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Johnnie Allan
Promised Land
Genres: Blues, Pop

Track Listings (28) - Disc #1
1. The Promised Land
2. South To Louisiana
3. Shes Gone
4. Lets Do It
5. Cry Foolish Heart
6. Whatcha Do
7. Your Picture
8. Somebody Else
9. Please Accept My Love
10. You Got Me Whistling
11. Ill Never Love Again
12. Secret Of Love
13. Nights Of Misery
14. Cajun Man
15. Graduation Night (As You Pass Me By)
16. Please Help Me Im Falling
17. Somewhere On Skid Row
18. Isle Of Capri
19. Sweet Dreams
20. I Cried
21. A Stranger To You
22. I Cant Wait
23. Im Missing You
24. Little Fat Man
25. Today I Started Loving You Again
26. Homebound Train
27. Lets Go Get Drunk
28. Tennessee Blues

CD Details

All Artists: Johnnie Allan
Title: Promised Land
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ace Records UK
Release Date: 6/29/1992
Album Type: Import
Genres: Blues, Pop
Styles: Regional Blues, Cajun & Zydeco
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 029667138024, 766483478247

Synopsis

Album Description

The leading practitioner of swamp pop, Johnnie Allan has extended the Cajun style with his pleading but gutsy vocals, rocking & wailing accordion & stomping dance beat. The track he is forever associated with, 'Promised Land', is here as well as his other big South Louisiana hits including 'I'm Missing You'. Great versions of Bobby Charles' 'Your Picture & Somebody Else', Tommy McLain's 'Sweet Dreams', Jivin' Gene's 'I Cried', Merle Haggard's 'Today I Started Loving You Again' & even 'Isle Of Capri'! Compiled by John Broven with a nice sleeve note including Johnnie Allan telling his own story & a detailed discography. If you like Cajun music you'll love this. If you're not sure what the hell Cajun music is, you're in for a rocking surprise. Ace. 1992.

CD Reviews

SWAMP POP--Not Cajun

K. Fontenot | The Bayou State | 02/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don't be misled by the editorial review of this album. This isn't Cajun music. Granted, there are obvious Cajun influences throughout this disc, but this is Swamp Pop. If you're not from Louisiana, you may not have heard of this type of music. Johnnie Allan is a "god" in Swamp Pop terms. This music leans heavily toward 50's rock and country twang, but Cajun music is also a big influence.I grew up listening to the likes of Johnnie Allan, Warren Storm and Rod Bernard. My father is a huge fan of Swamp Pop, as he should be. He grew up with this stuff. It is totally unique to Louisiana. When I found my father's collection of Swamp Pop, I immediately fell in love. If you ever get the chance to see any of these guys live, take it.The songs here may not sound familiar to many people, but trust me when I say that you are in for a unique surprise. "The Promised Land" is a Chuck Berry tune that Allan rocks right on through. One of my personal favorites, "South To Louisiana" is a take on "North To Alaska" by Johnny Horton. "Let's Do It" is another swamp rocker worthy of listening to. "You Got Me Whistling," "Graduation Night," "Please Help Me I'm Falling" and "Your Picture" are instant Johnnie Allan classics. No other song on this compilation is bad. Everything contained here is just good ol' fashioned rock n' roll with a Cajun twist. Enjoy this album with friends and spread the word about Louisiana's great Swamp Pop legends."