Benoit. I am 70 year PTSD Vietnam vet Your music Brings happiness to my soul. I've Trying to follow you with a b flat harmonica You teach me a lot God bless Benoit.....
I stumbled across this video searching for french music of south Louisiana. I saw Lacassine in the post and it awoke many fond memories. When the video started I knew I hit the spot. In the mid 70s, I had two very good friends in Houston who carried me there to spend a weekend avec son amis. It was one of the best times I had ever had. They introduced me to their music, their food and their goodness. We returned many times. I remember a place where we camped called Whiskey Chitter. I loved those people. I am so lucky to have come across this video! And I will share it now. Bon temps!
Thank You for keeping this music alive!! My Daddy was raised in Bogalusa. I’m 1/2 Cajun and I was dancing from 3yrs old till 71. Keep it coming. God bless you!
As a Scot...I think this music is one of the most lovely haunting melodies I've ever heard.....I am used to singing traditional Scottish and Irish...this makes me want to get up and glide across a pine dance floor...Vive la Cajun....
This is one of my favorite renditions of this song. Beautifully unique. Many great dances at Randol’s over the years and grateful for all the good times there.
I have dreamed of cajun music for all my life.. being hispanic it gets my feet to tapping and makes me want to dance all night.. love your voice and the the smoothness of it. Love the music you play.. I will keep listining as long as you keep playing...ladytarot
I've always said that Hispanic and Cajun people were very closely related. Having had many Hispanic friends throughout life I learned how close our cultures were, lots of music, drinking, and great food were the center of both! Thank you for this comment, keep the cultures alive.
@@anonymousistre3248 - having grown up in Louisiana, I always felt the same. Loved the music that my Hispanic friends from Texas introduced me to. So similar to our awesome Cajun music.
This reminds me of going to Randol's to eat and dancing with my grandmother in between pots of crawfish. I miss those times so much. Thanks for posting.
I really love this song it reminds me of when my dad passed away He loved this song it was so good to hear a song that my dad loved God bless you Lee...
The opening notes of the accordion did it for me. You can tell the music and the playing of the accordion comes from the heart. The melody is so pretty it just makes you smile, and take your girl on the dance floor. Thanks man!
Was stationed in Biloxi, MS from 69-70 (Hurricane Camille) and spent many weekends in New Orleans with a cajun friend. Learned one thing for sure, if this music doesn't get you up and moving, you are dead!!! Thank you Lee for bringing back great memories of a beautiful city and the world's most hospitable people. Keep playing forever.
From a Nova Scotia Acadian brother, "I love this stuff"... music that was born from despair and tragedy. It's no wonder our culture has survived. The spirit of Acadian and Cajun music is enough to lift anyone's spirit. Bien faite Lee!!!!!!
Bonjour , Cousin ! ...... lol .....Me there , Hi am also an Acadian from northern Maine .... Many of us up here in the St. John Valley [ in northern Maine } ...... Leblanc is quite common here , also ..
And Bonjour, from another Cajun cousin, born in Michigan! My Mama was the first one off that terre bonne of Louisiana! Ancestors were LeBlancs & Benoits, so nice to find family here! Heading down to spend time with family soon and can't wait to be back in the land of my heart!
My favorite part of the music is seeing an old couple who have been dancing partners for decades step out at a festival or party and enjoy the music and dance for everyone.
Smooth singing! Country music has Jim Reeves and Cajun music has Lee Benoit. All band members skilled. I appreciate that I can actually hear the bass notes your wife is playing. Bass is too often drowned out. Your dancers are clearly enjoying and appreciating the smooth vocals and perfect beat which is easy to keep.
You are an amazing singer and accordion player, sir! I have introduced your music to my English 1 students here in Brownsville, Texas (come on down!) on the border by the sea! I absolutely love your singing and playing. God bless you!
This group is one of the reasons I want to visit New Orleans if not relocate there! Thank you for all of your joyous music...hey, hey people do still dance!
Thanks for the kind words. We played at that festival years back. Great time. We would love to go back. Nothing in the plans now but hopefully we can make it back there one day.
This music is the happiest music on earth and my favorite by far of anything I have heard. If ever you need a lift up tune this music will lift your spirits. The music seems to go in different directions all at one time. Love it. Love everything Cajun! !
Reminds of the days I played a guitar with some of these bands when I lived in Victoria, Texas as a kid . These people really enjoy life and work hard !!!!!
I'm French Canadian and I only understand a few words but I do not care cause I adore Cajun music. Going to Louisiana in May 2019. Been there 3 times already. never enough.
Maybe u can give me some knowledge...my last name Pinon I once met a lady married a French Canadian with the name ..now...my dad was Mexican...with grandmother from Belgium. Blond. Wen in NOLA i met Roger Pinon at Travelers aid. Hes a boat worker who was just on for his mail. I introduced mtmyself..he said he live across Lake Pontchatrain..lol. so i i hot French blood..tell me r u at all familiar with the name. I'll ck bk here from x 2 x. U can reply at me gmail.com. Merci
I've got my favorites who I believe represent Cajun music to its finest. They are; Jo El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, The Savoy Family and Lee Benoit. Keep doing it Folks. You,re Great!
J'ai découvert la vidéo du groupe Lee Benoit et je suis littéralement tombée en amour de la musique cajun qui donne envie de danser ! Merci à vous tous et bravo
Lee, you are unreal! That voice - smoooooth as silk, and it goes perfectly with your accordion. I want a c.d. of your music tomorrow! I'll be up all night now playing everything I can find of you playing and singing - for real! Keep it up man. Don't really remember anyone singing cajun songs with such "on the note" smoothness. Thanks!!
I made a reservation at Malattes in NOLA on Nov 8 of this Year. My birthday is Nov 12th, I'm coming in from Fla. The girl at Mullates and I discussed Lee Benoit on the phone. Man! It would be Great if Lee and The Band could play at Mullates on Nov 8th. She said the music starts at 6:30 I like Jo El Sonnier and Lee Benoit. Merci Beau Coup. I love Y'all!!!!
I live in georgia but I really love that cajun music. Good music, good people and good times. Would love to be there with you all. Great job Lee. Love your music.
Cajun music, like Zydeco, Delta Blues and Bluegrass, to name a few, know no borders or boundaries. It's a music that speaks to the soul. If you don't hear it, do you even have a soul?
Every time I come back to watch this, I get stuck on it again. Have to watch them all, over & over & over. You're still the best, Lee. Not giving up hope on making it down there to meet you all. : )
Une musique qui fait oublier ses soucis. Merci beaucoup d'avoir posté cette vidéo. Salutations chalereuses de Pologne à tous ceux qui écoutent du cajun!
Anyone else enjoying the happy couples dancing as much as I am right now? Zydeco is just happy music. I taught my babies how to keep time to Zydeco. Both of them are musicians. My oldest remembers me tapping on the console of the pickup truck. His little brother remembers me picking him up to "dance" with him in the kitchen. Music is a second language for them.
I've listened to numerous different versions of this song, and I keep coming back to this one. Lee, your accordion playing is so tight and active. The rhythm section is keeping perfect time-triangle included. Keeping time like that isn't NOT as easy as it looks. As a percussionist from birth, I know this. This song is like the most beautiful metronome I've ever heard. I recently purchased an accordion just to start from scratch and try, one day in the distance future, to attempt this classic the way you do it. Thank you for sharing this!
There ain't nothing like the music, food and fun of Louisiana up here in Pa. Man I stumbled on your video because of Eric Breaux. There was a suggestion in his video and I'm damn glad that I took the opportunity to listen. I miss the bayou so much, I miss the love too much but live up here now. Peace.
Been exploring the Zydeco music & happened on this. Love it & the accordian especially. Dont know French so dont know what words are saying but love the beat, emotion, melody and the dance. Sending to my music friends. Maybe I'm attracted to this music per 3 yr in N'Arlins. '77 to '80.
Benoit. I am 70 year PTSD
Vietnam vet
Your music
Brings happiness to my soul. I've
Trying to follow you with a b flat harmonica
You teach me a lot God bless
Benoit.....
Amen brother welcome home..USMC RVN 1969 combat wounded.
Many respects to both you gentlemen
welcome home brother C1/5 Cavalry 1968
welcome home
@@edwardconley7498Semper Fi Marine. 69 Danang here.
I would like to thank everyone for the nice comments on this video. God Bless y'all.
Lee Benoit
Bradley Benoit. The lady on the triangle rocks! Love her cool, put together smile and her great rhythm.
Lee I’m from the north and I just love to listen to your music on the squeeze box
Lee we would like to thank you for such beautiful music.
This is fantastic. There is so much great stuff going here. Who knew so much technique went into playing triangle. Great drumming.
💕💕💕💕💕
I stumbled across this video searching for french music of south Louisiana. I saw Lacassine in the post and it awoke many fond memories. When the video started I knew I hit the spot. In the mid 70s, I had two very good friends in Houston who carried me there to spend a weekend avec son amis. It was one of the best times I had ever had. They introduced me to their music, their food and their goodness. We returned many times. I remember a place where we camped called Whiskey Chitter. I loved those people. I am so lucky to have come across this video! And I will share it now. Bon temps!
Thank You for keeping this music alive!! My Daddy was raised in Bogalusa. I’m 1/2 Cajun and I was dancing from 3yrs old till 71. Keep it coming. God bless you!
As a Scot...I think this music is one of the most lovely haunting melodies I've ever heard.....I am used to singing traditional Scottish and Irish...this makes me want to get up and glide across a pine dance floor...Vive la Cajun....
Well Cajun music has origins from the Brittany region of France which has a Celtic culture just like Scotland.
This is one of my favorite renditions of this song. Beautifully unique. Many great dances at Randol’s over the years and grateful for all the good times there.
From a Mexican in the Chicago area who LOVES this music as much as my mariachi songs. Lee, you make my heart SING. I love your music.
whats a Mexican doing in Chicago?
I have dreamed of cajun music for all my life.. being hispanic it gets my feet to tapping and makes me want to dance all night.. love your voice and the the smoothness of it. Love the music you play.. I will keep listining as long as you keep playing...ladytarot
I've always said that Hispanic and Cajun people were very closely related. Having had many Hispanic friends throughout life I learned how close our cultures were, lots of music, drinking, and great food were the center of both! Thank you for this comment, keep the cultures alive.
@@anonymousistre3248 - having grown up in Louisiana, I always felt the same. Loved the music that my Hispanic friends from Texas introduced me to. So similar to our awesome Cajun music.
@Carol Benoit - same here. Especially Cumbia
This reminds me of going to Randol's to eat and dancing with my grandmother in between pots of crawfish. I miss those times so much.
Thanks for posting.
C'est Bon!! Wonderful Monsieur Benoit.
So lovely to see those couples dancing, so romantic, regret this isnt so popular these days
Sitting drunk in Bavaria,south Germany. I love this music! I have a smile on my face.Thanks for the good music!
You should see travis matte you would get a real treat of me and my cousins band
It's the best. I tend to drop tears when I hear this darn music I don't know why I still love it
I really love this song it reminds me of when my dad passed away
He loved this song it was so good to hear a song that my dad loved God bless you Lee...
The opening notes of the accordion did it for me. You can tell the music and the playing of the accordion comes from the heart. The melody is so pretty it just makes you smile, and take your girl on the dance floor. Thanks man!
I'M from QUEBEC Canada,,, I.m french.,,,I love this french Cajun accent from Louisiana... Beautiful..
@@GreyWhiteBlue tu vois ont se comprend bien!👍
What great bunch of people .
Was stationed in Biloxi, MS from 69-70 (Hurricane Camille) and spent many weekends in New Orleans with a cajun friend. Learned one thing for sure, if this music doesn't get you up and moving, you are dead!!! Thank you Lee for bringing back great memories of a beautiful city and the world's most hospitable people. Keep playing forever.
I keep coming back to this video. I love it. Lee, I love your singing. What fun watching the dancers.
Sitting in a dark cold Stockholm...this music warms my heart, it sure does.
From a Nova Scotia Acadian brother, "I love this stuff"... music that was born from despair and tragedy. It's no wonder our culture has survived. The spirit of Acadian and Cajun music is enough to lift anyone's spirit. Bien faite Lee!!!!!!
Bonjour , Cousin ! ...... lol .....Me there , Hi am also an Acadian from northern Maine .... Many of us up here in the St. John Valley [ in northern Maine } ...... Leblanc is quite common here , also ..
Amen
Gary LeBlanc 👌🏽👌🏽❤️ from holland
And Bonjour, from another Cajun cousin, born in Michigan! My Mama was the first one off that terre bonne of Louisiana! Ancestors were LeBlancs & Benoits, so nice to find family here! Heading down to spend time with family soon and can't wait to be back in the land of my heart!
My favorite part of the music is seeing an old couple who have been dancing partners for decades step out at a festival or party and enjoy the music and dance for everyone.
belle musique et tu chantes bien en plus tu es beau bonne soirée xx
Smooth singing! Country music has Jim Reeves and Cajun music has Lee Benoit. All band members skilled. I appreciate that I can actually hear the bass notes your wife is playing. Bass is too often drowned out. Your dancers are clearly enjoying and appreciating the smooth vocals and perfect beat which is easy to keep.
Excellent.
You are an amazing singer and accordion player, sir! I have introduced your music to my English 1 students here in Brownsville, Texas (come on down!) on the border by the sea! I absolutely love your singing and playing. God bless you!
Your music has flavour!
Right to the heart. Makes me miss the bayou.....Great job, thanks........tears
Merci beaucoup pour ce chef-d'oeuvre !
Every time that I press play on this song... It turns into a 30 minute loop. Thank you, Mr. Benoit
I put Lee Benoit right up there with Jo El Sonnier and Doug Kershaw. We love Lee!
This group is one of the reasons I want to visit New Orleans if not relocate there! Thank you for all of your joyous music...hey, hey people do still dance!
This is Lafayette, not New Orleans btw.
Thanks for the kind words. We played at that festival years back. Great time. We would love to go back. Nothing in the plans now but hopefully we can make it back there one day.
Hi Lee I hope I will come from France to see you on stage one day
Your music is life!!!!
Éric
Definitely one of the best Cajun tunes and performances i've ever seen!! Great job Lee!! Greetings from a big fan from Croatia!!
Merci pour cette belle musique freres ainés d'Amerique sauvez notre langue
Another Vietnam Vet 73 yrs old, my Daddy was coonass !
Man, Lee Benoit Knows all about it. Wonderful Music!! Now if he could only teach his Wife how to play the Bass that would be Phenomenal.
Sitting here in England under a fat, windy layer of March clouds and this joyous music is just so 'dayum' good! Merci pour la musique!
Love French music and love this song
This music is the happiest music on earth and my favorite by far of anything I have heard. If ever you need a lift up tune this music will lift your spirits. The music seems to go in different directions all at one time. Love it. Love everything Cajun!
!
Reminds of the days I played a guitar with some of these bands when I lived in Victoria, Texas as a kid . These people really enjoy life and work hard !!!!!
I'm French Canadian and I only understand a few words but
I do not care cause I adore Cajun music. Going to
Louisiana in May 2019. Been there 3 times already.
never enough.
Maybe u can give me some knowledge...my last name Pinon I once met a lady married a French Canadian with the name ..now...my dad was Mexican...with grandmother from Belgium. Blond. Wen in NOLA i met Roger Pinon at Travelers aid. Hes a boat worker who was just on for his mail. I introduced mtmyself..he said he live across Lake Pontchatrain..lol. so i i hot French blood..tell me r u at all familiar with the name. I'll ck bk here from x 2 x. U can reply at me gmail.com. Merci
J’aimerai y aller aussi un jour. Très vivant les Cajuns. 😊
WOW !
I've got my favorites who I believe represent Cajun music to its finest. They are; Jo El Sonnier, Doug Kershaw, The Savoy Family and Lee Benoit. Keep doing it Folks. You,re Great!
What about Nathan Abshire or Clifton Chenier or Balfa bros or Amede Adroin
Rocking with my 6 month old grandson in Lafayette. He loves this one!
Thank you!
That's what I love about Cajuns. They can party like no one else on earth! Their joie de vivre is contagious!!!
Dennis Nayland Smith spot on their Dennis Eric from England
And Zydeco music is the only place you'll find an accordian being used as a lead instrument.
Not just Zydeco, although Lee is A good Cajun player..Many Mexican band have the accordion as the lead..
Dennis Nayland Smith ,yeah. Eee😎
Dennis Nayland Smith was
I'm from Minnesota and my late grandma used to play the accordion like this that's why I'll love this kind of country and sound
Dallas, Texas, USA, March 29, 2020, 18:37 Sunday !
Here in My Apartment listening to Zydeco Cajun, while in Coronavirus Lock Down.
C'est bonne !
Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne, France, 13:31 Saturday. I see you !
Here in Las Vegas April 11 in lockdown.
April 11! 605pm 😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔥🔥
his accordian pumps air in to my lungs how can you not dance to this ?merci Mr Benoit
I'm craizy for this music some two years. It's very good sound. Is life.
J'ai découvert la vidéo du groupe Lee Benoit et je suis littéralement tombée en amour de la musique cajun qui donne envie de danser !
Merci à vous tous et bravo
One of the finer points of my life was listening and enjoying the sounds from the bayou .
Lee, you are unreal! That voice - smoooooth as silk, and it goes perfectly with your accordion. I want a c.d. of your music tomorrow! I'll be up all night now playing everything I can find of you playing and singing - for real! Keep it up man. Don't really remember anyone singing cajun songs with such "on the note" smoothness. Thanks!!
I made a reservation at Malattes in NOLA on Nov 8 of this Year. My birthday is Nov 12th, I'm coming in from Fla. The girl at Mullates and I discussed Lee Benoit on the phone. Man! It would be Great if Lee and The Band could play at Mullates on Nov 8th. She said the music starts at 6:30
I like Jo El Sonnier and Lee Benoit. Merci Beau Coup. I love Y'all!!!!
I live in georgia but I really love that cajun music. Good music, good people and good times. Would love to be there with you all. Great job Lee. Love your music.
Cajun music, like Zydeco, Delta Blues and Bluegrass, to name a few, know no borders or boundaries. It's a music that speaks to the soul. If you don't hear it, do you even have a soul?
wowww this is so beautiful melty singing
A smile from Québec !!!!
Great music greater people
I love this group and their music.
Ah trop belle cette musique....
Lots of people dancing with smiles on the faces - good job Lee!
Thanks Paul!
je fais un peu
So very true.
I can't get enough of this good music & good spirit! Lee Benoit, you have a really great voice, I love it. Greetings from Asheville, NC.
She can dance a Cajun rhythm.
Still loving this music. It always lifts my spirits.
Every time I come back to watch this, I get stuck on it again. Have to watch them all, over & over & over. You're still the best, Lee. Not giving up hope on making it down there to meet you all. : )
Love this guy
Love his voice and accordian
pure
Une musique qui fait oublier ses soucis. Merci beaucoup d'avoir posté cette vidéo. Salutations chalereuses de Pologne à tous ceux qui écoutent du cajun!
Anyone else enjoying the happy couples dancing as much as I am right now? Zydeco is just happy music. I taught my babies how to keep time to Zydeco. Both of them are musicians. My oldest remembers me tapping on the console of the pickup truck. His little brother remembers me picking him up to "dance" with him in the kitchen. Music is a second language for them.
Just can't sit still when listening to music like this. Always puts me in a good mood.
simply .....wonderful
his accordian playing pumps air in to my lungs when its really loud how can you not dance when he's breathing for us Thank you Mr Benoit !
Fantastic !!!
Straight Jam
I've listened to numerous different versions of this song, and I keep coming back to this one. Lee, your accordion playing is so tight and active. The rhythm section is keeping perfect time-triangle included. Keeping time like that isn't NOT as easy as it looks. As a percussionist from birth, I know this. This song is like the most beautiful metronome I've ever heard. I recently purchased an accordion just to start from scratch and try, one day in the distance future, to attempt this classic the way you do it. Thank you for sharing this!
By far the best version of this song. Not trying to show off. Just groovin. Merci!!
I was born and raised in Cajun. Love to know that Cajun music is still thriving
great band
OH WOW!!!! I love you guys... What a great sound. The drums and bass sound fantastic.. Great back beat Greetings from Australia!! :)
From Australia to Denmark, great music is loved all over the world. Take care mate and best regards from Denmark
Greetings from Holland
There ain't nothing like the music, food and fun of Louisiana up here in Pa. Man I stumbled on your video because of Eric Breaux. There was a suggestion in his video and I'm damn glad that I took the opportunity to listen. I miss the bayou so much, I miss the love too much but live up here now. Peace.
Lee, you have great vocal quality for cajun music. I enjoy your music.
Love that back beat, accordion and violin- Beautiful. Thank you
Real American music...
Great music
Beautiful singing voice
Beautiful music, atmosphere, singing. Ver joyful.
Kia ora.... greetings from New Zealand ....loving your music its joyful 🌷🌷🌷
Great
1.5 seconds in..toe starts tapping,head a bobbin...I was already smiling🙏
Awsome
Awesome song, rithym, feeling, performance, energy. Even when I dont understand french lol
Luv it!!!!
Awesome
Just awsome music. Just love the sound of squueze box.
This is real music and it gives me, goosebumbs because its honoust music.
Something about this music I like. Find myself listening to it every now and again.
Bonjour du Quebec, on vous a pas oublie les Acadiens, vous etes toujours dans notre coeur.
Beautiful.
Great sounding band. Nicely done song. Drummer does a great job and is perfectly tight and solid. I hear some Wayne Toups influence in his voice too.
Been exploring the Zydeco music & happened on this. Love it & the accordian especially. Dont know French so dont know what words are saying but love the beat, emotion, melody and the dance. Sending to my music friends. Maybe I'm attracted to this music per 3 yr in N'Arlins. '77 to '80.
Lee your a star
What a talent!!!!!!