http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6488&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rssA French-speaking native of Opelousas, La., Clifton Chenier's first break in the music biz came in 1954 when Elko Records released "Clifton's Blues," which became a big regional hit. Over the next three decades, Chenier's accordion-accompanied singing made him the definitive ambassador of zydeco -- a swampy, two-stepping blend of cajun, creole, RnB and blues traditions -- and one of the most influential artists of the region. An appearance on the PBS show <i>Austin City Limits</i> in 1976 led to an explosion of interest in his music, and Chenier won a Grammy for his 1982 album <i>I'm Here</i>. He died of diabetes-related kidney disease in 1987, but his legacy lives on in the music of his son, C.J. Chenier, his many singular recordings and his label, Alligator Records. - Nate CavalieriCajun/Zydecoen720Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:27:41 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6488&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss A French-speaking native of Opelousas, La., Clifton Chenier's first break in the music biz came in 1954 when Elko Records released "Clifton's Blues," which became a big regional hit. Over the next three decades, Chenier's accordion-accompanied singing made him the definitive ambassador of zydeco -- a swampy, two-stepping blend of cajun, creole, RnB and blues traditions -- and one of the most influential artists of the region. An appearance on the PBS show <i>Austin City Limits</i> in 1976 led to an explosion of interest in his music, and Chenier won a Grammy for his 1982 album <i>I'm Here</i>. He died of diabetes-related kidney disease in 1987, but his legacy lives on in the music of his son, C.J. 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At The Long Beach And San Franicisco Blues Festivals alb.187578 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/6/2/1/1171267_170x170.jpg 2004-01-01 00:00:00.0 1985-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.187578&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.187578&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.122202&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.122202 alb.122202 Clifton Chenier art.6488 8.99 The King Of Zydeco Live At Montreux alb.122202 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/0/2/1/1171209_170x170.jpg 2004-01-01 00:00:00.0 1984-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.122202&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.122202&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104400&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Sat, 1 May 1982 00:00:00 -0700 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104400 alb.104400 Clifton Chenier art.6488 7.99 I'm Here alb.104400 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/4/4/0/520447_170x170.jpg 1982-05-01 00:00:00.0 1982-05-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104400&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104400&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104402&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104402 alb.104402 Clifton Chenier art.6488 8.99 Bon Ton Roulet alb.104402 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/3/1/1/1171134_170x170.jpg 2004-01-01 00:00:00.0 1981-05-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104402&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104402&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.253221&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Mon, 1 Jan 1979 00:00:00 -0800 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.253221 alb.253221 Clifton Chenier art.6488 7.99 In New Orleans alb.253221 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/2/6/7/397627_170x170.jpg 1979-01-01 00:00:00.0 1979-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.253221&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.253221&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104404&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104404 alb.104404 Clifton Chenier art.6488 8.99 Out West alb.104404 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/7/0/1/1171078_170x170.jpg 2004-01-01 00:00:00.0 1974-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104404&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104404&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104405&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104405 alb.104405 Clifton Chenier art.6488 9.99 Bayou Blues alb.104405 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/0/2/3/1813203_170x170.jpg 2006-08-29 00:00:00.0 1970-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104405&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104405&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.140982&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.140982 alb.140982 Clifton Chenier art.6488 8.99 King Of The Bayous alb.140982 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/1/3/1/1171312_170x170.jpg 2004-01-01 00:00:00.0 1970-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.140982&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.140982&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104399&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss Cajun/Zydeco Tue, 29 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 Clifton Chenier Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104399 alb.104399 Clifton Chenier art.6488 9.99 Zodico Blues and Boogie alb.104399 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/1/2/3/1813217_170x170.jpg 2006-08-29 00:00:00.0 1955-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104399&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104399&variant=data&rws=%2Fclifton-chenier%2Fdiscography.rss