but they're quite a bit of fun.