Just saw the news of the passing of Jo - el due to a heart attack after performing. My heart is broken.The legacy he left behind,and what he did for Cajun and country music will never be forgotten. Godspeed Jo - el.
Rock In Peace - Jo-el, Clifton, BooZoo, Ray Abshire, Nathan Abshire, Buckwheat Zydeco, DL Menard, and Beau Jeaque all want to come join them for a jam session.
This is the man at the top of his game! Nashville was not his top. Right here among his people, singing and playing for them while they dance . . . THAT was his top. This live performace is the absolute best, most lively version of this well known song. This band accompanying him added excitement. Perfection!
That is My amazing Wonderful Father-In-Law right there! I sure am Lucky to have him in my life. And he was Just nominated for a Grammy in the Best Regional Roots Music Category. We are all so excited. He put's his heart and soul into every piece of music he Writes, Sings and Plays. He truly deserves this nomination!
Opelousas child here, proud of my cajun heritage and love the music , reminds me of my younger days, crawl fish on the picnic tables was good times for sho .
A descendant of Acadians dating back in ancestry to Port-Royal, Nova Scotia (1642), I can understand why it is my most lively and favorite UA-cam playlist... sincere thanks!😅😅
Cajun Country Tv show. Enjoy Songs . Was on TNN channel. Saw few Cajun one was Doug Kershaw. Back 1989. At Tennessean State Fair. One year went to Tennessee state Fair was so much Fun. Jimmy Newman , and Father and daughter. Got on video .
Man, can that guy jam or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stormi Sonnier, you sure are lucky to have such a talented man in your life!!!!
La musique cajun est vraiment merveilleuse ! J'adore cette musique-là ! Meilleures salutations de France ! Vive le peuple acadien ! Cajun music is really great and awesome! Best greetings from Paris, France. Long live the Acadian (Cajun) People!
Keep on coming back to watch this band....they have....charisma...Ok, its the real deal with Jo-El. This stripped down version is him at his very best. Very impressive. Once Nashville took over, the posse in charge at the time burdened him with "The Nashville Sound'. Still he has the fire....
Now this guy has lots of stage presence! Not just great music, he's a real showman, as is everyone else in the band. Not that the people in front were noticing, they were too busy dancing. And if anyone else was there and NOT dancing . . . well, how can you not dance to this? Lassiez les bon temps rouler!
I could hardly believe my own ears when Jo-El hit the country chart with "Tear Stained Letter" so many years ago and his music still hits me like a drum stick.
The South went through it. Nowhere in the South is Louisiane. If you lived here instead of where it is that you do, you'd know. We have our own language, culture, music. And we don't need yours. What does Ohio have? Or Kansas? Or anywhere else in the United States. White bread and boredom. We have Alligators and Jo-El, Cajun French, etuffe, jambalaya, gumbo. We eat life. You? Life eats you out there in America.
Jo-El does the best "ES", ever! Will wake the dead, and make 'em get up and two-step, "Ah gar-onn-tee!" :-D Great post! I got to thinking about "the music", since I'm exiled here in Arizona (what?) for a while --- I'm actually from Houston, but I'm used to a lot more Cajun culture around than you are likely to get here in the desert *chuckle!*. All is not lost, though --- the other day, I found a meat-market (Schreiner's) in Phoenix that has *andouille sausage*! :-D Red beans and rice, aw-huh!
Hello Stormi, I stumbled on your Father-In-Law about two years ago later in my life. I've never seeing anyone perform as well as he. He is truly the best! May God Bless him and all his family members. Denny Newville (82ND Airborne/XVIII Airborne Corp.)
What a blessing, and such a contribution from such a great musician, and to perform the way.....🎼🎶🎵🎻🎤🎺🎷..... ""Amen""~~~straight from the heavenly universe. Jazz On my friend.😇 ""my favorite song the walls. So touching.....😇
Même si les paroles ne font pas de sens en français, la musicalité des mots et le rythme des instruments sont entraînants ! Lyrics: Oh toi ti monde, moi j’connais hier au soir Tout partout y’où moi j’étais, pour te ‘joindre ma jolie cœur Hé-y-yaille, la promesse tu m’avais fait Elle a mieux aimé m’tourner l’dos, s’en aller en rejoindre un autre Oh ‘tite fille, rappelle toi tout partout Ton papa y’après s’en venir, viens me ‘joindre à la maison Hé-y-yaille, Lui l’à venu, m’voulu cher pour m’demander d’me dire pardons, il connais il avait mal fait Solo Hey ‘tite fille, rappelle toi moi j’connais Moi j’après te dire asteure, la parole j’voulais pas t’dire Hé-y-yaille, si tu m’aime mais blâme moi pas Si les autres t’après donner, les conseils écoute les pas!
this is my grandma's cousin and I always grew up listening to this song in our house (as well as others by him) but I never knew the name of it...now I found it :D
Come on guys, what's the fuss? I see both of you truly love Cajun music and appreciate Jo-El very much, so how come you started fighting? This is a place for real music, happiness, joy, and positive energy! No need to argue, just relax and enjoy the music guys, i know you both love it the same :)
Cajun music has to be some of the most cheerful music on the whole planet. My feet get a mind of their own when that accordion begins to play. YAAAHEEE !
Love this video Jo el had a great band with him but I have to say the drummer is like Jo el high tension and makes a good show s great show he really gets Into the music and had a great time like every one in the building did I am not a Cajun but every time I travel I 10 I stop at the Rice Palace and get me a big helping of that Cajun gumbo thanks Jo el for all the great toe tappin music
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Just saw the news of the passing of Jo - el due to a heart attack after performing. My heart is broken.The legacy he left behind,and what he did for Cajun and country music will never be forgotten. Godspeed Jo - el.
This cuts to the bone. The fact that Johnny Cash said he was his favorite musician is all you need to know...
I never knew this , sad breaking news. God Bless him up in heaven now
RIP to this man i dont speak even a goshdarn word of Cajun French but i love his passion
He died doing what he loved. Godspeed sir.
O❤@@eboooo
Rock In Peace - Jo-el, Clifton, BooZoo, Ray Abshire, Nathan Abshire, Buckwheat Zydeco, DL Menard, and Beau Jeaque all want to come join them for a jam session.
throw Adam Hebert in there too
This is the man at the top of his game! Nashville was not his top. Right here among his people, singing and playing for them while they dance . . . THAT was his top. This live performace is the absolute best, most lively version of this well known song. This band accompanying him added excitement. Perfection!
I agree !!
Rest in peace , Jo-El Sonnier. Great man, great music. He will be missed.
No one sings Cajun like Jo El Sonnier.
Rest in Peace. No one will ever play like you again.
This video has brought me a lot of joy over the years! Rest in Peace, Jo-El
RIP Jo-El Sonnier †.
I met the ELVIS WITH A MUSIC BOX down in San Diego at a music festival. Very nice man straight out of Boogaloosa, Louisiana> JO-El rocks it!
Can't watch it enough.... His music was pure energy!
Same here , never gets old...!!!❤
That is My amazing Wonderful Father-In-Law right there! I sure am Lucky to have him in my life. And he was Just nominated for a Grammy in the Best Regional Roots Music Category. We are all so excited. He put's his heart and soul into every piece of music he Writes, Sings and Plays. He truly deserves this nomination!
He certainly does! I love this, it makes me very happy... Regards to all of your family.
Yay! He won! So well-deserved!
Yes you are so lucky! He is just the best of the best. Congrats and well deserved!
Thanks everyone I will give him all the congrats from you all :) He's on cloud nine right now from the Grammy win, We alll are :)
All of us Cajuns couldn't be more proud or happier for him!!! Send him regards and a big hug from the Gaudets!!
Amazing music. Love it.
Adieu, Jo-el. He went out doing what he loved. A man can't ask for more.
I agree ,he was doing what he loved. You will be missed my friend.
How are you holding up Ms Bobbie.
Terri from Michigan
Opelousas child here, proud of my cajun heritage and love the music , reminds me of my younger days, crawl fish on the picnic tables was good times for sho .
A descendant of Acadians dating back in ancestry to Port-Royal, Nova Scotia (1642), I can understand why it is my most lively and favorite UA-cam playlist... sincere thanks!😅😅
RIP Jo El hope to see you again on the other side.
He is in my family rip he will be missed
He did win the Grammy this year. Well deserved. Congratulations!
If you don't like this, you ain't right!
Straight up:-)!!
ya right about dat
Chuck berry
Just found this by surfing...Went right on my Favorites List....
Not just not right, YOU ARE DEAD💀
Cajun Country Tv show. Enjoy Songs . Was on TNN channel. Saw few Cajun one was Doug Kershaw. Back 1989. At Tennessean State Fair. One year went to Tennessee state Fair was so much Fun. Jimmy Newman , and Father and daughter. Got on video .
Magic...One of the best live performance ever....Just purely sensational...No other way to describe this Soul of Cajun music.
Une musique pleine de joie vivre.Vous etes nos freres .Salutations de France
J'aime, qu'est-ce que j'aurai bien voulu être là, et danser comme tous ces gens heureux... merci J-El Sonnier à ton souvenir.
Such a profound loss. Our Cajun community will never be the same.
Reposez en paix, cher cousin! 🙏
Wow!!! and double Wow!!!! What ta band.....What ta squeezeboxman...pure Franscois Cajunman.... just look at those people dancing their hearts out.....
Love me some Jo El Sonnier!!
I'm a metalhead and I love this.
Davíð Ben Same here! (:
I'm a 61 year old Frenchman,guitarist,singer,songwriter,lotta different genres,& I also love this!
Dis is how we roll in da bayou!!!
Any hard and fast music will do
... es ist ja auch großartig - its just great ...
Bonne année........................les cajuns.........bonne ambiance , bonne musique , que de la joie , god bless you............
Whenever I get homesick for Louisiana I trust that Jo-El will help to relieve my blues. The joy from Cajun and Zydeco is infectious!!!
I am german but I get homesick for Louisiana too :-)
zydeco is my favorite way to remember home, i don’t miss the humidity, but i do miss the people
Man, can that guy jam or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stormi Sonnier, you sure are lucky to have such a talented man in your life!!!!
Rest In Peace Jo-El Sonnier
That drummer and bass player are totally awesome and add so much to Joel's shows
Paul Griffith on drums and Ron Eoff on bass. Also John Jackson on lead guitar
Sandy 2020 now this is fun, makes you feel good
How does this not have the highest # of views on UA-cam?
La musique cajun est vraiment merveilleuse ! J'adore cette musique-là ! Meilleures salutations de France ! Vive le peuple acadien !
Cajun music is really great and awesome! Best greetings from Paris, France. Long live the Acadian (Cajun) People!
No matter how many times I listen it never loses a bit of goodness!
Keep on coming back to watch this band....they have....charisma...Ok, its the real deal with Jo-El. This stripped down version is him at his very best. Very impressive. Once Nashville took over, the posse in charge at the time burdened him with "The Nashville Sound'. Still he has the fire....
Rest in peace Jo-el
i watched this about 20 times this week..man this guy is the best ever !!!
RIP Jo-El Sonnier The King of Cajun Music
Joel is the best Cajun accordian player ever!!!
His sound is so unique and a joy to listen too!
Aldus Roger (dead in 1999),even in a totally opposite style,was a fantastic cajun accordion player too !
Met jo el twice a very down to earth man. .
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Cajun music should ALWAYS be sung in French! There ought to be a law.
I loved his music
The best!!
Now this guy has lots of stage presence! Not just great music, he's a real showman, as is everyone else in the band. Not that the people in front were noticing, they were too busy dancing. And if anyone else was there and NOT dancing . . . well, how can you not dance to this? Lassiez les bon temps rouler!
And a handsome dude, to boot
R.I.P. A great entertainer who will be missd.
This,ll get your blood flowing!
Man this guy ALSO puts on a great show......l
one of the best Cajun musician I've ever heard in the south so good it made me buy some more music and listen
it's so good makes me cry
My arms would want to fall off after playing like that. This is great.
I just live for this music
C'est vraiment très bon.
I guess I'm pretty randomly asking but do anybody know of a good place to stream new series online ?
I've never heard this guy other than tear stained letter.. I hear mexican Cajun and Country all at once here..
I could hardly believe my own ears when Jo-El hit the country chart with "Tear Stained Letter" so many years ago and his music still hits me like a drum stick.
I admire Jo-El and his music. I do have his CD's and play them often. ty for the music
That's the greatest sound from an accordion I've ever heard.
This is us. This is where I live. This is who we are. Forever. Amen. This is not the United States. This is Louisiane.
The South went through it. Nowhere in the South is Louisiane. If you lived here instead of where it is that you do, you'd know. We have our own language, culture, music. And we don't need yours. What does Ohio have? Or Kansas? Or anywhere else in the United States. White bread and boredom. We have Alligators and Jo-El, Cajun French, etuffe, jambalaya, gumbo. We eat life. You? Life eats you out there in America.
we are cajun. and PROUD of it, mes amis.
Franz Kafka You really hit the nail on the head. I am from Kentucky...we got Bluegrass and white Likker I love SW Louisiana and real Cajun music
best anti Depressant in the universe
I feel the same way about the Nation of Texas!
The Cajun Elvis!!! I love it!
This is it Man! Before I die I want to be at a Jo El Sonnier show. He kicks Ass,!!!!
Jo El Sonnier was my all time favorite!! I remember becoming a huge fan back in the 70s. I miss you Buddy!!! RIP!❤❤❤😢
Im.not a cajun butove the musicians culture great people Mr sonnier is great
Jo-El does the best "ES", ever! Will wake the dead, and make 'em get up and two-step, "Ah gar-onn-tee!" :-D Great post! I got to thinking about "the music", since I'm exiled here in Arizona (what?) for a while --- I'm actually from Houston, but I'm used to a lot more Cajun culture around than you are likely to get here in the desert *chuckle!*. All is not lost, though --- the other day, I found a meat-market (Schreiner's) in Phoenix that has *andouille sausage*! :-D Red beans and rice, aw-huh!
Hello Stormi, I stumbled on your Father-In-Law about two years ago later in my life. I've never seeing anyone perform as well as he. He is truly the best! May God Bless him and all his family members. Denny Newville (82ND Airborne/XVIII Airborne Corp.)
He's such a doll! And......so talented.....terrific! Enjoyed this video very much!
REST IN PEACE Jo-EL!!
there's speed metal, speed wood and this. great for weddings (also funerals). this guy knows his music.
What a blessing, and such a contribution from such a great musician, and to perform the way.....🎼🎶🎵🎻🎤🎺🎷..... ""Amen""~~~straight from the heavenly universe. Jazz On my friend.😇 ""my favorite song the walls. So touching.....😇
Rip, one of the best
Même si les paroles ne font pas de sens en français, la musicalité des mots et le rythme des instruments sont entraînants !
Lyrics:
Oh toi ti monde, moi j’connais hier au soir
Tout partout y’où moi j’étais, pour te ‘joindre ma jolie cœur
Hé-y-yaille, la promesse tu m’avais fait
Elle a mieux aimé m’tourner l’dos, s’en aller en rejoindre un autre
Oh ‘tite fille, rappelle toi tout partout
Ton papa y’après s’en venir, viens me ‘joindre à la maison
Hé-y-yaille, Lui l’à venu, m’voulu cher
pour m’demander d’me dire pardons, il connais il avait mal fait
Solo
Hey ‘tite fille, rappelle toi moi j’connais
Moi j’après te dire asteure, la parole j’voulais pas t’dire
Hé-y-yaille, si tu m’aime mais blâme moi pas
Si les autres t’après donner, les conseils écoute les pas!
Sensational, so much energy, I play this as much as possible.
Jo El Sonnier is the best among so many talented Cajun musicians. I've been a big Sonnier fan for many years. Merci Jo!
That’s the way it’s done!!!😎
Nice to see folks can actually dance to this!!! love it.
this is my grandma's cousin and I always grew up listening to this song in our house (as well as others by him) but I never knew the name of it...now I found it :D
Real music happiness joy fun and loving every minute of this wonderful music that sets your soul dancing! Thank you for this great gift of sound.
jo-el aint takin no prisoners,,he is badddddddddd !!!!!!!
A great singer and entertainer, I just love the way he sings, performs and his overall happiness while being on stage!
RIP
Never gets old!
One of the Greats.
Fine Musicians .God ' s Gift
super, le rythme est endiablé!! du rythme à l'état pur!! trop bien la musique cajun!!
Come on guys, what's the fuss? I see both of you truly love Cajun music and appreciate Jo-El very much, so how come you started fighting? This is a place for real music, happiness, joy, and positive energy! No need to argue, just relax and enjoy the music guys, i know you both love it the same :)
What a concert this was!
A great entertainer and I just adore the way he always speaks of his wife " Bobbie"
Cajun music has to be some of the most cheerful music on the whole planet. My feet get a mind of their own when that accordion begins to play. YAAAHEEE !
I had first heard of Jo El Sonnier way back in '71. I've always loved Cajun Music. I liked Jo El from the first time I heard him.
Hommage à tous les cousins d'Acadie-Louisiane! love !
Saw Jo-El at last year's International Festival of Country Music - so good he made me cry...
This drummer is having a good time,!!
Elvis of the bayou right there! GREAT
man is possessed! love his playing! and what a great band!
Love this video Jo el had a great band with him but I have to say the drummer is like Jo el high tension and makes a good show s great show he really gets Into the music and had a great time like every one in the building did I am not a Cajun but every time I travel I 10 I stop at the Rice Palace and get me a big helping of that Cajun gumbo thanks Jo el for all the great toe tappin music
Loved it!!Best Video on here by far!!!If ya can't dance to this your feet must be nailed to the Floor!!
And a good time was had by all . I love it
Ça c’est bon !
I bet that they cutting up at Freds place tonight February 10th 2024 in mamou Louisiana
Great music I love it
He's just incredible.
Real rhythm.
Hypnotic atmosphere
He is so badass he Makes playing the accordion cool