The Gumbo Song — Jimmy C. Newman (CD, 1997)

Jimmy C. Newman performs on The Gumbo Song, a CD released in 1997 on Swallow Records. Newman, noted as the first Cajun country singer to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1956, recorded this acclaimed project featuring a mix of Cajun and country-tinged tunes. The album includes twelve tracks: The Gumbo Song; Play Cajun Man; Lache Pas La Patate; Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road; Whatever Boils Your Crawfish; Chere Marie; Slippin' In To Slidell; Chere Baby; Scattin' Cajun; Bizzy Bayou; Colinda; and Bessyl Two Step. This release captures Newman’s distinctive style and was praised by many music critics as among his strong recorded efforts of the period.