Blast From The Bayou by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups - Uhune

ALBUM

Wayne Toups aspires to a sound that combines the two traditions of Louisiana French music, as is indicated by the name of his band. And indeed, it is a fusion of the more tradional Cajun style and the more African-American, rhythm & blues-oriented zydeco sound. The band uses a Hammond B3 organ in addition to the accordion (like Buckwheat Zydeco and the Ils Sont Partis band.) The songs are mostly sung in English, with a smattering of French to keep the disc authentic. But Wayne Toups is definitely reaching out to a broader audience than most zydeco or Cajun artists. Toups attempts a couple of covers--a version of "Tell It Like It Is," and Van Morrison's "Tupelo Honey." He gives these a new spin, and they are quite successful versions. A fun "Johnny Ne Peut Pas Danser"--or, more familiarly, "Johnny Can't Dance," written by Wayne Toups and Michael Doucet, gives an example of this band's unique sound.

1. Sweet Joline

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Wayne Toups
Rick Lagneaux; Composer
Lyricist: Wayne Toups
Rick Lagneaux; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Wayne Toups
Rick Lagneaux; Other

2. Tell It Like It Is

by Wayne Toups, Zydecajun

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Lee Diamond
George Davis; Composer
Lyricist: Lee Diamond
George Davis; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: George Davis
Lee Diamond; Other

3. Johnnie Can't Dance

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Wayne Toups
Michael Doucet; Composer
Lyricist: Wayne Toups
Michael Doucet; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Michael Doucet
Wayne Toups; Other

4. Tupelo Honey

by Wayne Toups, Zydecajun

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Van Morrison; Other

5. Zydecajun Train

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Rick Lagneaux
W. Richard; Composer
Lyricist: Rick Lagneaux
W. Richard; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rick Lagneaux
W. Richard; Other

6. Two-Step Mamou

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux
Joseph D. Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux
Joseph D. Miller; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joseph D. Miller
Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux; Other

7. Let's Fall In Love (All Over Again)

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Rick Lagneaux; Composer
Lyricist: Rick Lagneaux; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rick Lagneaux; Other

8. Sugar Bee

by Wayne Toups, Zydecajun

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Shuler; Composer
Lyricist: Eddie Shuler; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eddie Shuler; Other

9. A Secret Love

by Zydecajun, Wayne Toups

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux
Joseph D. Miller; Composer
Lyricist: Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux
Joseph D. Miller; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joseph D. Miller
Wayne Toups
J. Arceneaux; Other

10. Going Back To Big Mamou

by Wayne Toups, Zydecajun

Primary Artist: Wayne Toups
Zydecajun; Main Performer
Composer: G. Morris; Composer
Lyricist: G. Morris; Composer
Producer: Bob Johnston
Steve Popovich; Production
Composer Lyricist: G. Morris; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/10 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Worldwide, Cajun, Zydeco

Label

Island Mercury

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 31, 1988

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

42283651821