Happy Fats And His RayneBo Ramblers - Gran Prairie La Veuve De La Coulee

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Review by Christopher E. Otwell

"Gran Prairie La Veuve De La Coulee" by Happy Fats And His RayneBo Ramblers is a delightful album that showcases the band's unique blend of Cajun and zydeco music. The album features a variety of upbeat and lively tracks that will make you want to get up and dance.

From the opening track "La Veuve De La Coulee" to the closing number "Grand Mamou," Happy Fats and his band deliver a high-energy performance that is sure to get your toes tapping. The album features a mix of traditional Cajun tunes and original compositions that showcase the band's talent for songwriting.

One standout track on the album is "Allons Danser Colinda," which features Happy Fats' smooth vocals and the band's signature accordion and fiddle sound. The song is a classic Cajun tune that is sure to get any party started.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
La Veuve De La Coulee
Gran Prairie

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Catalog Numbers

B-2081

Labels

Bluebird

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyRCA Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Credits

RoleCredit
FiddleHarry Choates
GuitarSandy Lormand
PianoHarold "Popeye" Brussard
Steel Guitar [Electric Steel GuitarRay Clark
Uncredited]Ray Clark
Tenor BanjoJoseph Broussard
VocalsHappy Fats
Double BassHappy Fats

Notes

  • Both sides recorded 14 February 1940 in Dallas, TX.
  • Side A matrix no. 048011-1.
  • Side B matrix no. 048013-1.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): B-2081A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): B-2081B

About Happy Fats And His RayneBo Ramblers

Leroy "Happy Fats" Leblanc (January 30, 1915  February 23, 1988) was a Cajun swing musician that recorded with RCA Records in the 1930s and 1940s. He is known for his recordings with Harry Choates and his broadcasts on KVOL. Next to the Hackberry Ramblers, the Rayne-Bo Ramblers were the most popular and innovative of the Cajun string bands.

Real Name

    • Leroy Leblanc

Name Vars

  • Happy Fats & His Rayne-Bo Ramblers
  • Happy Fats & Rayne-Bo Ramblers
  • Happy Fats & The Original Rayne' Bo Ramblers
  • Happy Fats And Rayne-Bo Ramblers
  • Rayne-Bo Ramblers
  • The Rayne-Bo Ramblers

Members

  • Ray Clark
  • Leroy LeBlanc
  • Nathan Guidry
  • Ray Guidry
  • Sandy Lormand
  • Joseph Broussard
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Summary by Christopher E. Otwell

"Gran Prairie La Veuve De La Coulee" is a must-listen for fans of Cajun and zydeco music. Happy Fats and his RayneBo Ramblers deliver a fun and lively performance that is sure to put a smile on your face and get you dancing.