Put a Spring in Your Steppin: Rockin' Sidney and "Zydeco Mardi Gras"

A little reminder of what happened a month ago is today' random tune, called Zydeco Mardi Gras, or Mardi Gras Zydeco. The tune is performed by the late Rockin' Sydney, the performing name of Sidney Simien of Lebeau, Louisiana. Rockin' Sidney started out as a guitar R&B musician with some minor hits in Louisiana in the 1950s and 1960s. One of his songs from that period, You Ain't Nothin' but Fine, gained some national attention and was later recorded by The Fabulous Thunderbirds on their debut album. In the 1970s, Rockin' Sidney began playing zydeco music. Recognizing the growing popularity of zydeco, he picked up an accordion and formed a band. His stage shows featured parodies of Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, complete with costuming. He became internationally known with his hit My Toot Toot, which has been covered by many well-known musicians. Rockin' Sidney died in 1998. Zydeco Mardi Gras can be found on his 1992 album Mais Yeah Chere! and on the 1992 various artists compilation Cajun and Zydeco Mardi Gras.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockin%27_Sidney