Back in 1963, a string of hit records broke out of Houston and put Music Enterprises Inc., Crazy Cajun Records, Tribe Records, and Crazy Cajun Music publishing companies on the map, along with independent producer and promoter Huey P. Meaux. Sixty years later, the songs Meaux helped bring to ears around the world remain as fresh and exciting as when they were recorded, ripe for the picking when soulful music is called for. What Huey P. Meaux lacked in technical skills was made up by his ability to unearth talented music people of colour, hear a voice that could sing in what he called “The Heartbreak Key,” and recognize songwriters who knew how to tell a story. His father Pappy (Te-Tan) Meaux played Cajun accordion and sang in French. As a barber in Winnie, Texas in the southeast corner of the state, Meaux developed an ear for what was popular. He learned the record business as a Port Arthur radio disc jockey, and hosted a teen music show on Port Arthur television. This digital compilation is celebrating 60 Years of Great Songs in 2023. Hopefully more volumes to come!
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32 comments:
Thanks AMM for another this time new gem!
Indeed a magnificent compilation from a superb label, hoping for a sequel!!!
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Yves
Looks like an interesting compilation, again. Thanks for review, P.
just what I like some good old Soul, thanks for the review AMM
Great review , thanks AMM .
Very Interesting. Can't wait to review this compilation. Thanks, AMM!
Thanks AMM and yes hopefully (many) more Volumes to come
You said it! Color me soul!
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Thanks for the review AMM
A truly great collection with some informative review. I knew about Huey P. Meaux because of Sunny and the Sunliners. Great man. Thank you AMM.
Very, very nice
Thanks AMM for this compilation review
This collection looks superb, thanks for your review
Another rare gem AMM... many thanks indeed for unearthing this one :)
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Thanks AMM. I've been collecting thse labels for years, but this collection is mostly unfamiliar to me.
Bigger Thanks For More Treasures!
Yessiree please color me too :D Thx m8 ✌🏻🏝️☮️🌏
I love this label, AMM. Thanks big time.
Looks a great comp AMM thanks
Great review, Thank you AMM!!
Thank you for the review mate
Certainly hope that there is more to come MM, thank you.
cheers,ELtel
Please and thanks!
Great comp this is, nice review and that's the colour of soul thanks AMM Cheers Pedro
Thanks AMM a great collection.
yes please.
Oh man, a day late on this one, buts thats an amazing compilation, and worth it just for the 2 Mac cuts. Great review, AMM!
Looks like a keeper! Great revue! Cheers!
Bill(new email)
I'd heard of Huey Meaux but not his music so it's time to learn.
Great find AMM! I just finished the book "House of Hits-The Gold Star/Sugarhill Recordings" where there are many stories about HPM-recommended. Thanks!
another treasure reviewed, thanks AMM
Some well known but others far less known to me .... thank you.
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