Rusty And Doug Louisiana Man - The Singles Collection 1953-62
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CD Acrobat Release date: 24/Jan/2025
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2101229396
Details / Tracklist:
1.1 It's Better to Be a Has-Been (Than Be a Never Was
1.2 No, No, It's Not So
1.3 Kary-On-Boogie
1.4 Let's Get Married Tonight
1.5 Nothing Matters, Dear
1.6 I Wanna Wanna Wanna
1.7 I'm Gonna Leave, Adieu
1.8 Rattlesnake
1.9 Let's Do It Anyway
1.10 So Lovely Baby
1.11 Why Cry for You
1.12 Can I Be Dreaming
1.13 Look Around (Take a Look At Me)
1.14 Honey Honey
1.15 Let's Stay Together
1.16 Hey You There
1.17 Your Crazy Crazy Heart
1.18 I'll Understand
1.19 Mister Love
1.20 Money
1.21 Going Down the Road
1.22 You'll See
2.1 I Never Had the Blues
2.2 Love Me to Pieces
2.3 Dream Queen
2.4 Take My Love
2.5 Hey Mae
2.6 Why Don't You Love Me
2.7 Hey Sheriff
2.8 Sweet Thing
2.9 It's Too Late
2.10 We'll Do It Anyway
2.11 Kaw-Liga
2.12 Never Love Again
2.13 Dancing Shoes
2.14 I Like You (Like This)
2.15 The Love I Want
2.16 Oh Love
2.17 Louisiana Man
2.18 Make Me Realize
2.19 Diggy Liggy Lo
2.20 Cheated Too
2.21 So Lovely Baby
2.22 Cajun Joe (Bully of the Bayou)
2.23 Sweet Sweet Girl to Me
2.24 (Our Own) Jole Blon
Description:
Runningtime: 00:00:00, Labelcode ACBT3530.2
"Louisiana Man - The Singles Collection 1953-62" on CD presents the essential early recordings of Rusty and Doug, a duo who helped define the bridge between traditional Cajun sounds and the emerging sounds of country and early rock 'n' roll. This collection gathers their single releases from almost a decade of activity, offering a chronological journey through their development as performers and songwriters. Listeners can expect raw fiddle and accordion flavors, close brother harmonies and an authentic Southern atmosphere that captures dance halls, radio studios and jukeboxes of the 1950s. The title track "Louisiana Man" became their signature song and one of the most recognizable Cajun-flavored country titles of its era, later covered by numerous artists and turning into a standard in the genre. Across the CD, the tracks reveal how Rusty and Doug moved from pure hillbilly and Cajun roots into a more polished Nashville-friendly country sound, without losing the grit and regional identity that made them unique. This makes the disc both a historical document and a highly enjoyable listen for fans of traditional country, rockabilly and roots music.
Rusty and Doug (brothers Rusty and Doug Kershaw) are regarded as important ambassadors of Louisiana's Cajun culture in popular music. Known for their energetic performances, driving fiddle lines and unmistakable vocal blend, they brought regional dancehall music into a wider country and pop consciousness. Their chart presence and radio play in the 1950s and early 1960s helped open doors for later Cajun and swamp-rock artists. As a duo and individually, they left a lasting mark on American roots music, influencing generations of country and Americana performers drawn to their mix of rough-edged authenticity and catchy melodies.
The CD is released by Acrobat, a label known for carefully curated archival compilations, especially in the areas of jazz, blues, early rock 'n' roll, R&B and classic country. Acrobat is widely appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts for its focus on historically significant recordings, thoughtful track selection and informative packaging. The label often concentrates on complete single collections and thematic anthologies, making material from the 1940s to the 1960s accessible in well-restored audio quality. With this release, Acrobat continues its tradition of preserving important catalogues that might otherwise be difficult to find, offering both newcomers and seasoned collectors a coherent overview of Rusty and Doug's formative years on record.
Overall, "Louisiana Man - The Singles Collection 1953-62" is an ideal purchase for anyone interested in the roots of modern country, Cajun and Americana music. It serves both as a listening pleasure and as a compact history lesson on how regional Louisiana sounds crossed over into the broader American music landscape.
