The Sundown Playboys

What do the Beatles (you know, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) and the Cajun country in Lousiana have in common? If you know the answer, you are a very intelligent person. Or, like myself, you may have a copy of a certain Apple Record that was released in 1972. Or you may be just so curious that you can't wait to find out the answer. Well, read on to the Family First site today, and all will be answered.

The site today is called The Sundown Playboys. The Sundown Playboys are the second oldest performing Cajun band in Louisiana. Originally founded in 1945 by accordionist Lionel Cormier, the band has been performing almost continuously throughout the United States. After the death of Lionel Cormier in the early 1970's, Lesa Cormier decided to carry on the tradition of his father's band. With the help of two other band members and his own son, the tradition of the Sundown Playboys continues. But what does this great Cajun group have to do with the Beatles?

In 1972, they recorded as song called "The Saturday Night Special", and it was a regional hit in their local area. On a whim, one of the band members sent a copy of it to Apple Records, the Beatles-owned label, in London, England. One thing the Beatles wanted to do with Apple was give smaller artists a chance to record and release their music without having to give in to the major record labels. They agreed to press and distribute the song worldwide on their label. This was a landmark not only for the Sundown Playboys, but also Cajun music.

This site has lot of information about not only the Sundown Playboys, but Cajun music as well. It is fun to listen to, as well as dance along with. There is a rich history in the music, and it is well described at this site.

http://www.sundownplayboys.com/index.htm

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