Les Quatre Vieux Garçons

Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz FW02626 / FA 2626

Les Quatre Vieux Garçons—"The Four Bachelors"—perform a rousing set of Cajun tunes and songs on this album, which features Dewey Balfa and Tracy Schwarz, Tony Balfa, and Peter Schwarz. The members all play multiple instruments. On this album we hear fiddle, accordion, guitar, bass, and vocals.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Cajun
Keyword(s) Adunke; Blues; Cajun music; Folksong revival; Holiday; Jigs; Reels (Music); Topical songs; Two-Step (Dance); Waltz; Weddings
Instrument(s) Accordion; Bass; Fiddle; Fiddlesticks; Guitar; Spoons (Musical instrument); Triangle (Musical instrument)
Language(s) French

Year of Recording 1984
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Artist Dewey Balfa ; Artist Peter Schwarz ; Artist Tracy Schwarz ; Artist Tony Balfa

101	Mardi Gras Jig	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	2:28
102	Dans le Coeur de la Ville	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:10
103	Easy Rider	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	4:01
104	Chère Alice	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:20
105	Quoi Faire Donc?	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	2:58
106	Wedding March	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	4:08
201	Mardi Gras Song	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:35
202	The Poor Old Dirt Farmer	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:45
203	15 Years	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	2:09
204	I Washed My Hands in Muddy Waters	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:52
205	Dying in Misery	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	2:46
206	Mon Neg est Pas 'Rive	Dewey and Tony Balfa, and Tracy and Peter Schwarz	3:09

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