I'm Proud to Be a Cajun
SW 6170 | 2002
| A brief history...
Johnny Janot enjoyed success as a radio deejay in Eunice, LA and Beaumont, TX. He hosted the very popular Cajun Bandstand radio show on KLVI during the 1970's. He also recorded songs in the country, rockabilly and Cajun genres, many of which are included on this Swallow compilation.
Though Johnny Janot enjoyed success as a recording artist and songwriter in his earlier years with his country and rock-a-billy songs, it was his Cajun music recordings in his later years proved to be more successful. Johnny's music is some of the most requested and memorable Cajun music to date. On that note, Swallow Records has assembled, arguably, the "essential collection" of Johnny's best and most memorable Cajun music recordings.
Johnny was also a top ambassador for the Cajun heritage, a way of life built around deep feelings. As he would say, "It's the good times and the hard times. It's good friends and simply letting the good times roll." He had a way of making you feel proud that you were a Cajun and wishing you were even if you weren't.
Mr. Janot passed away in 1984. |
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