Pam Tillis, Smokie, Albert Hammond, Billy Swan, Hermanns Hermits a.o. Two of the albums went gold in Denmark. On stage Wenche & The Hartmann Band has been very busy with concerts in Denmark, Norway and The Faroe Islands.
"The Country Night" tour in Denmark has been a great succes with other great artists such as Charlie McCoy and Jett Williams from USA, Heide Hauge from Norway and Country Sisters from The Czech Republic.
Band Members.
Asger Buus Olsen:Guitars,Violin, Mandolin - Anton Kirkeby: Drums, Background vocal - Morten Maltesen: Bass, Background vocal - Knud Erik Smidt: Piano, Harmonika, Keys, Acc. guitar, Background vocal
Jambalaya
Wenche Lyrics
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My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé* gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin',
kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh. Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé* gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouuuuu
The lyrics of Wenche's song "Jambalaya" are a tribute to the joy and liveliness of Cajun culture in Louisiana. The song is narrated by a man who bids farewell to his friend Joe and sets out on a journey with his sweetheart Yvonne down the bayou. The verse "Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the enthusiasm and anticipation of the journey. As they make their way down the river, they anticipate the delicious food awaiting them - "Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo" - and the good times that will be had, including playing music and dancing.
The lyrics also mention the town of Thibodaux, which is famous for its Cajun cuisine, and Fontaineaux, a fictional place that adds to the upbeat spirit of the song. The verse "kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen" refers to the tight-knit, communal nature of Cajun families, and their love of celebration, music and dance.
"Jambalaya" was written by country music legend Hank Williams in 1952 and has been recorded by numerous artists, both within and outside of the country genre. It has become an iconic song of Louisiana and is often played at festivities and celebrations throughout the American South.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh. Me gotta go, pole the pirogue down the bayou.
I have to bid farewell, Joe. I need to leave, down the bayou, in a flat-bottomed boat, which I will propel with a long pole.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
My Yvonne, the purest one, my goodness!
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We are going to have a lot of enjoyment on the bayou, oh yeah!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé* gumbo
Jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo, yum!
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Because tonight, I will see my dear friend.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo,
Strum the guitar, refill the fruit jar, and have a good time!
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the place is buzzin', kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Thibodaux, Fontaineaux, the area is lively, and my relatives, by the dozen, come to see Yvonne.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh.
Dress up, and let loose, my goodness!
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We are going to have a lot of enjoyment on the bayou, oh yeah!
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayouuuuu
We are going to have a lot of enjoyment on the bayou, oh yeah!
Writer(s): Hank Williams Sr, Paul Francis Webster, Joseph G. Raposo, Sammy Fain
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