March 3, 2025

Chip Taylor and The Grandkids: Golden Kids Rules

Smithsonian Folkways - SFW CD 45071

Format: CD, Album, Stereo
Country: United States
Released: 2011
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, & Children's
[Tracklist]
01 Golden Kids' Rules (02:41)
02 I’m Just Thinkin’ about What I'm Thinkin' About (02:14)
03 Quarter Moon Shining (03:48)
04 Big Ideas (03:35)
05 Magical Horse (04:02)
06 Daddy Is a Red Sox Fan / Mommy Is a Yankee Fan (01:41)
07 Kids to Save the Planet (02:39)
08 Did You Hear What Jennifer Did? (03:01)
09 You Can Come and Play with Our Toys (02:49)
10 Introduction to Wedding Songs (00:06)
11 The Possum Hunter (03:14)
12 Happy Wedding (03:41)
13 Now That Kristian and Anna Have Wed (04:18)
[Credits]
Producer and Liner Notes: Chip Taylor, Liner Notes: Jon Voight and Jeff Place, Photographers: Davey Wilson and Kelly Voight, Designer: Andy Taray, Engineers: Huck Benn
[Notes]
When renowned musician and songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning") became a grandfather, he directed his creative energy to writing new songs with and for his grandkids. Golden Kids Rules melds the husky, time-worn vocals and the musical instincts of a seasoned performer with the charming artistry of his three young grandchildren. The album overflows with love of family and the musical bonds that hold them together. Taylor’s brother, actor Jon Voight, offers an insightful introduction to the artist and the album. 13 tracks, 38 minutes, 36-page booklet with lyrics.

March 1, 2025

Cajun Home Music

Folkways Records – FA 2620

Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: United States
Released: 1977
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk, Cajun & Zydeco
[Tracklist]
A01 La Danse Carrée: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:28)
A02 Oh, Si J'aurais des Ailes: Loricia Guillory (01:07)
A03 La Valse de Choupique: Cyprien Landreneau (01:29)
A04 Renaud le Tueur de Femme: Pierre Daigle (02:22)
A05 Saute Crapaud: Elisabeth Landreneau (00:59)
A06 La Réel à Fruge: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:40)
A07 Un Petit Bonhomme: Elisabeth Landreneau (00:12)
A08 La Valse de Cherokee: Cyprien Landreneau and Delia Landreneau (01:06)
A09 Derrière Chez Nous y à T'une Jolie Fontaine: Loricia Guillory (01:13)
A10 Tit Galop Pour Mamou: Elisabeth Landreneau (01:34)
A11 La Valse des Amities: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:27)
A12 Chère Mom: Cyprien Landreneau (01:19)
B01 La Valse à Fruge: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:16)
B02 Madeleine: Narcisse Cormier and Alice Cormier (01:20)
B03 Tite Fille de Quinze Ans: Agnes Bourque (01:22)
B04 La Valse à Adam: Elisabeth Landreneau (01:27)
B05 Le Two-Step à Frère Devilliers: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (01:59)
B06 La Valse du Grand Marais: Narcisse Cormier (02:21)
B07 La Délaissée: Agnes Bourque (01:19)
B08 La Gigue a Savoy: Marc Savoy and Don Montoucet (01:14)
B09 La Danseuse Noyée: Pierre Daigle (02:21)
B10 La Valse du Coteau de Laurier: Dennis McGee and Sady Courville (02:11)
[Credits]
Recorder and Producer: Gérard Dôle, Designer: Ronald Clyne, Photographer: Russell Lee
[Notes]
This album, recorded by Gérard Dôle, presents Cajun home music from before World War I. From solo ballads to instrumental dance tunes, this collection explores the musical expressions of descendants of the Acadians who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the French and Indian War.