Clifton Chenier - Out West (1974) [Hi-Res]

Featuring a more polished sound and the addition of rock’n’roll guitarist Elvin Bishop and piano player Steve Miller, Out West showcases the zydeco originator Clifton Chenier’s unique ability to expand the sonic boundaries of Black French Creole music. The chemistry between Chenier and his guests, who came up in the West Coast rock and blues scenes, produces a fusion sound unique in Chenier’s catalog while still sounding true to the rural Louisiana roots of zydeco. Produced by Arhoolie’s Chris Strachwitz and released in 1974, Out West is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in Chenier’s career as the national and global popularity of zydeco was firmly on the upswing, attracting new admirers and audiences.

Tracklist:
1-1 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - I'm on the Wonder [4:20]
1-2 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - The Hucklebuck [3:12]
1-3 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - You Know It Ain't Fair [2:54]
1-4 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - Calinda [3:26]
1-5 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - You're the One for Me [4:32]
1-6 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - You're Fussin' Too Much [3:07]
1-7 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - Just Like a Woman [3:10]
1-8 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - All Your Love [4:24]
1-9 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - C.C. Special [3:16]
1-10 Clifton Chenier;Elvin Bishop;STEVE MILLER - I'm a Hog for You [3:45]