*02-10-1946 Rayne, LA
4th version
by Praguefrank, Michel Ruppli, Kent Heineman, Mario Manciotti, Thieu Van De Vorst, Wade Falcon, Lennart Gustavsson
SESSIONS
1960 Swallow Studio, Ville Platte, LA – Jo-El Sonnier [-1]/Gerald Forestier [-2]/Nelson Sonnier [-3] and Duson Playboys (Jo-E Sonnier [vcl-1/accordion], Gerald Forestier [vcl-2/rh gt], Henry Sonnie [steel], . Nelson "Shorty" Sonnier [drums], Dalton "Blackie" Alleman [fiddle])
D01 S-6321 DUSON PLAYBOY'S SPECIAL -instr.- 45-112
001/D02 S-6322 TEE YEAUX BLEU -1 Swallow 45-112/LP 6001 Ace CDCHD 742
D03 S-6342 LES GRAND CHEMINS -2 45-122
D04 S-6343 JEALOUSY WALTZ -3 45-122
1961 Dupre Shack, near Ville Platte, LA – Les Duson Playboys (Jo-E Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Elias "T-Brud" Alleman [rh gt])
D05 D-1 BAYOU BEUF WALTZ Dupre 101
D06 D-2 TAYEAUX DOG TAYEAUX 101/Flyright LP 3502
D07 D-3 BROKEN HEARTED WALTZ 102
D08 D-4 LE TWO STEP DA ARDOIN 102
1966 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier and Robert Bertrand aka Robert and Jo-El (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
003 PAS REVENIR A LA MAISON Goldband G 1171
004 WE PASSED YOUR DOOR G-1171 Ace CDCH-598
005 MY FIFTY CENTS G 1173 / Ace CDCH-598
006 BOTTOM APPARTMENT G 1173
1966 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo‘ El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
007 4604 TURN BLACK G 1175
008 4605 11 YEARS INNOCENT G 1175
1967 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
009 5011 HURRICANE AUDRY Goldband G-1189/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
010 LITTLE PETITE Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
011 TOMORROW NEVER COMES Goldband GRLP-7747 Goldband GRLP-7805
012 THERE'S NO GOODBYES Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
013 CAFE SHO Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
014 I THREW AWAY THE ROSE Goldband GRLP-7747
015 5010 JUMP LITTLE FROG Goldband G-1189/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
016 DURALD WALTZ Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
017 I'D LIKE TO FORGET Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
018 AYE, YEAH Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
019 MONKEY PLAYED FIDDLE Goldband G 1193/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
020 LAST WALTZ Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
021 5281 TOP ROCKING JOE Goldband G 1192 /GRLP-7805
022 5280 TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS G 1192
1968 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
023 5410 MONKEY ON MY BACK Goldband G 1193/GRLP-7752 Ace CDCH-598
024 5411 MY GIRL OF THE VILLAGE G 1193
4th version
by Praguefrank, Michel Ruppli, Kent Heineman, Mario Manciotti, Thieu Van De Vorst, Wade Falcon, Lennart Gustavsson
SESSIONS
1960 Swallow Studio, Ville Platte, LA – Jo-El Sonnier [-1]/Gerald Forestier [-2]/Nelson Sonnier [-3] and Duson Playboys (Jo-E Sonnier [vcl-1/accordion], Gerald Forestier [vcl-2/rh gt], Henry Sonnie [steel], . Nelson "Shorty" Sonnier [drums], Dalton "Blackie" Alleman [fiddle])
D01 S-6321 DUSON PLAYBOY'S SPECIAL -instr.- 45-112
001/D02 S-6322 TEE YEAUX BLEU -1 Swallow 45-112/LP 6001 Ace CDCHD 742
D03 S-6342 LES GRAND CHEMINS -2 45-122
D04 S-6343 JEALOUSY WALTZ -3 45-122
1961 Dupre Shack, near Ville Platte, LA – Les Duson Playboys (Jo-E Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Elias "T-Brud" Alleman [rh gt])
D05 D-1 BAYOU BEUF WALTZ Dupre 101
D06 D-2 TAYEAUX DOG TAYEAUX 101/Flyright LP 3502
D07 D-3 BROKEN HEARTED WALTZ 102
D08 D-4 LE TWO STEP DA ARDOIN 102
1966 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier and Robert Bertrand aka Robert and Jo-El (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
003 PAS REVENIR A LA MAISON Goldband G 1171
004 WE PASSED YOUR DOOR G-1171 Ace CDCH-598
005 MY FIFTY CENTS G 1173 / Ace CDCH-598
006 BOTTOM APPARTMENT G 1173
1966 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo‘ El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
007 4604 TURN BLACK G 1175
008 4605 11 YEARS INNOCENT G 1175
1967 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
009 5011 HURRICANE AUDRY Goldband G-1189/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
010 LITTLE PETITE Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
011 TOMORROW NEVER COMES Goldband GRLP-7747 Goldband GRLP-7805
012 THERE'S NO GOODBYES Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
013 CAFE SHO Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
014 I THREW AWAY THE ROSE Goldband GRLP-7747
015 5010 JUMP LITTLE FROG Goldband G-1189/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
016 DURALD WALTZ Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
017 I'D LIKE TO FORGET Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
018 AYE, YEAH Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
019 MONKEY PLAYED FIDDLE Goldband G 1193/GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
020 LAST WALTZ Goldband GRLP-7747 Ace CDCH-598
021 5281 TOP ROCKING JOE Goldband G 1192 /GRLP-7805
022 5280 TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS G 1192
1968 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
023 5410 MONKEY ON MY BACK Goldband G 1193/GRLP-7752 Ace CDCH-598
024 5411 MY GIRL OF THE VILLAGE G 1193
1968 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA –
Jo-El Sonnier featuring Bob Brasseau (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
025 5492 SECRET OF LOVE G 1195
026 5493 I WON'T BE LONESOME G 1195
1968 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier featuring Bob Brasseau (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
027 6390 THE WHITE DOVE HAS DIED Goldband G 1204/GRLP-7752
028 TELEPHONE ON THE WALL Goldband GRLP-7752
029 LOCKED IN MY MIND Goldband GRLP-7752 Goldband GRLP-7805
030 BABY HAS GONE AWAY Goldband GRLP-7752
031 SMILE AWHILE Goldband GRLP-7752
032 LEGEND OF ANDEAU LANE Goldband GRLP-7752 Ace CDCH-598
033 ANOTHER DAY Goldband GRLP-7752
034 LET MY HEART GO Goldband GRLP-7752
035 FAMILY RULES Goldband GRLP-7752
036 JUVENILE DELINQUENT Goldband GRLP-7752
037 FREIGHT TRAIN Goldband GRLP-7752
ca late 1968 or early 1969 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
038 I'D LIKE TO FORGET Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
039 ROLLING PIN (SPECIAL) Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
040 JOHNNY B. GOODE Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
041 THE ONE I LOVE Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
042 BIG WHEEL ROLLING Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
043 BLACK SOX Goldband GRLP-7753
044 (SHIP OF) BROKEN HEART Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
045 TASSO GUMBO Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
046 GO, DAN TUCKER Goldband GRLP-7753
047 I'M LEAVING YOU Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
048 AUNTIE'S PEANUTS (PESTACHE AH TANTE NANA) Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
049 SOUND THE BELL Goldband GRLP-7753
050 6030 WHERE CAN I GO G 1202
051 6031 HIS OWN TROUBLES G 1202
052 6391 THE CURSE OF THE LOSER G 1204
Btw 1967/1972 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
053 8062 RAT RACE OF TIME G 1216
054 8063 TOGETHER WE'RE ONE G 1216
055 COMING FOR CHRISTMAS G 1242
056 RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO TEXAS Goldband GRLP-7805
057 TEARS OF A CLOWN ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Goldband GRLP-7805
058 HOLLY GOLIGHTLY Goldband GRLP-7805
059 LIFE IS A DIRTY DEAL Goldband GRLP-7805
060 LOVE TO BOOGIE WOOGIE Goldband GRLP-7805
061 FEEL LIKE CALLING YOU Goldband GRLP-7805
062 SUNDOWN Goldband GRLP-7805
063 BEAN Ace CDCH-598
064 (MY) BLUE LETTER Ace CDCH-598
065 FEE FEE PONCHO Ace CDCH-598
066 DIDN'T COME HOME Ace CDCH-598
067 VALSE DE ROSE MARIE Ace CDCH-598
3 December 1974 Nashville, TN – Jo El Sonnier (Producer: Glenn Keener)
068 2-51534 CAJUN WOMAN Mercury 73655/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
069 2-51535 A BRIGHTER SHADE OF BLUE 73702/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
070 2-51536 BLUE IS A NOT WORD 73655/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
24 June 1975 Nashville, TN – Jo El Sonnier (Producer: Glenn Keener)
071 2-51614 I’VE BEEN AROUND ENOUGH TO KNOW 73702/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
072 2-51615 ALWAYS LATE (WITH YUR KISSES) 73754/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
073 2-51616 KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK 73754/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
24 February 1976 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier
074 2-52380 CHEATIN TURNS HER ON 73824/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
075 2-52381 SHOWBOAT GAMBLER 73824/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
076 2-52382 AM I JUST YOUR FRIEND 73796/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
077 2-52383 HE’S STILL ALL OVER YOU 73796/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
23 June 1977 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Jerry Kennedy)
078 2-53212 COME ON JOE unissued/314 512 645-2
079 2-53213 SAY YOU LOVE ME unissued/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
23 June 1977 [22:00-24:00] Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier and His Acadian Accordion (Producer: Jerry Kennedy)
080 2-53214 IT DON’T HURT ME HALF AS BAD 55002/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
081 2-53215 CAJUN BORN 55002/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
082 2-53216 SUGAR BEE unissued/314 512 645-2
1979 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier
083 JAMBALAYA Eagle Int. 1150
084 MA JOLIE BLOND Eagle Int. 1150
1980 unknown – Joel Sonnier
085 MT 264 MEMPHIS KAJUN 1018
086 MT 265 MOTHER'S SAD WALTZ KAJUN 1018
Spring 1980 Master-Trak Sound Recorders, Crowley, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/rh gt/drums], Michael Doucet [rh gt], Jay Stutes [dobro], Roy Huskey Jr. [bass], Buddy Harman [drums], Merlin Fontenot [fiddle], Earl Ball [piano])
087 JAMBALAYA Rounder 3049
088 TES YEUX BLEU Rounder 3049
089 ALLONS A LAFAYETTE Rounder 3049
090 BAYOU TECHE WALTZ Rounder 3049
091 LES FLAMMES D'ENFER Rounder 4529/3049
092 JOLIE BLON Swallow 45-10298/Rounder 3049
093 LACASSINE SPECIAL Rounder 3049
094 CHERE ALICE Rounder 3049
095 LES GRANDS BOIS Rounder 3049
096 PERRODIN TWO STEP Rounder 3049
Spring 1980 Pete’s Place, 809 18th Ave. South, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion, Bob Milsap [rh gt], Pete Drake [steel], Joe Allen [bass], Willie Ackerman [drums], Bob White [fiddle], Earl Ball [piano])
097 LOUISIANA BLUES Swallow 45-10298/Rounder 3049
Spring 1980 Fireside Recording Studio, 813 18th Ave. South, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Phil Ball [ld gt], Vic Jordan [rh gt], Gene O’Neal [steel], Henry Strzelecki [bass], Billy Reynolds [drums], Tommy Williams [fiddle], Kenny Kennerson [piano])
098 CAJUN LIFE Rounder 4529/3049
1984 Hollywood, CA – Jo-El Sonnier (+Jennifer Warnes, Albert Lee, James Burton)
101 CAJUN BORN Musique De Joel 1984
102 ONE OF THOSE OLD THINGS Musique De Joel 1984
103 GOOD DEAL LUCILLE Musique De Joel 1984
104 CONE ON JOE Musique De Joel 1984
105 LOUISIANA BLUES Musique De Joel 1984
106 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME Musique De Joel 1984
107 SAY YOU LOVE ME Musique De Joel 1984
108 BLUE IS NOT A WORD Musique De Joel 1984
109 THEY'LL NEVER TAKE HER LOVE FROM ME Musique De Joel 1984
110 KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK Musique De Joel 1984
111 I WANT TO BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Musique De Joel 1984
ca August 1987 Woodland Sound Studio, 1011 Woodland St., Nashville, TN– Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/harmonica], Kenny Greenberg [el gt], Richard Bennett [ec/el gt], Michael Joyce [bass], Tommy Wells [drums/tambourine], Mike Lawler [keyboards], John Jarvis [piano], Steve Winwood [organ-1] + horna arranged by The World Winds + Ashley Cleveland, Marianne Osiel, Val and Birdie, Michael Joyce [bck vcl]. Producer: Richard Bennett, Bill Halverson)
112 BABY HOLD ON RCA 8726-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
113 BID THE PRICE 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
114 SO LONG BABY GOODBYE 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
115 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME 6895-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
116 COME ON, JOE 5282-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
117 SAY YOU LOVE ME 5282-7-R 8304-7-R /6374-2-R
118 RAININ' IN MY HEART -1 8726-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
119 LOUISIANA 1927 6895-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
120 A TEAR STAINED LETTER 8304-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
121 I'VE SLIPPED HER MIND 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
1988 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (musicians similar as below)
122 BLUE, BLUE 8918-7-R/9718-2-R
123 I'VE GOT DREAMS TO REMEMBER 8918-7-R
ca Fall 1988 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/bass], Richard Bennett [gt], Kenny Greenberg [gt], John Jackson [gt], Josh Leo [gt], Biff Wattson [gt], Al Perkins [slide gt], Paul Frabklin [steel], Dave Pomerou/Ron Eoff/Glenn Worf [bass], Tommy Wells [drums/percussion], Michael Doucet [fiddle], John Jarvis/David Egan [piano/keyboards], Carl Marsh/Randy Leago [keyboards], Ward Smith, Jim Horn, Gary Gazaway, Paco Shipp, Randy Leago [horns], Ashley Cleveland, Val and Birdie, Marianne Osiel, Kristen Delauer, Pam Tillis, Harry Stinson [bck vcl])
124 THE SCENE OF THE CRIME 9123-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
125 IF YOUR HEART SHOULD EVER ROLL THIS WAY AGAIN 9014-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
126 OOH, OOH, OOH 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
127 HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
128 I'LL NEVER GET OVER YOU 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
129 THE HURT IN MY HEART 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
130 SOLID GOLD PLATED FOOL 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
131 WALLS 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
132 EVANGELINE SPECIAL 9123-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
133 SWEET OPERATOR 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
134 YOU DONE ME WRONG 9014-7-R
1991 Omnisound Recording Studio, 1806 Division Street, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (
025 5492 SECRET OF LOVE G 1195
026 5493 I WON'T BE LONESOME G 1195
1968 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier featuring Bob Brasseau (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
027 6390 THE WHITE DOVE HAS DIED Goldband G 1204/GRLP-7752
028 TELEPHONE ON THE WALL Goldband GRLP-7752
029 LOCKED IN MY MIND Goldband GRLP-7752 Goldband GRLP-7805
030 BABY HAS GONE AWAY Goldband GRLP-7752
031 SMILE AWHILE Goldband GRLP-7752
032 LEGEND OF ANDEAU LANE Goldband GRLP-7752 Ace CDCH-598
033 ANOTHER DAY Goldband GRLP-7752
034 LET MY HEART GO Goldband GRLP-7752
035 FAMILY RULES Goldband GRLP-7752
036 JUVENILE DELINQUENT Goldband GRLP-7752
037 FREIGHT TRAIN Goldband GRLP-7752
ca late 1968 or early 1969 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
038 I'D LIKE TO FORGET Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
039 ROLLING PIN (SPECIAL) Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
040 JOHNNY B. GOODE Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
041 THE ONE I LOVE Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
042 BIG WHEEL ROLLING Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
043 BLACK SOX Goldband GRLP-7753
044 (SHIP OF) BROKEN HEART Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
045 TASSO GUMBO Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
046 GO, DAN TUCKER Goldband GRLP-7753
047 I'M LEAVING YOU Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
048 AUNTIE'S PEANUTS (PESTACHE AH TANTE NANA) Goldband GRLP-7753 Ace CDCH-598
049 SOUND THE BELL Goldband GRLP-7753
050 6030 WHERE CAN I GO G 1202
051 6031 HIS OWN TROUBLES G 1202
052 6391 THE CURSE OF THE LOSER G 1204
Btw 1967/1972 Goldband Studio, 313 Church Street, Lake Charles, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Eddie Shuler)
053 8062 RAT RACE OF TIME G 1216
054 8063 TOGETHER WE'RE ONE G 1216
055 COMING FOR CHRISTMAS G 1242
056 RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO TEXAS Goldband GRLP-7805
057 TEARS OF A CLOWN ONLY MAKE BELIEVE Goldband GRLP-7805
058 HOLLY GOLIGHTLY Goldband GRLP-7805
059 LIFE IS A DIRTY DEAL Goldband GRLP-7805
060 LOVE TO BOOGIE WOOGIE Goldband GRLP-7805
061 FEEL LIKE CALLING YOU Goldband GRLP-7805
062 SUNDOWN Goldband GRLP-7805
063 BEAN Ace CDCH-598
064 (MY) BLUE LETTER Ace CDCH-598
065 FEE FEE PONCHO Ace CDCH-598
066 DIDN'T COME HOME Ace CDCH-598
067 VALSE DE ROSE MARIE Ace CDCH-598
3 December 1974 Nashville, TN – Jo El Sonnier (Producer: Glenn Keener)
068 2-51534 CAJUN WOMAN Mercury 73655/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
069 2-51535 A BRIGHTER SHADE OF BLUE 73702/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
070 2-51536 BLUE IS A NOT WORD 73655/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
24 June 1975 Nashville, TN – Jo El Sonnier (Producer: Glenn Keener)
071 2-51614 I’VE BEEN AROUND ENOUGH TO KNOW 73702/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
072 2-51615 ALWAYS LATE (WITH YUR KISSES) 73754/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
073 2-51616 KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK 73754/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
24 February 1976 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier
074 2-52380 CHEATIN TURNS HER ON 73824/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
075 2-52381 SHOWBOAT GAMBLER 73824/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
076 2-52382 AM I JUST YOUR FRIEND 73796/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
077 2-52383 HE’S STILL ALL OVER YOU 73796/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
23 June 1977 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Jerry Kennedy)
078 2-53212 COME ON JOE unissued/314 512 645-2
079 2-53213 SAY YOU LOVE ME unissued/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
23 June 1977 [22:00-24:00] Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier and His Acadian Accordion (Producer: Jerry Kennedy)
080 2-53214 IT DON’T HURT ME HALF AS BAD 55002/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
081 2-53215 CAJUN BORN 55002/314 512 645-2 Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202
082 2-53216 SUGAR BEE unissued/314 512 645-2
1979 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier
083 JAMBALAYA Eagle Int. 1150
084 MA JOLIE BLOND Eagle Int. 1150
1980 unknown – Joel Sonnier
085 MT 264 MEMPHIS KAJUN 1018
086 MT 265 MOTHER'S SAD WALTZ KAJUN 1018
Spring 1980 Master-Trak Sound Recorders, Crowley, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/rh gt/drums], Michael Doucet [rh gt], Jay Stutes [dobro], Roy Huskey Jr. [bass], Buddy Harman [drums], Merlin Fontenot [fiddle], Earl Ball [piano])
087 JAMBALAYA Rounder 3049
088 TES YEUX BLEU Rounder 3049
089 ALLONS A LAFAYETTE Rounder 3049
090 BAYOU TECHE WALTZ Rounder 3049
091 LES FLAMMES D'ENFER Rounder 4529/3049
092 JOLIE BLON Swallow 45-10298/Rounder 3049
093 LACASSINE SPECIAL Rounder 3049
094 CHERE ALICE Rounder 3049
095 LES GRANDS BOIS Rounder 3049
096 PERRODIN TWO STEP Rounder 3049
Spring 1980 Pete’s Place, 809 18th Ave. South, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion, Bob Milsap [rh gt], Pete Drake [steel], Joe Allen [bass], Willie Ackerman [drums], Bob White [fiddle], Earl Ball [piano])
097 LOUISIANA BLUES Swallow 45-10298/Rounder 3049
Spring 1980 Fireside Recording Studio, 813 18th Ave. South, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Phil Ball [ld gt], Vic Jordan [rh gt], Gene O’Neal [steel], Henry Strzelecki [bass], Billy Reynolds [drums], Tommy Williams [fiddle], Kenny Kennerson [piano])
098 CAJUN LIFE Rounder 4529/3049
1984 Hollywood, CA – Jo-El Sonnier (+Jennifer Warnes, Albert Lee, James Burton)
101 CAJUN BORN Musique De Joel 1984
102 ONE OF THOSE OLD THINGS Musique De Joel 1984
103 GOOD DEAL LUCILLE Musique De Joel 1984
104 CONE ON JOE Musique De Joel 1984
105 LOUISIANA BLUES Musique De Joel 1984
106 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME Musique De Joel 1984
107 SAY YOU LOVE ME Musique De Joel 1984
108 BLUE IS NOT A WORD Musique De Joel 1984
109 THEY'LL NEVER TAKE HER LOVE FROM ME Musique De Joel 1984
110 KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK Musique De Joel 1984
111 I WANT TO BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Musique De Joel 1984
ca August 1987 Woodland Sound Studio, 1011 Woodland St., Nashville, TN– Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/harmonica], Kenny Greenberg [el gt], Richard Bennett [ec/el gt], Michael Joyce [bass], Tommy Wells [drums/tambourine], Mike Lawler [keyboards], John Jarvis [piano], Steve Winwood [organ-1] + horna arranged by The World Winds + Ashley Cleveland, Marianne Osiel, Val and Birdie, Michael Joyce [bck vcl]. Producer: Richard Bennett, Bill Halverson)
112 BABY HOLD ON RCA 8726-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
113 BID THE PRICE 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
114 SO LONG BABY GOODBYE 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
115 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME 6895-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
116 COME ON, JOE 5282-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
117 SAY YOU LOVE ME 5282-7-R 8304-7-R /6374-2-R
118 RAININ' IN MY HEART -1 8726-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
119 LOUISIANA 1927 6895-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
120 A TEAR STAINED LETTER 8304-7-R /6374-1-R=6374-2-R
121 I'VE SLIPPED HER MIND 6374-1-R=6374-2-R
1988 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (musicians similar as below)
122 BLUE, BLUE 8918-7-R/9718-2-R
123 I'VE GOT DREAMS TO REMEMBER 8918-7-R
ca Fall 1988 Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion/bass], Richard Bennett [gt], Kenny Greenberg [gt], John Jackson [gt], Josh Leo [gt], Biff Wattson [gt], Al Perkins [slide gt], Paul Frabklin [steel], Dave Pomerou/Ron Eoff/Glenn Worf [bass], Tommy Wells [drums/percussion], Michael Doucet [fiddle], John Jarvis/David Egan [piano/keyboards], Carl Marsh/Randy Leago [keyboards], Ward Smith, Jim Horn, Gary Gazaway, Paco Shipp, Randy Leago [horns], Ashley Cleveland, Val and Birdie, Marianne Osiel, Kristen Delauer, Pam Tillis, Harry Stinson [bck vcl])
124 THE SCENE OF THE CRIME 9123-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
125 IF YOUR HEART SHOULD EVER ROLL THIS WAY AGAIN 9014-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
126 OOH, OOH, OOH 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
127 HAVE A LITTLE FAITH IN ME 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
128 I'LL NEVER GET OVER YOU 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
129 THE HURT IN MY HEART 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
130 SOLID GOLD PLATED FOOL 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
131 WALLS 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
132 EVANGELINE SPECIAL 9123-7-R/9718-1-R=9718-2-R
133 SWEET OPERATOR 9718-1-R=9718-2-R
134 YOU DONE ME WRONG 9014-7-R
1991 Omnisound Recording Studio, 1806 Division Street, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (
Jo-el Sonnier [vcl/ accordion/ac gt], Chris Waters [ac gt],
Steve Gibson [ac gt.steel], Brent Rowan
[el gt], Kenny Greenberg [el gt], Lee Roy Parnell [el gt], Ron Eoff/ Glenn Worf
[bass]; Paul Leim [drums], David Egan/ Gary Prim [piano/ keyboards/ programming],
Randy McCormick [piano/ keyboards]. Producer: James Stroud)
135 ALL AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT Capitol CDP 7 95684 2
136 FIRE ON THE LINE CDP 7 95684 2
137 SMILE WHEN YOU SAY THAT CDP 7 95684 2
138 SOME KINDA VOODOO CDP 7 95684 2
139 TEARS OF JOY CDP 7 95684 2
140 YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR MIND CDP 7 95684 2
141 DO ME A FAVOR, DON'T CDP 7 95684 2
142 LET'S GIVE LOVE ONE MORE TRY CDP 7 95684 2
143 HARDER THAN IT SOUNDS CDP 7 95684 2
144 TELLING YOU GOODBYE CDP 7 95684 2
1992 Eleven Eleven Sound, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-el Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Reggie Young [gt], Wayne Carson [el gt], Chips Moman [sitar/el gt], Mike Leach [bass], Gene Chrisman [drums], Bobby Woods/ Bobby Emmons [keyboards], Toni Wine, Casey Moman, Monique Moman, Michael Black, Dennis Wilson, Louis Nunley [bck vcl]. Producer: James Stroud)
145 CAFE DU MONDE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
146 CRY LIKE A BABY Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
147 SOMEDAY I WILL LEAD THE PARADE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
148 HELLO HAPPINESS AGAIN Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
149 FIELD OF LOVE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
150 65 BLUE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
151 SO LONESOME IN MY HEART Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
152 HOLE IN THE CLOUDS Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
153 IS MY LOVE ENOUGH Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
154 FRENCH QUARTER MOON Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
ca. fall 1993 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Jo-El Sonnier)
155 J' ETAIS AU BAL Rounder CD-6059
156 VALSE DU GRANDE CHEIMS Rounder CD-6059
157 CHURCH POINT BREAKDOWN Rounder CD-6059
158 BRANCHE DU MURIEE Rounder CD-6059
159 EVANGELINE SPECIAL Rounder CD-6059
160 CALCASIEU WALTZ Rounder CD-6059
161 HUPPES TAIAUTS 1935 Rounder CD-6059
162 LA CHERE TOUTE-TOUTE Rounder CD-6059
163 LA CHERE JOUES ROSE Rounder CD-6059
164 AMDE TWO STEP Rounder CD-6059
165 LAISSE LES BON TEMPS ROULER Rounder CD-6059
166 VALSE DES CHERE BUBU Rounder CD-6059
ca 1994 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier
167 ROCKIN' AT THE MARDI GRAS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
168 THE OLD RED BARN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
169 MAN GAVE NAMES TO ALL THE ANIMALS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
170 WALK ALONG SONG OF HAPPINESS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
171 SOMETHIN' IN THE SWAMP Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
172 POOR OLD LADY Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
173 COONIE THE CRAWDAD Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
174 YOU GET A LINE I'LL GET A POLE Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
175 CAJUN ACCORDION MAN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
176 PONTCHARTRAIN REFRAIN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
13 August 1995 [live] Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Edmonton, CAN - Jo-El Sonnier and Amos Garrett House Band (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion] + Amos Garrett [gt], Keith Glass [vcl/gt], Kit Johnson [vcl/bass], Bohdan Hluszko [drums], Tony Michaels [fiddle], Ron Kasat [keyboards], Rusty Ried [harmonica], Dave Babcock [sax]. Producer: Rick Fenton)
18001 SO LONG BABY GOODBYE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18002 BIG MAMOU Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18003 JOLIE BLONDE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18004 JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18005 JOHNNY B. GOODE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18006 RAININ' IN MY HEART Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18007 SUGAR BEE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18008 TEAR-STAINED LETTER Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18009 JOLIE BLONDE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
October 1995 Dockside Studio, Maurice, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], David Doucet [gt], "Junior" Martin [steel], Peter Schwarz [bass], Danny Zeringue [drums], Michael Doucet/Tony Thibodeaux [fiddle], David Egan [piano/bck vcl]. Producer. Jo-El Sonnier)
181 LAKE ARTHUR SPECIAL CD-6069
182 JUSTE UNE AFFAIRE CD-6069
183 PINE GROVE BLUES CD-6069
184 LAWTELL TWO STEP CD-6069
185 VALSE DE GRAND MAMOU CD-6069
186 FRENCH BLUES CD-6069
187 MAMOU TWO-STEP CD-6069
188 MIDNIGHT WALTZ CD-6069
189 STEP IT FAST CD-6069
190 JOLIE FILLE CD-6069
191 AMEDE ARDOIN CD-6069
192 JOHNNIE FAIS BIEN CD-6069
Spring 1996 Creative Workshop, 2804 Azalea Ave., Nashville, TN – Eddy Raven [-1], Jo-El Sonnier [-2]
193 JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 COLINDA -1 K-Tel 6240-2
194 TEAR-STAINED LETTER -2 K-Tel 6240-2
195 FAIS DO DO –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 ZYDECO LADY -1 K-Tel 6240-2
196 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 PAPA THIBODEAUX -1 K-Tel 6240-2
197 SUGAR BEE -2 K-Tel 6240-2
198 CHER JOLE BLON -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 GOOD DEAL LUCILLE -1 K-Tel 6240-2
199 I'M GONNA GET YOU –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
200 DIGGY LIGGY LO -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 CHER BIG MAMOU -1 K-Tel 6240-2
201 LOUISIANA 1927 –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
1997 Soundscape Recording, Nashville, TN - Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [accordion], Jim Pendergast [gt], Bob Burns [bass gt], Walter Hartman [snare drum/triange], Graig Duncen [fiddle])
202 DIGGY LIGGY LO Green Hill GHD 5108-2
203 JAMBALAYA / BAYOU PON PON Green Hill GHD 5108-2
204 GRANDE MAMOU Green Hill GHD 5108-2
205 HACKBERRY HOP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
206 J'ELE AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE) / COLINDA Green Hill GHD 5108-2
207 J'AI PASSE DEVANT LA PORTE (I PASSED BY YOUR DOOR) Green Hill GHD 5108-2
208 HAPPY ONE STEP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
209 JOLIE BLON Green Hill GHD 5108-2
210 BOSCO STOMP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
211 HIGH POINT TWO STEP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
212 VALSE DU CHERE BABY Green Hill GHD 5108-2
213 EVANGELINE SPECIAL / LACASSINE SPECIAL Green Hill GHD 5108-2
214 LA PORTE DE L'ARRIER (THE BACK DOOR) Green Hill GHD 5108-2
215 I'D LIKE TO KNOW / LAKE CHARLES WALTZ Green Hill GHD 5108-2
ca. fall 1997 poss. Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion],Chris Leuzinger [gt], Shane Theriot [el gt], Sonny Garrish [steel], Bob Wray/Randy Coleman [bass], Tommy Wells/David Northrup [drums], Johnny Neel [piano], Tony Migliore [organ/accordion/piano], George Tidwell [trumpet], Jim Hoke [sax] + Jim Ferguson [bck vcl]. Producer: Jo-El Sonnier and Tony Migliore)
216 WE'RE HERE TO STAY Intersound 9296-2
217 BROKEN HEARTED SIDE OF NEW ORLEANS Intersound 9296-2
218 CAN'T GIVE MY HEART AWAY Intersound 9296-2
219 POLK SALAD ANNIE Intersound 9296-2
220 I CAN HELP Intersound 9296-2
221 JAMBALAYA Intersound 9296-2
222 DIGGY DIGGY LO Intersound 9296-2
223 BIG MAMOU Intersound 9296-2
224 JOLIE BLONDE Intersound 9296-2
225 JOHNNY B. GOODE Intersound 9296-2
226 C'EST LA VIE Intersound 9296-2
227 WHITER SHADE OF PALE Intersound 9296-2
228 MEDLEY: NO MORE ONE MORE TIME/RAINING IN MY HEART Intersound 9296-2
1999 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Joe McMahan [gt], Brian Langlinais [gt], Joe Wright [steel], Wade Bernard [drums], Kenny Sears [fiddle], Waylon Thibodeaux [fiddle]. Producers: Jo-El Sonnier, Bobbye Sonnier)
229 SANG CADIEN Musique De Joel 1755
230 I'D LIKE TO KNOW Musique De Joel 1755
231 THE BACK DOOR Musique De Joel 1755
232 EB' TIT FILLE Musique De Joel 1755
233 LAFAYETTE WALTZ Musique De Joel 1755
234 JOLIE COEUR Musique De Joel 1755
235 FLAMMES D'ENFER Musique De Joel 1755
235a CHEROKEE WALTZ Musique De Joel 1755
135 ALL AMERICAN SATURDAY NIGHT Capitol CDP 7 95684 2
136 FIRE ON THE LINE CDP 7 95684 2
137 SMILE WHEN YOU SAY THAT CDP 7 95684 2
138 SOME KINDA VOODOO CDP 7 95684 2
139 TEARS OF JOY CDP 7 95684 2
140 YOU MAY CHANGE YOUR MIND CDP 7 95684 2
141 DO ME A FAVOR, DON'T CDP 7 95684 2
142 LET'S GIVE LOVE ONE MORE TRY CDP 7 95684 2
143 HARDER THAN IT SOUNDS CDP 7 95684 2
144 TELLING YOU GOODBYE CDP 7 95684 2
1992 Eleven Eleven Sound, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-el Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Reggie Young [gt], Wayne Carson [el gt], Chips Moman [sitar/el gt], Mike Leach [bass], Gene Chrisman [drums], Bobby Woods/ Bobby Emmons [keyboards], Toni Wine, Casey Moman, Monique Moman, Michael Black, Dennis Wilson, Louis Nunley [bck vcl]. Producer: James Stroud)
145 CAFE DU MONDE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
146 CRY LIKE A BABY Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
147 SOMEDAY I WILL LEAD THE PARADE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
148 HELLO HAPPINESS AGAIN Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
149 FIELD OF LOVE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
150 65 BLUE Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
151 SO LONESOME IN MY HEART Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
152 HOLE IN THE CLOUDS Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
153 IS MY LOVE ENOUGH Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
154 FRENCH QUARTER MOON Liberty CDP 0777-7 98761-2
ca. fall 1993 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier (Producer: Jo-El Sonnier)
155 J' ETAIS AU BAL Rounder CD-6059
156 VALSE DU GRANDE CHEIMS Rounder CD-6059
157 CHURCH POINT BREAKDOWN Rounder CD-6059
158 BRANCHE DU MURIEE Rounder CD-6059
159 EVANGELINE SPECIAL Rounder CD-6059
160 CALCASIEU WALTZ Rounder CD-6059
161 HUPPES TAIAUTS 1935 Rounder CD-6059
162 LA CHERE TOUTE-TOUTE Rounder CD-6059
163 LA CHERE JOUES ROSE Rounder CD-6059
164 AMDE TWO STEP Rounder CD-6059
165 LAISSE LES BON TEMPS ROULER Rounder CD-6059
166 VALSE DES CHERE BUBU Rounder CD-6059
ca 1994 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier
167 ROCKIN' AT THE MARDI GRAS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
168 THE OLD RED BARN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
169 MAN GAVE NAMES TO ALL THE ANIMALS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
170 WALK ALONG SONG OF HAPPINESS Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
171 SOMETHIN' IN THE SWAMP Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
172 POOR OLD LADY Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
173 COONIE THE CRAWDAD Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
174 YOU GET A LINE I'LL GET A POLE Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
175 CAJUN ACCORDION MAN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
176 PONTCHARTRAIN REFRAIN Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2
13 August 1995 [live] Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Edmonton, CAN - Jo-El Sonnier and Amos Garrett House Band (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion] + Amos Garrett [gt], Keith Glass [vcl/gt], Kit Johnson [vcl/bass], Bohdan Hluszko [drums], Tony Michaels [fiddle], Ron Kasat [keyboards], Rusty Ried [harmonica], Dave Babcock [sax]. Producer: Rick Fenton)
18001 SO LONG BABY GOODBYE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18002 BIG MAMOU Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18003 JOLIE BLONDE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18004 JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18005 JOHNNY B. GOODE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18006 RAININ' IN MY HEART Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18007 SUGAR BEE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18008 TEAR-STAINED LETTER Stony Plain SPCD-1224
18009 JOLIE BLONDE Stony Plain SPCD-1224
October 1995 Dockside Studio, Maurice, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], David Doucet [gt], "Junior" Martin [steel], Peter Schwarz [bass], Danny Zeringue [drums], Michael Doucet/Tony Thibodeaux [fiddle], David Egan [piano/bck vcl]. Producer. Jo-El Sonnier)
181 LAKE ARTHUR SPECIAL CD-6069
182 JUSTE UNE AFFAIRE CD-6069
183 PINE GROVE BLUES CD-6069
184 LAWTELL TWO STEP CD-6069
185 VALSE DE GRAND MAMOU CD-6069
186 FRENCH BLUES CD-6069
187 MAMOU TWO-STEP CD-6069
188 MIDNIGHT WALTZ CD-6069
189 STEP IT FAST CD-6069
190 JOLIE FILLE CD-6069
191 AMEDE ARDOIN CD-6069
192 JOHNNIE FAIS BIEN CD-6069
Spring 1996 Creative Workshop, 2804 Azalea Ave., Nashville, TN – Eddy Raven [-1], Jo-El Sonnier [-2]
193 JAMBALAYA (ON THE BAYOU) –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 COLINDA -1 K-Tel 6240-2
194 TEAR-STAINED LETTER -2 K-Tel 6240-2
195 FAIS DO DO –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 ZYDECO LADY -1 K-Tel 6240-2
196 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 PAPA THIBODEAUX -1 K-Tel 6240-2
197 SUGAR BEE -2 K-Tel 6240-2
198 CHER JOLE BLON -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 GOOD DEAL LUCILLE -1 K-Tel 6240-2
199 I'M GONNA GET YOU –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
200 DIGGY LIGGY LO -2 K-Tel 6240-2
000 CHER BIG MAMOU -1 K-Tel 6240-2
201 LOUISIANA 1927 –1,2 K-Tel 6240-2
1997 Soundscape Recording, Nashville, TN - Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [accordion], Jim Pendergast [gt], Bob Burns [bass gt], Walter Hartman [snare drum/triange], Graig Duncen [fiddle])
202 DIGGY LIGGY LO Green Hill GHD 5108-2
203 JAMBALAYA / BAYOU PON PON Green Hill GHD 5108-2
204 GRANDE MAMOU Green Hill GHD 5108-2
205 HACKBERRY HOP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
206 J'ELE AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE) / COLINDA Green Hill GHD 5108-2
207 J'AI PASSE DEVANT LA PORTE (I PASSED BY YOUR DOOR) Green Hill GHD 5108-2
208 HAPPY ONE STEP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
209 JOLIE BLON Green Hill GHD 5108-2
210 BOSCO STOMP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
211 HIGH POINT TWO STEP Green Hill GHD 5108-2
212 VALSE DU CHERE BABY Green Hill GHD 5108-2
213 EVANGELINE SPECIAL / LACASSINE SPECIAL Green Hill GHD 5108-2
214 LA PORTE DE L'ARRIER (THE BACK DOOR) Green Hill GHD 5108-2
215 I'D LIKE TO KNOW / LAKE CHARLES WALTZ Green Hill GHD 5108-2
ca. fall 1997 poss. Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion],Chris Leuzinger [gt], Shane Theriot [el gt], Sonny Garrish [steel], Bob Wray/Randy Coleman [bass], Tommy Wells/David Northrup [drums], Johnny Neel [piano], Tony Migliore [organ/accordion/piano], George Tidwell [trumpet], Jim Hoke [sax] + Jim Ferguson [bck vcl]. Producer: Jo-El Sonnier and Tony Migliore)
216 WE'RE HERE TO STAY Intersound 9296-2
217 BROKEN HEARTED SIDE OF NEW ORLEANS Intersound 9296-2
218 CAN'T GIVE MY HEART AWAY Intersound 9296-2
219 POLK SALAD ANNIE Intersound 9296-2
220 I CAN HELP Intersound 9296-2
221 JAMBALAYA Intersound 9296-2
222 DIGGY DIGGY LO Intersound 9296-2
223 BIG MAMOU Intersound 9296-2
224 JOLIE BLONDE Intersound 9296-2
225 JOHNNY B. GOODE Intersound 9296-2
226 C'EST LA VIE Intersound 9296-2
227 WHITER SHADE OF PALE Intersound 9296-2
228 MEDLEY: NO MORE ONE MORE TIME/RAINING IN MY HEART Intersound 9296-2
1999 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Joe McMahan [gt], Brian Langlinais [gt], Joe Wright [steel], Wade Bernard [drums], Kenny Sears [fiddle], Waylon Thibodeaux [fiddle]. Producers: Jo-El Sonnier, Bobbye Sonnier)
229 SANG CADIEN Musique De Joel 1755
230 I'D LIKE TO KNOW Musique De Joel 1755
231 THE BACK DOOR Musique De Joel 1755
232 EB' TIT FILLE Musique De Joel 1755
233 LAFAYETTE WALTZ Musique De Joel 1755
234 JOLIE COEUR Musique De Joel 1755
235 FLAMMES D'ENFER Musique De Joel 1755
235a CHEROKEE WALTZ Musique De Joel 1755
236 QUELLE E' TOILLE Musique De Joel 1755
237 TE YEUX NOIR Musique De Joel 1755
238 ALLONS A' LAFAYETTE Musique De Joel 1755
239 BAYOU TECHE Musique De Joel 1755
240 CAJUN BLOOD Musique De Joel 1755
237 TE YEUX NOIR Musique De Joel 1755
238 ALLONS A' LAFAYETTE Musique De Joel 1755
239 BAYOU TECHE Musique De Joel 1755
240 CAJUN BLOOD Musique De Joel 1755
2001 Masterlink, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El
Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Jim Pendergrast [gt], Bob Burns [bass instrument],
Chris Brown [drums/ triangle], Craig
Duncan and the Smoky Mountain Band [fiddle])
241 VIEN DANS MU J'OIN Green Hill GHD 5249-2
241 VIEN DANS MU J'OIN Green Hill GHD 5249-2
242 LES FLAMMES D'ENFER Green Hill GHD 5249-2
243 JOLIE FILLE Green Hill GHD 5249-2
244 MIDLAND TWO STEP Green Hill GHD 5249-2
245 ALLONS A' LAFAYETTE Green Hill GHD 5249-2
246 CHERE BASSETTE Green Hill GHD 5249-2
247 ONE STEP DE CHAMEAU Green Hill GHD 5249-2
248 LAKE ARTHUR STOMP Green Hill GHD 5249-2
249 CHERE YEAUX BLEU Green Hill GHD 5249-2
250 PORT ARTHUR BLUES Green Hill GHD 5249-2
251 LES GRANDE BOIS Green Hill GHD 5249-2
252 ROLLING PIN Green Hill GHD 5249-2
253 MA CHERE BEBE CREOLE Green Hill GHD 5249-2
254 STEP IT FAST Green Hill GHD 5249-2
2001 or sooner Los Antgeles, CA –Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El
Sonnier [vcl/accordion/ ac gt], Steve Cropper [gt], Albert Lee [gt], James
Burton [gt], Fred Tackett [ac gt], Gerry McGee [gt], Al Bruno [gt], Jack
Daniels [gt], Jerry Sheff [bass gt], David Northrup/ Steve Duncan [drums], Johnny Gimble/ Sid Page /
Byron Berline [fiddle], Glen D. Hardin [piano], Garth Hudson [piano/keyboards], Jennifer
Warnes, Bonnie Bramlett [bck vcl]. Producer: Brian Ahern)
255 CAJUN BORN Musique de Joe 1984
256 ONE OF THOSE OLD THINGS Musique de Joe 1984
257 GOOD DEAL LUCILLE Musique de Joe 1984
258 COME ON JOE Musique de Joe 1984
259 LOUISIANA BLUES Musique de Joe 1984
260 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME Musique de Joe 1984
261 SAY YOU LOVE ME Musique de Joe 1984
262 BLUE IS NOT A WORD Musique de Joe 1984
263 THEY'LL NEVER TAKE HER LOVE FROM ME Musique de Joe 1984
264 KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK Musique de Joe 1984
265 I WANT TO BE WITH YOU ALWAYS Musique de Joe 1984
2002 Masterlink, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El
Sonnier [accordion], Bob Burns [bass], Bob Mater [drums/triangle/sleigh bells].
Craig Duncan [fiddle], Bryan Duncan [fiddle])
266 DECK THE HALLS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
266 DECK THE HALLS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
267 JINGLE BELLS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
268 SILVER BELLS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
269 JINGLE BELL ROCK –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
270 FROSTY THE SNOWMAN –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
271 THE FIRST NOEL–instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
272 HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
273 JOY TO THE WORLD –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
274 AWAY IN A MANGER –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
275 BLUE CHRISTMAS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
276 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN –instr.- Green Hill GHD
5310-2
277 SILENT NIGHT! HOLY NIGHT! –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
278 RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
279 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS –instr.- Green Hill GHD 5310-2
2003 Masterlink, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El
Sonnier [accordion], Bryan Sutton [gt], Bob Burns [bass], Bob Mater
[drums/triangle/sleigh bells]. Craig Duncan [fiddle])
280 WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN Green Hill GHD 5315-2
280 WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN Green Hill GHD 5315-2
281 I SAW THE LIGHT Green Hill GHD 5315-2
282 I'LL FLY AWAY Green Hill GHD 5315-2
283 PRECIOUS LORD, TAKE MY HAND Green Hill GHD 5315-2
284 THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE/DO LORD Green Hill GHD 5315-2
285 O HOW I LOVE JESUS Green Hill GHD 5315-2
286 WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN Green Hill GHD 5315-2
287 PEACE LIKE A RIVER Green Hill GHD 5315-2
288 JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS Green Hill GHD 5315-2
289 ROCK OF AGES Green Hill GHD 5315-2
290 VICTORY IN JESUS Green Hill GHD 5315-2
291 BLESSED ASSURANCE Green Hill GHD 5315-2
292 SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT Green Hill GHD 5315-2
293 AMAZING GRACE Green Hill GHD 5315-2
2004 Flying Pig Studio, Kingston Springs, TN/ Sound
Emporium, Nashville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [accordion], John Wills
[gt], Tim Calhoun [gt], Jim Calhoun [gt],
Craig Nelson [bass gt], Bob Mater [drums/ percussion], Eric Darken
[percussion], Wanda Vick [fiddle/bouzouki], Steve Conn [piano/ organ], Jim Hoke
[harmonica/ clarinet/ alto sax/baritone sax], Mark Douthit [tenor sax], George
Tidwell [trumpet], Roy Agee [trombone])
294 GO TO THE MARDI GRAS Green Hill GHD 5414-2
295 CARNIVAL TIME Green Hill GHD 5414-2
296 HEY POCKY AWAY Green Hill GHD 5414-2
297 BIG CJIEF, PT. 1 Green Hill GHD 5414-2
298 WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN Green Hill GHD 5414-2
299 THEY ALL ASKED FOR YOU Green Hill GHD 5414-2
300 MARDI GRAS MAMBO Green Hill GHD 5414-2
301 STREET PARADE Green Hill GHD 5414-2
302 SECOND LINE Green Hill GHD 5414-2
303 ROCKIN' AT THE MARDI GRAS Green Hill GHD 5414-2
304 LE DANSE DE MARDI GRAS Green Hill GHD 5414-2
305 JAMBALAYA Green Hill GHD 5414-2
306 IKO IKO Green Hill GHD 5414-2
2005 unknown – Jo-El Sonnier
307 TEAR-STAINED LETTER Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
307 TEAR-STAINED LETTER Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
308 RAININ' IN MY HEART Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
309 LOUISIANA 1927 Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
310 BIG MAMOU Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
312 JOLIE BLONDE Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
313 IF YOUR HEART SHOULD EVER ROLL THIS WAY AGAIN Musique de
Joe JSCD 041108
314 HAVE A LITTLE FAITH Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
315 NO MORE ONE MORE TIME Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
316 COME ON JOE Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
317 I'VE BEEN AROUND ENOUGH TO KNOW Musique de Joe JSCD
041108
318 WHITER SHADE OF PALE Musique de Joe JSCD 041108
2007 Warlock Studio, Vinton, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El
Sonnier [vcl/accordion], Shane Theriot [gt],
Dan Dugmore [dobro]. Kevin Hare [bass gt], Randy Carpenter/ Brian
Brignac [drums], Michael Doucet [fiddle], Nelson Blanchard [piano],Suzy
Ragsdale, Vickie Carrico [bck vcl])
319 LOUISIANA MUDBUG Musique de Joe CD 071121
319 LOUISIANA MUDBUG Musique de Joe CD 071121
320 LOUISIANA MEANS SO MUCH TO ME Musique de Joe CD 071121
321 DEAD GIVEAWAY Musique de Joe CD 071121
322 I NEED TIME Musique de Joe CD 071121
323 BREAK-UP Musique de Joe CD 071121
324 MATILDA Musique de Joe CD 071121
325 SWEET OPERATOR Musique de Joe CD 071121
326 THE REAL DEAL Musique de Joe CD 071121
327 SQUEEZE BOX Musique de Joe CD 071121
328 DELTA BLUE Musique de Joe CD 071121
329 LIFE'S LAST PARADE Musique de Joe CD 071121
330 MY NAME IS JO-EL Musique de Joe CD 071121
2010 Off The Row Studio, Franklin, TN/ The Milk House,
Nolensville, TN – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/ac gt/ harmonica/
accordion/bck vcl], Shane Theriot [ac gt/el gt], Tigar Bell [mandolin/ fiddle],
Dan Dugmore [steel], Kevin Hare [bass gt], Brian Brignac [drums], Johnny Neal
[Hammond b-3 organ], Chip Bricker [keyboards], Jesse Yates [sax], Drew Fultz
[trumpet])
331 ACADIANA
332 AS FAR SOUTH AS YOU CAN GO
333 GUMBO RADIO
334 BANDERA
335 TWELVE HONEST MEN
336 THUNDERBIRD ROAD
337 CONFUSION SAY
338 DYLAN SONG
339 BECAUSE I CAN
340 HADACOL TRAIN
341 SWAMP PORCH PICKIN'
342 AS LONG AS I'M WITH YOU
343 WHERE'S THAT MUSIC COMIN' FROM?
344 HEALIN' SONG
345 THE SCHOOL I HAD TO QUIT
346 GOOD LUCK TO YOU MY FRIEND
347 YOU NEVER GET OVER IT; TWENTY-ONE
tracks above issued on album Where’s That Music Comin‘ From
2013 Black Bayou Studio, Vinton, LA/ Dockside Studio, Maurice, LA – Jo-El Sonnier (Jo-El Sonnier [vcl/harmonica/ accordion], Shane Theriot [gt/percussion], Joe Rogers/ Laine Thibodeaux [steel], Doug Belote/ Brian Brignac [drums], Beau Thomas / Michael Doucet [fiddle])tracks above issued on album Where’s That Music Comin‘ From
348 J'SUIS APRES ME SOUTENIR (I'M HOLDIN' ON) Takau CD 2013
349 LES BLUES D' ENNUI (LONESOME BLUES) Takau CD 2013
350 YA JUSTE TOI (THERE'S ONLY YOU) Takau CD 2013
351 TU PEUX COGNER (YOU CAN KNOCK) Takau CD 2013
352 CHER' TIT COEUR (DEAR LITTLE HEART) Takau CD 2013
353 J'SUS APRES M'ENNUYER (LONESOME) Takau CD 2013
354 MAMA'S TWO STEP Takau CD 2013
355 SI J'AI PAS TOI (IF THERE'S NO YOU) Takau CD 2013
356 J'AI GONE FOU (I'M GOIN' CRAZY) Takau CD 2013
357 DOCKSIDE SPECIAL Takau CD 2013
358 TIT CHEVEUX NOIR (LITTLE BLACK HAIR) Takau CD 2013
359 J'SUS APRES TE QUITTER (I'M LEAVIN') Takau CD 2013
360 MAIS YEAUX BLEU (MY EYES BLUE) Takau CD 2013
2021 unknown – Jo-el Sonnier
361 CHERS YEUX NOIRS
362 LA GROSSE ERREUR
363 J'AI DES DOULEURS DANS MON COEUR
364 MON COEUR FAIT MAL
365 JUSTE UNE AUTRE CHANCE
366 JE PEUX PAS T'OUBLIER
367 LA VALSE DE COEUR CASSE'
368 SONNIER ESPECIAL
369 SURVIVANTS
370 QUAND MON TEMPS VIENT
371 TOUJOURS CADIEN
372 SURVIVORS
ALBUMS
Goldband GRLP-7747 Hurricane Audry: Hurricane Audry; Little Petite; Tomorrow Never Comes; There's No Goodbyes; Cafe Sho; I Threw Away The Rose; Jump, Little Frog; Durald Waltz; I'd Like To Forget; Aye, Yeah; Monkey Played Fiddle; Last Waltz – 06-68
Goldband GRLP-7752 Cajun Valentino: White Dove Has Died; Telephone On The Wall; Locked In My Mind; Baby Has Gone Away; Smile Awhile; Legend Of Andeau Lane; Monkey On My Back; Another Day; Let My Heart Go; Family Rules; Juvenile Delinquent; Freight Train – 68 (Reissued in 1989 on GRLP-7806 The Cajun Troubadour with 2 songs omited)
Goldband GRLP-7753 The Scene Today In Cajun Music: I'd Like To Forget; Rolling Pin; Johnny B. Goode; The One I Love; Big Wheel Rolling; Black Sox; Broken Heart; Tasso Gumbo; Go, Dan Tucker; I'm Leaving You; Auntie's Peanuts; Sound The Bell – 08-70
Rounder 3049 Cajun Life: Jambalaya; Tes Yeux Bleu; Allons A Lafayette; Bayou Teche Waltz; Les Flammes D'enfer; Jolie Blon; Lacassine Special; Chere Alice; Louisiana Blues; Les Grands Bois; Perrodin Two Step; Cajun Life – 08-80 (CD reissue in 1988 as CD 3049)
RCA 6374-1-R/6374-2-R Come On Joe: Baby Hold On; Paid The Price; So Long Baby Goodbye; No More One More Time; Come On Joe; Say You Love Me*; Rainin' In My Heart; Louisiana 1927; Tear Stained Letter; I've Slipped Her Mind – 11-87 (* not included on vinyl version)
Goldband GRLP-7805 Right Next Door To Texas: Right Next Door To Texas; Locked In My Mind; Tomorrow Never Comes; Tears Of A Clown Only Make Believe; Holly Golightly; Life Is A Dirty Deal; Love To Boogie Woogie; Feel Like Calling You; Rocking Joe; Sundown – 88
RCA 9718-1-R/9718-2-R Have A Little Faith: The Scene Of The Crime; If Your Heart Should Ever Roll This Way Again; Ooh, Ooh, Ooh; Have A Little Faith In Me; I'll Never Get Over You; The Hurt In My Heart; Solid Gold Plated Fool; Walls; Evangeline Special; Blue Blue*, Sweet Operator* - 16-01-89 (*not included on vinyl version)
Goldband GRLP-7806 The Cajun Troubadour: I'm Leaving You; Run Dan Tucker; Auntie's Peanuts (Pestache Ah Tante Nana); Reason To Live; Right Next Door To Texas; Sound The Bell; One I Love; Black Sox Two Step; Rolling Pin (Special); I'd Like To Forget – 89 (sampler)
Goldband [CAN] GBR-7806-2- The Cajun Valentino: Run Dan Tucker; Leaving You; Pestauche Ah Tante Nana (Antie's Peanuts); Reason To Live; Can't Put That Monkey On My Back; Right Next Door To Texas; Well Sound The Bell; The One I Love; Black Sox Two Step; Rolling Pin Special; I'd Like To Forget; My Girl Of The Village -
Capitol Nashville CDP 7 95684 2 Tears Of Joy: All American Saturday Night; Fire On The Line; Smile When You Say That; Some Kinda Voodoo; Tears Of Joy; You May Change Your Mind; Do Me A Favor, Don't; Let's Give Love One More Try; Harder Than It Sounds; Telling You Goodbye – 11-02-92
Liberty CDP 0777-7-98761-2 Hello Happiness Again: Cafe Du Monde; Cry Like A Baby; Someday I Will Lead The Parade; Hello Happiness Again; Field Of Love; 65 Blue; So Lonesome In My Heart; Hole In The Clouds; Is My Love Enough; French Quarter Moon – 28-09-92
Mercury 314 512 645-2 The Complete Mercury Sessions: Cajun Born; Sugar Bee; Say You Love Me; It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad; Come On Joe; Blue Is Not A Word; Cajun Woman; A Brighter Shade Of Blue; Always Late (With Your Kisses); Am I Just Your Friend; Knock, Knock, Knock; He's Still All Over You; Cheatin' Turns Her On; I've Been Around Enough To Know; Showboat Gambler – 04-08-92
Rounder CD-6059 Cajun Roots: J'etais Au Bal; La Valse Du Grandes Cheims; Church Point Breakdown; La Branche Du Muriee; Evangeline Special; Calcasieu Waltz; Huppes Taiauts; La Chere Tout-Toute; Chere Joues Rose; Amédeé Two Step; Laisse Les Bon Temps Rouler; La Valse Des Chère Bébé – 28-05-94
Little Morganville DMPMV 7214-2 Cajun Kids: Rockin' At The
Mardi Gras; The Old Red Barn; Man Gave Names To All The Animals; Walk Along
Song Of Happiness; Somethin' In The Swamp; Poor Old Lady/ Coonie The Crawdad / You
Get A Line I'll Get A Pole; Cajun Accordion Man; Pontchartrain Refrain - 95
K-Tel 6240-2 Cookin' Cajun: Jambalaya (On The Bayou);
Colinda; Tear-Stained Letter; Fais Do Do; Zydeco Lady; No More One More Time;
Papa Thibodeaux; Sugar Bee; Cher Jole Blon; Good Deal Lucille; I'm Gonna Get
You; Diggy Liggy Lo; Cher Big Mamou; Louisiana 1927 – 08-96 w. Eddy Raven
Ace [UK] CDCH-598 Cajun Young Blood: Jump Little Frog; Rolling Pin (Special); I'm Leaving You; Durald Waltz; Bean*; I'd Like To Forget; Monkey On My Back; Little Petite; One I Love; Johnny B. Goode; Cafe Sho; (My) Blue Letter*; Fee Fee Poncho*; Hurricane Audry; Auntie's Peanuts (Pestache Ah Tante Nana); There's No Goodbyes; Didn't Come Home*;Tasso Gumbo; Valse De Rose Marie*; (Ship Of) Broken Heart; My 50 Cents; Legend Of Iry Lejeune; Monkey Played Fiddle; We Passed Your Door*; I'd Like To Forget; Aye Yeah; Last Waltz; Big Wheel Rolling – 27-07-96 (*probably previously unissued)
Stony Plain [CAN] SPCD-1224 Live In Canada With Amos Garrett: So Long Baby Goodbye; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; Jambalaya (On The Bayou); Johnny B. Goode; Rainin' In My Heart; Sugar Bee; Tear-Stained Letter; Jolie Blonde; Interview With Jo-El Sonnier – 01-10-96 w. Amos Garrett
Rounder CD-6069 Cajun Pride: Lake Arthur Special; Juste Une Affaire; Pine Grove Blues; Lawtell Two Step; La Valse De Grand Mamou; French Blues; Mamou Two Step; Midnight Waltz; Step It Fast; Jolie Fille; Amédé Ardoin; Johnnie Fais Bien – 08-04-97
Green Hill GHD 5108-2 Cajun Memories: Diggy Liggy Lo; Jambalaya / Bayou Pon Pon; Grande Mamou; Hackberry Hop; J'Ele Au Bal (I Went To The Dance) / Colinda; J'ai Passe Devant la Porte (I Passed by Your Door); Happy One Step; Jolie Blon; Bosco Stomp; High Point Two Step; Valse du Chere Baby; Evangeline Special / Lacassine Special; La Porte de L'Arrier (The Back Door) I'd Like To Know / Lake Charles Waltz - 97
Intersound 9296-2 Here To Stay: We're Here To Stay; Broken Hearted Side Of New Orleans; Can't Give My Heart Away; Polk Salad Annie; I Can Help; Jambalaya; Diggy Diggy Lo; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; Johnny B. Goode; C'est La Vie; Whiter Shade Of Pale; Medley: No More One More Time/Raining In My Heart – 24-02-98
Musique De Jo-El 1755 Cajun Blood: Sang Cadien; I'd Like To Know; The Back Door; Eb' Tit Fille; Lafayette Waltz; Jolie Coeur; Flammes D'Enfer; Cherokee Waltz; Quelle E' Toille; Te Yeux Noir; Allons A' Lafayette; Bayou Teche; Cajun Blood – 16-11-99
Musique De Jo-El 1984 L.A. Sessions: Cajun Born; One of Those Old Things; Good Deal Lucille; Come on Joe; Louisiana Blues; No More One More Time; Say You Love Me; Blue Is Not a Word; They'll Never Take Her Love from Me; Knock-Knock-Knock; I Want to Be With You Always - 05-02-02
Green Hill GHD 5249-2 Cajun Tradition: Vien dans Mu J'Oin; Les Flammes d'Enfer; Jolie Fille; Midland Two Step; Allons A' Lafayette; Chere Bassette; One Step de Chameau; Lake Arthur Stomp; Chere Yeaux Bleu; Port Arthur Blues; Les Grande Bois; Rolling Pin; Ma Chere Bebe Creole; Step It Fast – 01
Green Hill GHD 5310-2 Cajun Christmas: Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells; Silver Bells; Jingle Bell Rock; Frosty the Snowman; The First Noel; Here Comes Santa Claus; Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; Blue Christmas; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Silent Night! Holy Night!; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; We Wish You a Merry Christmas - 02
Ace [UK] CDCH-598 Cajun Young Blood: Jump Little Frog; Rolling Pin (Special); I'm Leaving You; Durald Waltz; Bean*; I'd Like To Forget; Monkey On My Back; Little Petite; One I Love; Johnny B. Goode; Cafe Sho; (My) Blue Letter*; Fee Fee Poncho*; Hurricane Audry; Auntie's Peanuts (Pestache Ah Tante Nana); There's No Goodbyes; Didn't Come Home*;Tasso Gumbo; Valse De Rose Marie*; (Ship Of) Broken Heart; My 50 Cents; Legend Of Iry Lejeune; Monkey Played Fiddle; We Passed Your Door*; I'd Like To Forget; Aye Yeah; Last Waltz; Big Wheel Rolling – 27-07-96 (*probably previously unissued)
Stony Plain [CAN] SPCD-1224 Live In Canada With Amos Garrett: So Long Baby Goodbye; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; Jambalaya (On The Bayou); Johnny B. Goode; Rainin' In My Heart; Sugar Bee; Tear-Stained Letter; Jolie Blonde; Interview With Jo-El Sonnier – 01-10-96 w. Amos Garrett
Rounder CD-6069 Cajun Pride: Lake Arthur Special; Juste Une Affaire; Pine Grove Blues; Lawtell Two Step; La Valse De Grand Mamou; French Blues; Mamou Two Step; Midnight Waltz; Step It Fast; Jolie Fille; Amédé Ardoin; Johnnie Fais Bien – 08-04-97
Green Hill GHD 5108-2 Cajun Memories: Diggy Liggy Lo; Jambalaya / Bayou Pon Pon; Grande Mamou; Hackberry Hop; J'Ele Au Bal (I Went To The Dance) / Colinda; J'ai Passe Devant la Porte (I Passed by Your Door); Happy One Step; Jolie Blon; Bosco Stomp; High Point Two Step; Valse du Chere Baby; Evangeline Special / Lacassine Special; La Porte de L'Arrier (The Back Door) I'd Like To Know / Lake Charles Waltz - 97
Intersound 9296-2 Here To Stay: We're Here To Stay; Broken Hearted Side Of New Orleans; Can't Give My Heart Away; Polk Salad Annie; I Can Help; Jambalaya; Diggy Diggy Lo; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; Johnny B. Goode; C'est La Vie; Whiter Shade Of Pale; Medley: No More One More Time/Raining In My Heart – 24-02-98
Musique De Jo-El 1755 Cajun Blood: Sang Cadien; I'd Like To Know; The Back Door; Eb' Tit Fille; Lafayette Waltz; Jolie Coeur; Flammes D'Enfer; Cherokee Waltz; Quelle E' Toille; Te Yeux Noir; Allons A' Lafayette; Bayou Teche; Cajun Blood – 16-11-99
Musique De Jo-El 1984 L.A. Sessions: Cajun Born; One of Those Old Things; Good Deal Lucille; Come on Joe; Louisiana Blues; No More One More Time; Say You Love Me; Blue Is Not a Word; They'll Never Take Her Love from Me; Knock-Knock-Knock; I Want to Be With You Always - 05-02-02
Green Hill GHD 5249-2 Cajun Tradition: Vien dans Mu J'Oin; Les Flammes d'Enfer; Jolie Fille; Midland Two Step; Allons A' Lafayette; Chere Bassette; One Step de Chameau; Lake Arthur Stomp; Chere Yeaux Bleu; Port Arthur Blues; Les Grande Bois; Rolling Pin; Ma Chere Bebe Creole; Step It Fast – 01
Green Hill GHD 5310-2 Cajun Christmas: Deck the Halls; Jingle Bells; Silver Bells; Jingle Bell Rock; Frosty the Snowman; The First Noel; Here Comes Santa Claus; Joy to the World; Away in a Manger; Blue Christmas; Santa Claus Is Coming to Town; Silent Night! Holy Night!; Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; We Wish You a Merry Christmas - 02
Green Hill GHD 5315-2 Cajun Hymns: When the Saints Go
Marching In; I Saw the Light; I'll Fly Away; Precious Lord, Take My Hand;
Medley: This Little Light Of Mine/Do Lord; O How I Love Jesus; Will the Circle
Be Unbroken; Peace Like a River; Just a Little Talk With Jesus; Rock of Ages;
Victory in Jesus; Blessed Assurance; Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Amazing Grace -
03
Goldband CD 7805 Yesterdays With Jo’el Sonnier: Right Next Door To Texas; Locked In My Mind; Our Tomorrow Will Never Come; Tears Of A Clown Only Make Believe; ife Is A Dirty Deal; Love To Boogie Woogie; Good Rockin' Joe; Sundown; White Dove Had Died; Telephone Won't Ring; Legend Of Andeu Lane; Monkey On My Back; Another Day; Let My Heart Go; Family Rules -Aka Angel Child; Juvenile Deliquent; Freight Train – 04
Goldband CD 7805 Yesterdays With Jo’el Sonnier: Right Next Door To Texas; Locked In My Mind; Our Tomorrow Will Never Come; Tears Of A Clown Only Make Believe; ife Is A Dirty Deal; Love To Boogie Woogie; Good Rockin' Joe; Sundown; White Dove Had Died; Telephone Won't Ring; Legend Of Andeu Lane; Monkey On My Back; Another Day; Let My Heart Go; Family Rules -Aka Angel Child; Juvenile Deliquent; Freight Train – 04
Green Hill GHD 5414-2 Cajun Mardis Gras: Go to the Mardi
Gras; Carnival Time; Hey Pocky Away; Big Cjief, Pt. 1; When the Saints Go
Marching In; They All Asked for You; Mardi Gras Mambo; Street Parade; Second
Line; Rockin' at the Mardi Gras; Le Danse de Mardi Gras; Jambalaya; Iko Iko – 10-01-05
Musique de' Jo-El JSCD 041108 Back By Request: Tear-Stained Letter; Rainin' In My Heart; Louisiana 1927; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; If Your Heart Should Ever Roll This Way Again; Have A Little Faith; No More One More Time; Come On Joe; I've Been Around Enough To Know; Whiter Shade Of Pale - 05
Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202 Classic Country: I've Been Around Enough To Know; He's Still All Over You; Cheatin' Turns Her On; Always Late; Showboat Gambler; Blue Is Not A Word; Brighter Shade Of Blue; Knock-Knock-Knock; Am I Just Your Friend; It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad; Say You Love Me; Cajun Woman; Cajun Born – 07 (Mercury singles)
Musique de' Jo-EL CD 071121 The Real Deal: Louisiana Mudbug; Louisiana Means So Much to Me; Dead Giveaway; I Need Time; Break-Up; Matilda; Sweet Operator; The Real Deal; Squeeze Box; Delta Blue; Life's Last Parade; My Name Is Jo-El - 16-02-08
Musique de' Jo-El JSCD 041108 Back By Request: Tear-Stained Letter; Rainin' In My Heart; Louisiana 1927; Big Mamou; Jolie Blonde; If Your Heart Should Ever Roll This Way Again; Have A Little Faith; No More One More Time; Come On Joe; I've Been Around Enough To Know; Whiter Shade Of Pale - 05
Musique de' Jo-El CD 070202 Classic Country: I've Been Around Enough To Know; He's Still All Over You; Cheatin' Turns Her On; Always Late; Showboat Gambler; Blue Is Not A Word; Brighter Shade Of Blue; Knock-Knock-Knock; Am I Just Your Friend; It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad; Say You Love Me; Cajun Woman; Cajun Born – 07 (Mercury singles)
Musique de' Jo-EL CD 071121 The Real Deal: Louisiana Mudbug; Louisiana Means So Much to Me; Dead Giveaway; I Need Time; Break-Up; Matilda; Sweet Operator; The Real Deal; Squeeze Box; Delta Blue; Life's Last Parade; My Name Is Jo-El - 16-02-08
? 17 Greatest Hits: Come On Joe; No More One More Time; Les
Flammes des Enfer; Whiter Shade Of Pale; Sweet Operator; Cajun Born; .Cajun
Blood; Say You Love Me; Blue Is Not A
Word; Knock, Knock, Knock; Fais Do Do; Broken Hearted Side; The Back Door; I
can Help; Jambalaya; La Jolie Blonde; Sang Cadien - 10
Music Ache no # (UPC 891836002135) Where's That Music Comin'
From?: Acadiana; As Far South As You Can Go; Gumbo Radio; Bandera; Twelve
Honest Men; Thunderbird Road; Confusion Say; Dylan Song; Because I Can; Hadacol
Train; Swamp Porch Pickin'; As Long As I'm With You; Where's That Music Comin'
From?; Healin' Song; The School I Had To Quit; Good Luck To You My Friend; You
Never Get Over It; Twenty-One – 03-11
Takau CD 2013 Legacy: J'suis Apres Me Soutenir (I'm Holdin' On); Les Blues D' Ennui (Lonesome Blues); Ya Juste Toi (There's Only You); Tu Peux Cogner (You Can Knock); Cher' Tit Coeur (Dear Little Heart); J'sus Apres M'Ennuyer (Lonesome); Mama's Two Step; Si J'ai Pas Toi (If There's No You); J'ai Gone Fou (I'm Goin' Crazy); Dockside Special; Tit Cheveux Noir (Little Black Hair); J'sus Apres Te Quitter (I'm Leavin'); Mais Yeaux Bleu (My Eyes Blue) – 10-12-13
Takau ? Survivants: Chers Yeux Noirs; La Grosse Erreur; J'ai Des Douleurs Dans Mon Coeur; Mon Coeur Fait Mal; Juste Une Autre Chance; Je Peux Pas T'oublier; La Valse De Coeur Casse'; Sonnier Especial; Survivants; Quand Mon Temps Vient; Toujours Cadien; Survivors – 07-12-21
Takau ? Survivants: Chers Yeux Noirs; La Grosse Erreur; J'ai Des Douleurs Dans Mon Coeur; Mon Coeur Fait Mal; Juste Une Autre Chance; Je Peux Pas T'oublier; La Valse De Coeur Casse'; Sonnier Especial; Survivants; Quand Mon Temps Vient; Toujours Cadien; Survivors – 07-12-21
EPs
K-Tel ? Rockin’Cajun: Tear-Stained Letter; Good Deal
Lucille; No More One More Time; Sugar Bee; Louisiana 1927 - 19-09-98
SINGLES
Swallow (1960) w. Duson Playboys
45-112 Tee Yeaux Bleu / Duson Playboy's Special - 60
Dupre (1961) Les Duson Playboys
101 Bayou Beuf Waltz / Tayeaux Dog Tayeaux – 61
102 Broken Hearted Waltz / Le Two Step Da Ardoin - 61
Goldband (ca.1966-72)
G 1171 Pas Revenir A La Maison (Didn't Come Home) / Nous Passe Vote Porte (We Passed Your Door) 66 w. Robert Bertrand as by Rober And Joe-El
G 1173 My Fifty Cents / Bottom Appartment – 66 w. Robert Bertrand as by Rober And Joe-El
G 1175 Turn Black / Eleven Years Innocent - 67
G 1189 Hurricane Audrey / Jump, Little Frog – ca 67
G 1192 Take Me In Your Arms / Top Rocking Joe - 68
G 1193 My Girl Of The Village / Monkey Played Fiddle - 68
G 1195 I Won't Be Lonesome / Secret Of Love - 68
G 1202 Where Can I Go / His Own Troubles - 69
G 1204 Curse Of The Loser / The White Dove Has Died - 69
G 1216 Rat Race Of Time / Together We're One - 70
G 1242 Coming For Christmas / (Charles Page:) Merry Christmas Tonight – ca. 11-72
Mercury (1975-77)
73655 Cajun Woman / Blue Is Not A Word – 24-01-75
73702 I've Been Around Enough To Know / A Brigther Shade Of Smile – 15-08-75
73754 Always Late (With Your Kisses) / Knock, Knock, Knock – 29-12-75
73796 He's Still All Over You / Am I Just Your Friend? – 22-04-76
73824 Cheatin' Turns Her On / Showboat Gambler – 01-09-76
55002 Cajun Born / It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad – 22-08-77
SINGLES
Swallow (1960) w. Duson Playboys
45-112 Tee Yeaux Bleu / Duson Playboy's Special - 60
Dupre (1961) Les Duson Playboys
101 Bayou Beuf Waltz / Tayeaux Dog Tayeaux – 61
102 Broken Hearted Waltz / Le Two Step Da Ardoin - 61
Goldband (ca.1966-72)
G 1171 Pas Revenir A La Maison (Didn't Come Home) / Nous Passe Vote Porte (We Passed Your Door) 66 w. Robert Bertrand as by Rober And Joe-El
G 1173 My Fifty Cents / Bottom Appartment – 66 w. Robert Bertrand as by Rober And Joe-El
G 1175 Turn Black / Eleven Years Innocent - 67
G 1189 Hurricane Audrey / Jump, Little Frog – ca 67
G 1192 Take Me In Your Arms / Top Rocking Joe - 68
G 1193 My Girl Of The Village / Monkey Played Fiddle - 68
G 1195 I Won't Be Lonesome / Secret Of Love - 68
G 1202 Where Can I Go / His Own Troubles - 69
G 1204 Curse Of The Loser / The White Dove Has Died - 69
G 1216 Rat Race Of Time / Together We're One - 70
G 1242 Coming For Christmas / (Charles Page:) Merry Christmas Tonight – ca. 11-72
Mercury (1975-77)
73655 Cajun Woman / Blue Is Not A Word – 24-01-75
73702 I've Been Around Enough To Know / A Brigther Shade Of Smile – 15-08-75
73754 Always Late (With Your Kisses) / Knock, Knock, Knock – 29-12-75
73796 He's Still All Over You / Am I Just Your Friend? – 22-04-76
73824 Cheatin' Turns Her On / Showboat Gambler – 01-09-76
55002 Cajun Born / It Don't Hurt Me Half As Bad – 22-08-77
Eagle Int. (1979)
1150 Jambalaya / Ma Jolie Blond – 02-79 (rev. Feb. 10)
Kajun
KAJUN 1018 Memphis / Mother's Sad Waltz - 80
Rounder (1980)
4529 Cajun Life / Les Flammes D'enfer - 80
Swallow
45-10298 - Jolie Blon / Louisiana Blues – 86
RCA (1987-89)
5282-7-R Come On, Joe / You Say You Love Me - 10-87
6895-7-R No More One More Time / Louisiana 1977 - 01-88
8304-7-R A Tear-Stained Letter / Say You Love Me - 05-88
8726-7-R Rainin' In My Heart / Baby Hold On - 10-88
8918-7-R Blue, Blue / I've Got Dreams To Remember - 03-89
9014-7-R If Your Heart Roll This Way Again / You Done Me Wrong - 08-89
9123-7-R The Scene Of The Crime / Evangeline Special - 02-90
1150 Jambalaya / Ma Jolie Blond – 02-79 (rev. Feb. 10)
Kajun
KAJUN 1018 Memphis / Mother's Sad Waltz - 80
Rounder (1980)
4529 Cajun Life / Les Flammes D'enfer - 80
Swallow
45-10298 - Jolie Blon / Louisiana Blues – 86
RCA (1987-89)
5282-7-R Come On, Joe / You Say You Love Me - 10-87
6895-7-R No More One More Time / Louisiana 1977 - 01-88
8304-7-R A Tear-Stained Letter / Say You Love Me - 05-88
8726-7-R Rainin' In My Heart / Baby Hold On - 10-88
8918-7-R Blue, Blue / I've Got Dreams To Remember - 03-89
9014-7-R If Your Heart Roll This Way Again / You Done Me Wrong - 08-89
9123-7-R The Scene Of The Crime / Evangeline Special - 02-90
Intersound
9296 Broken Side Of New Orleans – 03-98 (CD promo, rel. March
14)
RADIO TRANSCRIPTIONS
U.S. Air Force - Country Music Time # 448: I’ve Been Around Enough To Know; Cajun Woman; I Heard That Lonesome Whistle [Charlie Mccoy]; Jambalaya (On The Bayou) – ca 05-76
U.S. Air Force - Country Music Time # 448: I’ve Been Around Enough To Know; Cajun Woman; I Heard That Lonesome Whistle [Charlie Mccoy]; Jambalaya (On The Bayou) – ca 05-76