Name: Step It Up! by C.j. Chenier
Brand: C.J. Chenier
SKU: 014551488224
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

This is the son of the man who popularized zydeco, taking the music of his father and imbuing it with more of the funk and music he grew up with, pushing and exploring one of the two main roots that his father fused to become zydeco. One root is the music of the Cajuns and Creoles of Southwestern Louisiana, and the other is the root that C.J. Chenier is exploring here, the rhythm & blues/funk root. This makes sense coming from Chenier because that is the music he grew up with and was the first music he played. Make no mistake, this is still zydeco, but it owes much more to the roots music from the gulf coast of Texas and the Port Arthur region, as opposed to the Louisiana side. The music that was dominant in this area of the country was/is the blues and the driving horn sections of the rhythm & blues bands. He used to play saxophone with various bands and then joined his father's band playing sax. You can see this love of the horns is still with him as he arranged all the horns and directed the rhythm section. He is now playing his father's full-sized piano accordion, and bringing that funky bluesy energy to the music. Most importantly he has got one of those smoky voices that lends itself to the music. Plus he has a feel that many only wish for whatever the tempo of the song. It may be an upbeat dance number, or listen to the wonderful job he does on the slow "The Right to Walk Away." He displays a feel for this song that makes it a standout on this disc. Many times the slower numbers are just throwaway songs; this one is full of the passion that sells a song. Now he is writing more of his material and the songs are getting stronger. The influence of his father is strong, yet here he is continuing to make his own voice heard loud and strong.
© Bob Gottlieb /TiVo

1. Zydeghost

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Carrier
Chenier; Composer
Lyricist: Carrier
Chenier; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other

2. It's About Time

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Ellison; Composer
Lyricist: Ellison; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
711 3rd Ave. N Y: Songs For Real C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
Music Publisher: Songs For Real C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other
N Y 10017: Songs For Real C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

3. Everybody Needs A Little Monkey Business

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Badenhamer; Composer
Lyricist: Badenhamer; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production

4. The Right To Walk Away

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Loccoriere
Lyon
Preston; Composer
Lyricist: Loccoriere
Lyon
Preston; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Music Publisher: Doppler Shift Music
Loccoriere Songs
Whiskey Drinkin' Music C/o Bug Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

5. Coochie Coo Wi'chou

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

6. Eat More Crawfish

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Dunbar
Lauro; Composer
Lyricist: Dunbar
Lauro; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Music Publisher: Fred James Music; Other
P O Box 68096. Nashville: Fred James Music; Other
T N 37206: Fred James Music; Other

7. Let's Agree To Disagree

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

8. It's Alright

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

9. Road Dog

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

10. The Power Of Love

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

11. Zydeco Mardi Gras

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Lyricist: Brandon
Chenier
James; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music
Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
Nashville: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 68096: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other
T N 37026: Fred James Music
Nash Metro Music; Other

12. Turn Around And Say Goodbye

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Chenier; Composer
Lyricist: Chenier; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Chicago: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
I L 60660: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
Music Publisher: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other
P O Box 60234: Chenier Music Adm By Eyeball Music; Other

13. Johnny Can't Dance

by C.j. Chenier

Primary Artist: C.j. Chenier; Main Performer
Composer: Chenier; Composer
Lyricist: Chenier; Composer
Artist: C.j. Chenier; Production
Music Publisher: Tradition Music C/o Bug Music C/o Harry Fox Agency; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

48 minutes and 27 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Blues, Worldwide, North America, Zydeco, Country, Rock, Cajun

Label

Alligator Records

Music Distribution Service

Alligator Records

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 17, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

14551488224

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Notification

Step It Up!

1. Zydeghost

2. It's About Time

3. Everybody Needs A Little Monkey Business

4. The Right To Walk Away

5. Coochie Coo Wi'chou

6. Eat More Crawfish

7. Let's Agree To Disagree

8. It's Alright

9. Road Dog

10. The Power Of Love

11. Zydeco Mardi Gras

12. Turn Around And Say Goodbye

13. Johnny Can't Dance

Technical Specifications

Step It Up!

Product information

Release options

1. Zydeghost

2. It's About Time

3. Everybody Needs A Little Monkey Business

4. The Right To Walk Away

5. Coochie Coo Wi'chou

6. Eat More Crawfish

7. Let's Agree To Disagree

8. It's Alright

9. Road Dog

10. The Power Of Love

11. Zydeco Mardi Gras

12. Turn Around And Say Goodbye

13. Johnny Can't Dance

Technical Specifications