Taking It Home

by Buckwheat Zydeco

Taking It Home cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Island
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 36:57
  • Community rating: 3.05/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing to bring traditional Creole party music to mainstream international audiences, the legendary accordionist delivered a vibrant, highly energetic studio session. The album seamlessly integrates infectious zydeco rhythms with muscular R&B grooves, featuring a notable guest appearance from Eric Clapton. The joyous, dance-oriented production cemented his role as the premier global ambassador for Louisiana roots music.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Creole Country (2:09)
  2. Down Dallas Alley (4:14)
  3. These Things You Do (3:41)
  4. Drivin Old Grey (4:58)
  5. Make A Change (4:02)
  6. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad (4:43)
  7. Ooh Wow (3:21)
  8. In And Out Of My Life (3:52)
  9. Taking It Home (4:14)
  10. Creole Country - Pt. 2 (1:39)

Credits

  • Buckwheat Zydeco - primary artist, accordion Hammond organ melodica, lead vocals vocal
  • Anthony Butler - alto saxophone
  • Allison Young - backing vocals, background vocals vocal
  • Lisa Mednick - backing vocals, background vocals vocal
  • Lee Allen Zeno - bass
  • Herman "Ray" Brown - drums
  • Melvin Veazie - guitar
  • Robert James Ahern - guitar

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